The following page presents you with relevant contact information for organizations working to push sustainable efforts locally in Lappeenranta as well as at a national level in Finland. This will allow you to push your efforts forward if you want to become more engaged and take the next step towards sustainable action!
Green Reality
Green Reality is the city of Lappeenranta’s initiative to showcase all the efforts being carried out by the city. You will be able to find information about events happening around the are, understand the activities the council is involved in and contact the different departments to find out more.
Saimaa Ringed Seal Protection
The Saimaa ringed seal is an endangered species autochthonous to Lappeenranta, currently endangered with less that 400 species alive in the wild. This association works for the preservation of this species, organizing different conservation projects and are looking for help from donations or volunteers!
Lappeenranta Environmental Office
The Office is responsible for statutory environmental health services, veterinary treatment and environmental protection in the region of Lappeenranta.
UN Finland
The United Nations has been a historically key organization on the development of our current sustainable development policies, regulating governance and pushing green-policy creating. A key example is the creation of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, to help guide the fight against climate changes and our current sustainable challenges.
WWF Finland
WWF has been working at an international level to push efforts for nature conservation and awareness towards environmentalism as well as policy creation.
Finnish Association for Nature Conservation
The Finnish Association for Nature Conservation (FANC) is the largest non-governmental organization for environmental protection and nature conservation in Finland. It has been a frontrunner in Finland’s environmental affairs since 1938. The purpose of FANC is to protect the Finnish natural environment, promote nature conservation, preserve cultural heritage and spark up active citizenship and strong environmental awareness.