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African climate activists: We are tired of waiting for climate justice, stronger action is needed now 

Fingo organized a webinar ‘Amplifying voices of African youth ahead of COP27: focus on Loss and Damage’ where young African climate justice activists gathered to share their messages ahead of the UN climate change negotiations conference, COP 27.

Theme for 2023 Festival: Force for Change! – Call for programme submissions is now open

Next year’s World Village Festival takes place on 27–28 May in Suvilahti, Helsinki. The theme for the festival is Force for Change! Call for programme submissions is now open and exhibitor schedules have been published. It is difficult to change the world on your own, but together we can do it. Together we are a force for change.

Response Letter to CEPR’s ‘Blueprint for the Reconstruction of Ukraine’

To the authors of ‘A Blueprint for the Reconstruction of Ukraine’: We were disappointed to find that the ‘Blueprint for the Reconstruction of Ukraine’ that you co-authored addressed only one of the three pillars required for sustainable development (social, environmental, and economic). We are concerned that this approach has the danger of not adhering to the very first principle of working in a conflict or post-conflict situation: Do No Harm.

World Village Festival attracts more than 20,000 festivalgoers – full audience capacity at many programme venues

The 2022 World Village Festival exceeded expectations and brought a total audience of 21,500 people to Helsinki’s Tiivistämö event venue, Allas Sea Pool, Market Square, Kino Regina, Temppeliaukio Church and the online events. The long-established free festival featured more than 40 programme items from concerts to talks and discussions, documentaries and the exhibitors’ Market of Possibilities.

Fingo signed the “Civil society statement on the proposed EU CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY DUE DILIGENCE DIRECTIVE”

Online Cinema opens today

Finland’s largest cultural festival focusing on global issues and sustainable development themes, the World Village Festival opens today. Kicking off with the Online Cinema screening documentary films throughout the week, the free festival culminates in a weekend full of concerts, talks and discussions, art as well the Market of Possibilities exhibitor event on 28 and 29 May. The theme of the festival is the Boundaries of Our Planet.

Talking about the Boundaries of Our Planet – World Village Festival talks and discussions programme published

The climate crisis, inequality, refugees, war and peace as well as the roles of civil society and activism will be discussed at the World Village Festival from 28 to 29 May 2022. The Boundaries of Our Planet is the theme of this year’s festival discussed on stage at Helsinki’s Tiivistämö event venue, with participating organisations including the European Union, the Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs, the Church in Helsinki, Fingo, the Maailman Kuvalehti magazine and numerous civil society organisations. The programme will also be available through live stream on the Festival website.  

World Village Festival to happen at Helsinki’s Allas Sea Pool, Market Square and Tiivistämö as well as online throughout Finland

The World Village Festival for sustainable development will focus on environmental and climate issues as well as refugees and peace this spring. This year’s theme is the Boundaries of Our Planet. The wellbeing of our planet is a concern for us all.

Fingo in CIVICUS-network’s statement: We Stand in Solidarity with Ukraine!

Forus statement on the situation in Ukraine: We call for international solidarity with the people of Ukraine

CONCORD’s statement on the situation in Ukraine: CONCORD stands with the people of Ukraine

9 trends shaping the year 2022

Inequality is growing, democracy is eroding, and acute distress is increasing, but at the same time people’s awareness and inclusion are increasing. What is needed now is dialogue, critical thinking and cooperation. Rilli Lappalainen, Director of Sustainable development, compiled the most important trends of 2022.