PARTNERS
interreg aurora
Interreg Aurora is a Programme in the European Union Interreg community for cross-border cooperation in 2021-2027. The Programme offers great opportunities and enables new and exciting cross-border cooperation in the northernmost parts of Europe and Sápmi. The Interreg Aurora has a unique feature, the Programme is integrated with Sápmi and the indigenous Sami people.
the regional council of lapland
The Regional Council of Lapland develops, plans and safeguards the interests of the most northern, geographically most extensive and the most international region in Finland. The core tasks of the Regional Council of Lapland are the strategic development of the region, planning and safeguarding the interests of Lapland at both the national and international level.
LULEÅ UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Luleå University of Technology shall be a pioneer in the work for a socially, economically and environmentally sustainable development of society. With their innovative education and groundbreaking research results, they will create global societal benefits. This means that sustainable development should be a natural and integrated part of their education, research and collaboration with the surrounding society.
the swedish forest agency
The Swedish Forest Agency is the national authority in charge of forest-related issues. Its main function is to promote the kind of management of Sweden’s forests that enables the objectives of forest policy to be attained.
swedish university of agricultural sciences
SLU is a leading international university providing research, education and environmental assessment within the sciences for sustainable life. Its principal sites are in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala, but activities are also conducted at research stations, experimental parks and educational establishments throughout Sweden.
lapland university of applied sciences
Lapland University of Applied Sciences is the northernmost UAS in Finland and in the EU focusing on higher education and research, development and innovations. Success in Arctic conditions and utilising the conditions are at the core.
the natural recources institute finland
The Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) is a research organisation operating under the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Finland. Luke’s task is to promote competitive business based on the sustainable use of renewable natural resources, as well as wellbeing and the vitality of the rural areas.
the finnish forest centre
The Finnish Forest Centre collects and shares information on Finnish forests. It advises forest owners on the management, use, and protection of forests. In addition, the Finnish Forest Centre monitors compliance with forest laws.