Inspirational Lectures
In the Inspiration for Sustainability Work lecture series, engaging speakers provide insights and inspiration on current themes in sustainability work. The lectures are aimed at professionals in the creative industries and cover topics such as the circular economy, ground travel, and ecological reconstruction. The series was produced in 2024–2025. Lectures are in Finnish.
The Circular Economy Creates a New Economy
Timo Huhtamäki – Circular economy expert, CEO of Emmy Clothing Company, and EU Climate Ambassador – discusses the role of the circular economy in the sustainability transformation. The talk addresses overconsumption, market dynamics, and cultural change in consumer behavior.
What Actions Matter? Where to Focus Resources in Environmental Work?
Michael Lettenmeier – resource wisdom expert, researcher, and founder of D-mat – presents key areas of sustainability work. The talk covers ecological overshoot, the material and carbon footprint of Flow Festival, and the environmental impact of household consumption.
Inspiration for Ground Travel!
Cartoonist Johanna Rojola shares her practical tips for traveling across Europe by land, based on 12 professional trips between 2018 and 2024.
The Role of Culture in the Sustainability Transformation
Dr. Karoliina Lummaa from the BIOS Research Unit explores the role of culture in ecological reconstruction. The talk discusses the principles, targets, and tools of ecological rebuilding, including the cultural dimension.
Institutions and the Politics of Multispecies Art
Award-winning Finnish visual artist Terike Haapoja discusses the role of art in the sustainability transformation and political engagement. The lecture presents her artistic work and recent shifts in perceptions of nature and the roles of non-human agents in art, science, and activism.
Art and Science for Planetary Wellbeing
Saara Lilja – expert in climate change and biodiversity – shares how interdisciplinary work between the arts and sciences can strengthen community resilience. The lecture is divided into three parts: Art-Science Collaboration, Why We Need Planetary Understanding, and Examples of Artistic Work.
Accessibility as Part of a Sustainability Strategy
Theatre maker and diversity expert Martina Marti discusses accessibility, including concepts like diversity, equality in culture, and inclusive environments. The lecture also includes a self-reflection exercise called the “Teflon Test.”