Crisis Management NOW Expo – Programme in English

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland welcomes you to the Crisis Management NOW Expo on 22 May 2024 at Wanha Satama (Pikku Satamakatu 3, Helsinki).

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Finland participates actively in military and civilian crisis management within the UN, EU, NATO and the OSCE. Come and listen to panel discussions on peacebuilding and security in regions affected by conflicts and crises. You will have a chance to meet and discuss with our experts from the field on how Finland is contributing to peace and security in the world.

The event is organized together with the Ministries of Interior, Defence, and Justice, other state authorities and agencies, as well as NGOs, development cooperation and humanitarian actors, and companies providing crisis management solutions.

The event is open to everyone and free of charge, no pre-registration is required. The program in English will start at 14:00 hours (13:00 CET) and it will be streamed on the MFA’s YouTube channel. You can find the link to the channel on the event's home page.

Programme in English (Hall 1)

10.00-12.00
Conflict Analysis Workshop (CMC Finland(Linkki toiselle web-sivustolle.), SaferGlobe(Linkki toiselle web-sivustolle.),Tampere Peace Research Institute(Linkki toiselle web-sivustolle.), CMI – Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation(Linkki toiselle web-sivustolle.) & Finnish Institute of International Affairs(Linkki toiselle web-sivustolle.))

This workshop invites youth and students interested in conflicts to analyse a specific case with a conflict analysis tool in small groups. Experts will support and comment the work. Book your spot at the workshop via Webropol(Linkki toiselle web-sivustolle.). 

14.00-14.30
Key Note Speeches

14.30-15.30 
Supporting Ukraine through security cooperation and crisis management (MFA Finland)

Western partners have provided Ukraine with military aid and security commitments. Support is also channelled through crisis management missions, which train Ukrainian soldiers and help strengthen Ukraine’s civilian security services and rule of law. The panel looks into the pressing issues in crisis management and military assistance for Ukraine and discusses potential future needs.

Panelists:

  • Maura O’Sullivan, Deputy Head of Mission, European Union Advisory Mission in Ukraine
  • Timo Smit, Senior Researcher, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute

15.30-16.30
The future of EU's civilian and military crisis management instruments

The high level panelist from the European External Action Service (EEAS) discuss the future of EU´s crisis management in the light of the major geopolitical shifts, and the Strategic Compass and the civilian CSDP Compact.

Moderator:

  • Kuisma Kinnunen, Ministry of Defence of Finland

Panelists:

  • Kirsi Henriksson, Deputy Managing Director of Civilian Planning and Conduct Capability (CPCC)
  • Katariina Leinonen, Head of Division, Peace Partnerships and Crisis Management (PCM.1)
  • Hans Huygens, Senior Advisor OPS Directorate (EUMS)

16.30-17.30 
Future Prospects of the UN Peace Operations (MFA Finland)

While UN peace operations remain central tools to facilitate collective security, they face a myriad of challenges. The panel will explore the future prospects the UN peace operations in the light of the growing geopolitical tensions and security challenges the operations are facing. The panelists will also discuss about the need and possibilities to reform the operations, as suggested for example on the UN Secretary General’s policy brief A New Agenda for Peace.

Panelists:

  • Ms. Satu Koivu, Senior Police Adviser, Head of Police Component at UNFICYP
  • Dr. Corinne Bara, Senior Researcher, Center for Security Studies, ETH Zürich
  • UN Department of Peace Operations (TBC)