Thread by @kajakallas

Thank you @MarinSanna for taking us into the woods in Haltia and @vonderleyen for launching #NewEuropeanBauhaus Academy for sustainable construction.

Estonia, Finland and Sweden will contribute by creating a platform that develops skills related to sustainable use of wood. 1/6

I am also happy Estonia will join the #NordicBauhaus family and develop a shared culture and vision with Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Iceland and Faroe Islands in building the best living environment that connects people with nature. 2/6

Also thank you @MarinSanna, @vonderleyen, @BuschEbba for today's discussion on the role of forests providing material for sustainable construction while fostering biodiversity and carbon sinks.

Estonians are passionate about forests, and we expect a lot from our forests. 3/6

Forest is a source of livelihood, provider of resources, also carbon sinks, sanctuary for species.

Finding a balance between these sometimes conflicting roles of preservation and use is challenging. This must be our aim - make it profitable for the owner and for nature. 4/6

As forest-rich countries with long experience in sustainable forest management Estonia, Finland and Sweden can be pioneers in transforming the sector.

Perhaps, as a way forward, forestry needs its own Just Transition for certain parts of the sector. 5/6

We want our forests to last. In this regard #NewEuropeanBauhaus initiative is important. Wood is a natural fit in the initiative to provide sustainable construction. 6/6

My full remarks at today's event: valitsus.ee/en/news/remark…