Sámi Climate Council secretariat

The task of the Sámi Climate Council is to give statements on climate policy plans and create knowledge base in support of the preparation of climate policy from the perspective of promoting the Sámi culture. The role of the Sámi Climate Council secretariat is to support the tasks of the Sámi Climate Council.

Statements of the Sámi Climate Council

The nature and living conditions in the Sámi homeland are changing rapidly – the Sámi Climate Council declares urgent need for adaptation and mitigation measures.

Lapland's nature is changing rapidly - First statement of the Sámi Climate Council (pdf)

Sámi Climate Council secretariat contact information

Klemetti Näkkäläjärvi, chair of the Sámi Climate Council
Email: klemetti.nakkalajarvi(a)oulu.fi

Mari Kuoppamaa, coordinator
Tel. +358 50 412 1482
Email: mari.s.kuoppamaa(a)oulu.fi

Ulla Vesteri, secretary
Tel. +358 50 407 0160
Email: ulla.vesteri(a)oulu.fi

Composition of the Sámi Climate Council 1 September 2023–31 August 2027:

Members representing fields of science

Klemetti Näkkäläjärvi (University of Oulu, chair)
Hilppa Gregow (Finnish Meteorological Institute)
Rauna Kuokkanen (University of Lapland)
Päivi Meriläinen (Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare)
Henni Ylänne (University of Eastern Finland)
Kati Kulovesi (Finnish Climate Change Panel)

Holders of traditional Sámi knowledge

Esko Aikio (Utsjoki)
Petra Biret Magga-Vars (Sodankylä)
Antti-Oula Juuso (Enontekiö)
Tuomas Semenoff (Inari)
Jussa Seurujärvi (Inari)
Jarno Mäki (Inari)

Former members of the Sámi Climate Council

Markku Ollikainen (Finnish Climate Change Panel) 1.9.2023-8.7.2024
Raija Lehtola (Inari) 1.9.2023-8.7.2024