GREEN TO SCALE

Scaling up existing low-carbon solutions can go a long way towards closing the emissions gap.

WHAT IS IT ABOUT?

The Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra has teamed up with the Nordic Council of Ministers, distinguished research institutions and think tanks to answer a simple question: how far could we go simply by scaling up already proven low-carbon solutions?

Since 2015, the Green to Scale project analyses how existing solutions from sectors such as energy, mobility and transportation, buildings and waste, have uncovered a vast emission reduction potential both globally and in specific countries.

Implementing existing low-carbon solutions can take us a long way in tackling the global climate crisis.

LATEST

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Nordic Green to Scale for Cities and Communities

Published November 18, 2019
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Nordic green to scale for cities and communities - handout

Published October 9, 2019
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UN report calls for fivefold ambition in climate action – Nordic cities can lead the way

Published November 26, 2019
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Climate solutions employed by Nordic cities cut emissions and save money

Published October 9, 2019
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International study: Nordic climate solutions have large potential in Poland

Published November 14, 2018
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International study: Nordic climate solutions provide multiple benefits to people in Kenya

Published October 30, 2018
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New study: Nordic climate solutions have large potential in Ukraine

Published September 5, 2018
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Нове дослідження: скандинавські кліматичні рішення мають великий потенціал в Україні

Published September 5, 2018
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Side-Event in Bonn Stressed the Importance of Scaling up Green Energy Financing

Published June 7, 2017
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Nordic Solutions to Tackle the Climate Crisis

Published March 30, 2017
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LaRutadelClima: Escalando en Soluciones Bajas en Carbono

Published December 16, 2016
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Afrimag: Quinze Solutions Climatiques Nordiques pour Réduire les Émissions Mondiales de 4Gt

Published December 15, 2016
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Beiting 15 norrænna loftslagslausna á stórum skala gæti dregið úr losun gróðurhúsalofttegunda um 4 gígatonn á heimsvísu

Published November 17, 2016
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Scaling up just 15 Nordic solutions can reduce global emissions by 4 Gt

Published November 16, 2016
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Ministers of Kenya and Finland Call for Urgent Climate Action

Published May 31, 2016
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China Launch of the Green to Scale Analysis Report

Published January 22, 2016
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Masdar Institute and Finnish Think Tank Sitra’s ‘Green to Scale’ Report Highlights 17 Solutions to Cut Global Emissions by One Quarter

Published January 20, 2016
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Finland can be bigger than its size at the Paris Climate Conference

Published November 27, 2015
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17 Soluções Existentes para Lidar com Alterações Climáticas Poderiam Reduzir as Emissões Globais em 25%

Published November 25, 2015

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SOLUTIONS

Proven low-carbon solutions available for countries to choose from.
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PROJECTS

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Nordic Green to Scale for Cities & Communities, 2019

Published August 15, 2019
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Nordic Green to Scale for Countries, 2018

Published December 19, 2017
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Nordic Green to Scale, 2016

Published June 28, 2017
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Global Green to Scale, 2015

Published June 28, 2017

MATERIALS

Download materials produced in the Green to Scale project.
publications

Nordic Green to Scale for Cities and Communities

Published November 18, 2019
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Nordic green to scale for cities and communities - handout

Published October 9, 2019
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Infographics of Nordic Green to Scale for Countries: Europe

Published January 18, 2019
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Nordic green to scale for countries: Africa (handout)

Published October 29, 2018
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Technical report: Nordic Green to Scale for countries / Africa

Published October 29, 2018
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Nordic Green to Scale for countries: Europe (handout)

Published April 30, 2018
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Nordic Green to Scale for countries (edited report Europe)

Published April 30, 2018
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Technical report: Nordic Green to Scale for Countries / Europe

Published October 13, 2018
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Nordic Green to Scale handout

Published November 16, 2016
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Nordic Green to Scale: Nordic climate solutions can help other countries cut emissions

Published November 16, 2016
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Nordic Green to Scale: Technical report

Published November 16, 2016
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Oras Tynkkynen Presenting Nordic Green to Scale Results at Nordregio 2016

Published December 12, 2016
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Nordic Green to Scale Infographics

Published November 1, 2016
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Green to Scale

Published November 18, 2015
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The potential of scaling up proven low-carbon solutions: Final report

Published November 18, 2015
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Green to Scale -Presentation at World Bank on 19th Nov 2015

Published July 11, 2015
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Infographics of Nordic Green to Scale for Countries: Africa

Published January 23, 2019
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Green to Scale handout

Published May 19, 2017
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Green to Scale Handout in Portuguese

Published February 11, 2017
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Green to Scale Infographics

Published July 17, 2016
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All Green to Scale Materials

Published October 8, 2018

EVENTS

Join us!
Launch event

Nordic Green to Scale for Cities and Communities – Release event in Oslo

Oslo, Wednesday, Jan 15
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Green to Scale: Climate Solutions from Nordic Cities

Madrid, Spain, Friday, Dec 13
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Accelerating transition: How cities and regions make a difference

Madrid, Spain, Saturday, Dec 07
Launch event

Nordic Green to Scale for Cities and Communities – Release event in Stockholm

Stockholm, Wednesday, Nov 27
Launch event

Next Steps for Climate Action

Helsinki, Tuesday, Nov 26
watch live live watch recording
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Nordic Green to Scale for Cities and Communities – Release event in Reykjavik

Reykajvik, Iceland, Monday, Nov 18
Launch event

Scalable climate solutions for cities

Copenhagen, Wednesday, Oct 09
watch live live watch recording

CONTACT US

Do you have a question or a suggestion for us? Or would you like to explore possibilities for co-operation? We look forward to hearing from you.
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Janne Peljo
Project Director, Climate and Nature Solutions, Sitra
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Mariko Landström
Specialist, Climate and Nature Solutions, Sitra
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Oras Tynkkynen
Senior Advisor, Carbon-neutral circular economy, Sitra
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Tatu Leinonen
Specialist, Climate and Nature Solutions, Sitra
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Liisa Poussa
Specialist, Foresight, Sitra
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Samuli Laita
Leading Specialist, Communications and Public Affairs, Sitra
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Tuula Sjöstedt
Lead, Communications and Public Affairs, Sitra

PARTNERS

Green to Scale has been produced in co-operation with distinguished partner institutions. The first project was concluded with global partners in 2015, and the work has continued with Nordic partners since 2016.

What's this about?

Topic

Climate solutions

There is a pressing need to reduce emissions. Existing climate solutions should be used better. We are analysing actions that can help cut emissions at a fast pace and identifying new solutions that are ready to be tested.

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Theme

A carbon-neutral circular economy

The way we live, travel, eat and do business is undergoing a radical change. The new everyday life will be based on using services instead of owning things.

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