The objective of the project is to set up a climate centre in Joensuu, which will inform and produce information on the means, methods and opportunities to move towards a low-carbon society and a green economy. The Centre aims to support the climate work carried out by companies and municipalities, as well as cooperation between different parties. The Centre shares information on climate issues and assists municipalities in obtaining information on climate-friendly solutions. The project produces materials and information for the needs of municipalities, municipalities, schools and businesses. The project develops sector-specific climate programmes for companies and aims to increase companies’ environmental responsibility projects. Community actors are encouraged to carry out their own climate programmes. Climate cooperation between municipalities will also be stepped up. The results of the project are available to all actors. The aim of the project is to permanently increase the awareness of local and regional companies about climate change, to bring about changes in behavioural patterns and thus to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The project will be implemented through separate work packages, each dedicated to its own measures.