Natural Resources Institute Finland

Natural Resources Institute Finland

  • Luke’s year 2019
  • Key figures in 2019
  • International activities
  • Research contribution
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Sustainable food production and food security

In 2030, the world will need 50% more food than in 2010 – and that food needs to be produced sustainably.

Sustainable forest management

Recognition of the possibilities of forests in mitigating climate change has increased the demand for information on forest and tree resources.

Land use and climate change

With key focus on mitigating greenhouse gas emissions, Luke’s research covers all land use.

Circular solutions

When there are not enough resources for the rapidly growing population, reusing them is a must.

Greetings from President and CEO Johanna Buchert

A Year for Revising Our Strategy

In 2019, we revised Luke’s strategy, together with our personnel and stakeholders. According to our vision, renewable natural resources enable wellbeing and a sustainable future. Our new strategy focuses on a climate-smart carbon cycle, an adaptable and recoverable bioeconomy, profitable and responsible primary production, as well as the circular bioeconomy.

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Do you ever wonder what it takes to reduce our dependence on non-renewable resources? We do. Watch the video for a quick overview on what we do to build a society based on sustainable bioeconomy.

Key figures in 2019

124 EU funded projects
608 Scientific peer reviewed articles
1256 Employees from which 632 are women and 624 are men

Science based knowledge through research programmes

26 M€

GreenBio

  • Genomics and breeding
  • Sustainable biomass production
  • Forest resources and operations
  • Forest products and biorefinery
25 M€

InnoFood

  • Genomics and breeding
  • Sustainable and competetive plant production
  • Sustainable and competetive animal production
  • Value-added food and aquabiomass products
16 M€

BioSociety

  • Bioeconomy markets and business
  • Bioeconomy policies
  • Sustainability and wellbeing in bioeconomy
11 M€

BlueBio

  • Genomics and breeding
  • Blue production
  • Sustainable use of aquatic ecosystems
  • Value-added food and aquabiomass productions

125 M€ Turnover

52 M€ Budget
43 M€ External funding
95 M€ Research and customer work
21 M€ Budget
9 M€ External funding
30 M€ Statutory services
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Institutions collaborating with Luke

China

Luke and the Agro-Environmental Protection Institute of Ministry of Agriculture of China negotiated on research partnership. The negotiations continue in 2019.

Argentina

Luke and National Agricultural Technology Institute INTA organised a Bioeconomy Forum in Buenos Aires and developed research cooperation according to a MoU signed in 2017.

Canada

Luke and University of British Columbia agreed to develop research collaboration in forestry to advance low carbon economy in respective countries.

Mozambique

In a three year (2016–2018) project, Luke built local capacity in sustainable management of forest and wood resources in Mozambique.

Belgium

Luke hosted a seminar on sustainable food production for MEPs and other EU stakeholders, contributing to Horizon Europe missions.

Malaysia

Luke and the State Government of Sarawak agreed on research collaboration in sustainable forestry. The pilot project will kick off in 2019.

Indonesia

Luke continued to proceeded research collaboration with Indonesia according to MoU signed in 2017. The scope of the partnership includes, for example, sustainable forest management, tree breeding, and climate change mitigation.

Myanmar

Since 2017, Luke has improved the local capacity in national forest inventory in Myanmar. The work continues in 2019.

Senegal

The FoodAfrica Programme (2012–2018) improved food security in six African countries through research and capacity building.

Ghana

The FoodAfrica Programme (2012–2018) improved food security in six African countries through research and capacity building.

Benin

The FoodAfrica Programme (2012–2018) improved food security in six African countries through research and capacity building.

Kenya

The FoodAfrica Programme (2012–2018) improved food security in six African countries through research and capacity building.

Uganda

The FoodAfrica Programme (2012–2018) improved food security in six African countries through research and capacity building.

Cameroon

The FoodAfrica Programme (2012–2018) improved food security in six African countries through research and capacity building.

Key research contribution

Biodiversity

Biodiversity loss is one of the biggest environmental, social and economic threats of our age. Luke’s research focuses mainly on forest biodiversity and factors influencing the distribution of endangered species in forests. Moreover, our work contributes to maintaining the diversity in mires and peatlands, agricultural fields and aquatic environments.
  • Responsible consumption and production
  • Climate action
  • Life below water
  • Life on land

Circular solutions

When there are not enough resources for the rapidly growing population, reusing them is a must. From valorization of forest industry’s side streams to recycling nutrients of food production, Luke promotes circular economy in all its research programmes.
  • Decent work and economic growth
  • Climate action
  • Life on land

Industry innovation

Supporting new, sustainable business is an essential part of Luke’s work. Adding value to biomass and utilizing production side streams and by-products contribute to circular, resource smart economy, where less is more. With our well-equipped research and development facilities, also small-scale businesses can make use of top research and technology without big investments.
  • Decent work and economic growth
  • Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Land use and climate change

There is a good consensus among both researchers and policy-makers that better land management is needed to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement. With key focus on mitigating greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining opportunities for sustainable bio-based business, Luke’s research on integrated land use covers all land use.
  • Climate action
  • Life on land

Soil research and microbes

A healthy soil is essential for the growth of the plants in any ecosystem including manmade forests and farming food. The key challenges in our future like biodiversity, climatic changes, sustainable food production and forestry, invasions of pests and pathogens and the renewable resources for bioeconomics are intimately bound with the advancement in understanding soil and its microbial ecology.

  • Zero hunger
  • Climate action
  • Life on land

Sustainable forest management

Forest resources data are the backbone of sustainable use of forests; we need to know how much there is to know how much we can use, taking into account environmental, economic and social preconditions. Recognition of the possibilities of forests in mitigating climate change, not only through direct carbon sequestration but also as a source of climate-smart raw-materials, has increased the demand for information on forest and tree resources. 
  • Climate action
  • Life below water
  • Life on land

Sustainable use of aquatic resources and aquaculture

Fish and seafood are increasingly important form of nutrition in every parts of the world. Ensuring sustainable use of fish and other aquatic resources is of essence. Luke provides a wide range of research resources to enable the sustainable use of waters and fish stocks. Continuous development of methodology through international cooperation is an integral part of the work.
  • Zero hunger
  • Life below water

Sustainable food production and food security

In 2030, the world will need 50% more food than in 2010 – and that food needs to be produced sustainably. For years, Luke has been active in research related to developing the entire food system from field to fork. From soil health and feeding studies to plant protection and crop and animal genetics, our expertise covers the entire primary production as well as R&D and diagnostics of new food products.
  • No poverty
  • Zero hunger
  • Climate action
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