The goal of the Ilmatovisiaat project is to communicate climate change to the municipalities and change the behavior of the residents of South Karelia to be climate-friendly.
In the city of Imatra, the project implements the new climate program 2020–2030 as part of the city group's operations. Climate work is wanted as a permanent activity, and at the same time, models are being created to implement this in a municipality of a similar size.
Cooperation is also carried out with Imatran Lämpö Oy, a member of the city group, in order to increase the use of climate-friendly district heating. Lappeenranta prepares and implements events for residents and businesses, as well as a climate tour in the municipalities of South Karelia.
Residents and businesses are encouraged to do climate action, first of all in low-emission traffic and district heating.
The project started on May 1.5.2020, 2020. and at Imatra, the implementation started in May XNUMX
In Lappeenranta, the project will start in the summer of 2021.
The project will last until the end of August 2021.
Costs
The project's cost estimate for the project period 1.5.2020 May 30.6.2021–83 June 330 is a total of XNUMX euros, of which kthe share of the regional budget allocation is 33 euros, Ministry of the Environment 47 euros and 3000 euros from Imatran Lämpö Oy.