Side Events & Excursions
Side Events and Excursions
Below are some events and experiences on offer before, after, and in parallel to the Colloquium:
Post-Conference Excursion to Koli National Park
5 August (all day)
Spend an unforgettable day in nature and see some of Finland’s most iconic landscapes.
More information and a link to register can be found here: https://sites.uef.fi/iucn-ael-2023/koli-excursion/
Pre-Conference Workshop and Sightseeing in Helsinki
28-30 July in Helsinki
Organised by the Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science. Includes a seminar on ‘Sustainability Law In and Out of Environmental Law’ and guided tour of the Finnish capital. More information and registrations on the HELSUS website.
Experience Karelian Culture and Cuisine in Ilomantsi!
1 August, 9am-3pm (before the opening ceremony)
Visit to the open air museum at Ilomantsi (https://parppeinvaara.fi/en), includes bus transportations, a guided tour, traditional lunch, and Karelian music performance. Organised by the UEF Law School’s Tranaplan project (Transforming anatomies of democratic planning 2020-2024). Contact Prof. Ismo Pölönen for more information (Ismo.Polonen@uef.fi).
Registrations for this excursion are closed. The bus will leave at 9am from the parking lot of the Aurora building.
Conference Dinner at Utran Uittotupa
3 August, 7pm – 9pm
Savour modern nordic cuisine made from local ingredients in the unique setting of Utran Uittotupa – one of the most idyllic spots in Joensuu. Followed by a campfire on the adjoining Utra island, enjoying the late sunset and its reflection in the river (weather permitting).
Book your ticket while registering for the conference if you want to join!
Early Career Specialist Networking Event
4 August, after the closing plenary
Informal networking event organised by the WCEL Early Career Specialist Group. Details yet to be confirmed.
For more information contact Patrick Toussaint (pcktou@gmail.com).
Supporters of the Colloquium:
The IUCN AEL Colloquium 2023 is proudly supported by Transnational Environmental Law and Cambridge University Press.
Edward Elgar will be hosting a book display at the venue and are pleased to offer delegates a special Conference Discount for selected books available here: https://bit.ly/ee-display
