Hanna Lappalainen, Markku Kulmala

Tiedediplomatia työkaluna ja suomalainen ilmakehäosaaminen

Introduction

Tiedediplomatia työkaluna ja suomalainen ilmakehäosaaminen. Tiedediplomatia ja suomalainen ilmakehäosaaminen ratkaisevat globaaleja ilmasto- ja ympäristöhaasteita. Tutki kansainvälisen yhteistyön ja avoimen datan merkitystä.

Abstract

The climate is changing, biodiversity is declining, and there are challenges in the availability of water, food, energy, and raw materials. Science diplomacy is one of the tools that can be used to address these interconnected global challenges. In 2012, the Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System Research (INAR) at the University of Helsinki launched the Pan-Eurasian Experiment (PEEX) initiative, which involves extensive research collaboration with countries stretching from Finland across Siberia to East Asia. However, in February 2022, Russia's invasion of Ukraine ended official cooperation and disrupted the flow of essential environmental and climate data from Russia. This issue extends beyond simply research collaboration and data exchange in a specific scientific field. Without effective environmental actions and international climate commitments, we will not be able to face future threats. Science diplomacy is a crucial tool in this regard. INAR emphasizes the importance of collaborative measurements and open data, as they play a key role in securing the future of humanity.

Review

This abstract presents a timely and highly relevant discussion on the crucial role of science diplomacy in addressing interconnected global challenges, particularly climate change and environmental degradation. It effectively highlights the critical need for international scientific collaboration and open data exchange, using the Finnish Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System Research (INAR) and its Pan-Eurasian Experiment (PEEX) as a compelling case study. The paper's focus on "tiedediplomatia" (science diplomacy) as a practical tool, set against the backdrop of recent geopolitical disruptions, immediately positions it as an important contribution to current discourse on global governance and scientific resilience. A key strength of this abstract lies in its clear articulation of how a specific scientific initiative, rooted in Finnish atmospheric expertise, directly confronts major global threats. The detailed example of the PEEX initiative, stretching across Eurasia, vividly illustrates both the immense potential and the inherent vulnerabilities of large-scale international research efforts. By explicitly addressing the severe impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on data flow and cooperation, the abstract underscores the urgent need for robust and adaptable science diplomacy frameworks. The emphasis on collaborative measurements and open data as fundamental to securing humanity's future provides a strong, action-oriented message that resonates beyond the scientific community. While the abstract powerfully frames the problem and the general solution, a full paper would undoubtedly benefit from elaborating on the specific mechanisms and strategies of science diplomacy employed by INAR or suggested for future endeavors in such disrupted environments. Further exploration into how the Finnish "ilmakehäosaaminen" specifically translates into diplomatic influence or resilience would enrich the analysis. Ultimately, this abstract provides a compelling argument for the indispensable role of scientific collaboration in navigating complex global crises, urging a strategic reconsideration of how international research partnerships can be maintained and diversified to withstand geopolitical shocks and ensure the continuity of essential environmental monitoring.

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