Documentary: The Finnish Village Restoring Climate-Critical Ecosystems

The Gaia Foundation’s short documentary highlights a community-led initiative in Selkie, Finland, where local villagers and the Snowchange Cooperative, led by Tero Mustonen, are restoring degraded ecosystems such as peatlands, rivers, and lakes. By blending traditional ecological knowledge with scientific methods, they are transforming former peat mining sites into biodiverse wetlands. These restored landscapes not only support wildlife and store carbon but also foster local livelihoods. Their efforts serve as a scalable model aligned with Finland’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2035.