Estonian ex-president Kersti Kaljulaid to join Stockholm Environment Institute's board

TALLINN – The Swedish government appointed Kersti Kaljulaid, former president of Estonia, to the board of the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI).

“I have witnessed first-hand the exceptional quality of work produced by the Stockholm Environment Institute and am eager to contribute to this. My goal is to bring this knowledge to those with the tools to enact change, helping to transform our world," Kaljulaid said.

"I am thrilled to welcome our new board members to SEI. Both will add tremendous value to the strategic governance of the Institute," SEI executive director Mans Nilsson, said. "We anticipate a growing focus on eastern Europe and the Eastern Partnership region, supporting the region’s economies in their ambitions for pathways to climate neutrality and EU accession. With Kersti Kaljulaid on the board, this will enhance SEI’s role and opportunities."

Lauri Tammiste, head of SEI TAllinn, said that SEI Tallinn has already had positive cooperation with Kersti Kaljulaid.

"President Kaljulaid's deep interest and commitment to environmental and energy issues has already led us to a number of productive joint discussions. Kersti Kaljulaid joining the SEI board will definitely give us more strength to raise these important issues more strongly both in our region and globally," Tammiste added.

In addition to Kaljulaid, Per Mickwitz, pro vice chancellor at Lund University, will also join the SEI board from the new year.