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Luke's Food Vision: In 2040 Finland produces sustainably, profitably and modernly
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Fermented pulses as healthy and nutritious plant-based protein sources
Squee - a second wave alternative protein technology
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Vaikuttavuustarinat - Ilmastoviisas hiilenkierto
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Climate actions in the land use sector – assessment of the reduction potential of greenhouse gas emissions
Soil offers solutions for climate change mitigation
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Bringing knowledge of boreal forests and Nordic forestry to EU forest policy
Impactful research: new paths for growing mixed forests
Lessons from organic farming for a more sustainable food system
More sustainable consumption choices through genomics and breeding of farmed fish
Nationwide benefits of tending of seedling stands were explored
Tools from sensory perceptions – Luke’s solutions to mitigate off-flavors in fish products
Weather information utilising prediction models for the green density of pulpwood
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A new pathogen arose in Finland
A recipe for more informed and precise use of the concept of sustainability
Accommodation fields ease conflicts between farmers and barnacle goose conservation
Forest nature management increases biodiversity in commercial forests
New local operating models for producing nature and climate benefits in private forests
Policy support to create understanding of the EU’s biodiversity strategy and the impacts of the Nature Restoration Law
Rapid action, together – Luke’s calculator supports the turning point in hydropower
Resilience enhances food security and sustainable transition of the food system
With pests and climate change in mind, Finland’s forest legislation was mended
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Monitoring of Baltic herring populations secures the catches of our largest fish resource in the long term
Natural Resources Institute Finland investigated the reasons for the decline in tree growth
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Luken harjoittelijana pääsee oppimaan uutta ja haastamaan itseään
The best part of working at Luke is meeting colleagues from various fields and cultures
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SDG 2: Zero hunger
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Luke’s Sustainability Goals and Report 2022
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SDG 12: Varmistaa kulutus- ja tuotantotapojen kestävyys
SDG 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
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13.1 Adapting to climate-related risks and natural disasters: Improving food security and disaster prevention through preparedness
13.2 Tackling climate change: Agriculture and forestry support schemes must be developed boldly to meet climate targets
SDG 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
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14.4 Protection and recovery of fish stocks: Performance-based funding models help address environmental and fisheries management challenges
SDG 15: Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
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15.2 Sustainable forest management practices and forest restoration: Recommendations for nature management in commercial forests
15.2 Sustainable forest management practices and forest restoration: Review of recent research on continuous cover silviculture
15.5 Protecting biodiversity: Balancing the multiple objectives of urban forest management
15.5 Protecting biodiversity: Many ways to support soil biodiversity and fertility
SDG 2: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture
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12.2 Sustainable and efficient use of natural resources by 2030: Replacing fossil plastics with bio-based materials
2.4 Sustainable food production systems: New approaches to promote the use and production of gluten-free pure oats
2.4 Sustainable food production systems: Recycled fertilisers and new cultivation techniques to improve food security
2.5 Protecting the genetic diversity of species: Protecting diversity to support the management of trout and European whitefish stocks
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Project duration
1.1.2016–31.12.2018
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Manner-Suomen maaseudun kehittämisohjelma 2014–2020
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Markku Niskanen
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markku.niskanen@luke.fi
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