Wealth wisely from water
Wealth wisely from water
South Savo is the Lake Saimaa region
We have some of the purest waters in the world, making South Savo an attractive place to live and visit.
We aim to create value from water in a smart and sustainable way. Clean water, water purification technologies, and circular water solutions supported by digitalisation address global needs while opening new business opportunities. Water expertise also contributes to climate action. Nature-based solutions such as wetlands, water storage, irrigation systems, and nutrient recycling are practical examples.
Key objectives for the water sector
- Promoting business and export opportunities through circular economy, smart systems, and digital solutions
- Improving the efficiency of water, energy, and material use
- Developing solutions for water security and resilience, including corporate water responsibility and climate adaptation
- Maintaining good ecological status of waters and reduce pollution
- Supporting sustainable water use in food production and tourism
Water connects to:
Water is closely linked to climate change adaptation and mitigation through:
- nature-based solutions such as wetlands
- development of water storage and irrigation systems
- nutrient recycling and maintaining good water quality
Water also underpins other priority areas, especially well-being and tourism.
South Savo's water cluster represents the top of the water sector
The circular economy of water management and water purification are at the core of the water sector.
Read more about the water sector and South Savo's clusters.