Energy & Environment

Shūji Nakamura, an American professor born in Japan, received the Millennium Technology Prize in 2006 for his work in developing LED technology. Thanks to his work, many of the devices…Read more ›

The Millennium Youth Prize was held for the second time this year, and the top prize of EUR 5 000 went to Adam Yousfi from the science and technology stream of…Read more ›

Real-time data in air quality monitoring is helping in weather observations and can provide well-being for everyone. Our host Henkka Hyppönen discusses the subject with John Liljelund, Director at Vaisala, a global leader in weather, environmental and industrial measurement products and services.Read more ›

The modern society needs sustainable energy and producing renewable diesel is one of the key solutions for the growing need. Watch the Millennium Talks with innovation leaders video with Neste’s Senior Vice President, Innovation Lars Peter Lindfors to learn more about responding the pressure on reducing the effects of climate change!Read more ›

Could wood-based textile fibers change the way we produce clothing? Watch the Millennium Talks with innovation leaders video with Metsä Group’s Niklas von Weymarn to learn more about responding to the pressure on finding more sustainable raw materials!Read more ›

Metsä Group, a Finnish forest industry group, a forerunner in sustainable bioeconomy, has started as a Millennium Technology Prize Partner on the 1st of January 2020.Read more ›

Inexpensive solar cells are soon to be found everywhere, even in clothing.Read more ›