ABOUT NOCCA

Why NOCCA2025?

At the heart of NOCCA2025 lies a critical question: What are the limits to adaptation in the Nordic context? Set against the stunning backdrop of Lapland, this conference will dive into pressing adaptation challenges and opportunities for ecosystems, natural resources, and the livelihoods of indigenous and rural communities.

Our Mission

To advance the science and practice of climate adaptation across the Nordic region through collaborative efforts and open dialogue. Join us in shaping a resilient future for our communities and ecosystems.

Who will Attend?

NOCCA2025 is the forum for Nordic researchers, policymakers, industry leaders, and community representatives. Whether you’re from academia, local government, national authorities, business, or NGOs, this conference offers a unique platform for knowledge exchange and peer learning.

Conference Outreach

The key messages from the conference will be presented in conjunction with the meeting of Nordic Ministers for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MR-FJLS), scheduled for June 11-12, 2025, in Kuopio. The policy brief summarizing the conference outcomes will support Nordic adaptation initiatives, particularly in preparation for the ECCA25 conference (June 16–18, 2025) and COP30.

Organisers

 

Conference organisers

Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry

The Climate Unit of ELY centres

 

Local organising

The Climate Unit of ELY centres

 

Programme committee

Sirkku Juhola
University of Helsinki; chair

Martin Drews
Technical Univerity of Denmark (DTU)

Stefan Fronzek
Finnish Environment Institute (SYKE)

Richard Kristoffersson
Naturvårdsverket

Kirsi Mäkinen
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Finland

Anna Hulda Olafsdottir
Icelandic Met Office

Maaria Parry
National climate unit of ELY-Centres, Finland

Therese Sjöberg
Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute

Jaana Sorvali
Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke)

Nanna Granlie Vossen
Danish Environment Protection Agency

Theresa Melgaard Karlseng
Landbruksdirektoratet

Carlo Aall
Western Norway Research Institute

Hjalte Jomo Danielsen Sørup
Danish Meteorological Institute