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Research interests
I have a broad interest in sustainability issues and how to learn them. My research focuses on sustainability competency, its measurement, for example in energy sector and its promotion through education. In nature (outdoor) education, I am particularly interested in exploring the factors that contribute to well-being and strengthening relationships with nature.
External positions
Kestävyyspaneeli
2023 → 2027
IPBES työryhmä
2023 → 2026
Associate Professor, University of Jyväskylä
2012 → …
Field of science
- General education
- Geosciences
- Environmental sciences
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Saamelaisopetuksen erityispiirteet
Ratinen, I. (Principal Investigator), Keskitalo, P. (Principal Investigator), Tuomisto, A. (Other), Norvapalo, K. (Other), Muotka, P. (Other), Linkola-Aikio, I.-A. (Other), Äärelä-Vihriälä, R. (Principal Investigator), Äärelä, T. (Other) & Sarivaara, E. (Other)
Finnish National Agency for Education
16.05.2024 → 31.12.2026
Project: Co-funded project
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Doctoral Pilot 2024-2027
Laitinen, M. (Principal Investigator), Ratinen, I. (Principal Investigator), Huhmarniemi, M. (Principal Investigator), Ruokamo, H. (Principal Investigator), Lohiniva-Kerkelä, M. (Principal Investigator), Järvinen, K.-M. (Collaborative Investigator), Hakanen, T. (Collaborative Investigator), Puumalainen, M. (Collaborative Investigator), Jyläskoski, N. (Collaborative Investigator), Tiikkainen, U. (Collaborative Investigator), Uuskallio, A. (Collaborative Investigator), Vuorikoski, K.-M. (Collaborative Investigator), Väistö, N. (Collaborative Investigator), Autio, S. (Collaborative Investigator), Lakkonen, T. (Collaborative Investigator), Fu, L. (Collaborative Investigator), Kurttila, S. (Collaborative Investigator), Magga, K.-M. (Other), Suhonen, M. (Other), Hautala, S. (Other), Vakkala, H. (Other), Kimpimäki, M. (Other), Mäihäniemi, B. (Other), Kemi, U. (Other), Rytilahti, P. (Other) & Jokela, T. (Other)
01.03.2024 → 31.12.2027
Project: tu
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TIPOTE: Towards inclusive and practice-oriented teacher education
Ratinen, I. (Principal Investigator), Kyrö-Ämmälä, O. (Principal Investigator), Hast, M. (Collaborative Investigator), Keskitalo, P. (Collaborative Investigator), Lakkala, T. (Collaborative Investigator), Muotka, P. (Collaborative Investigator) & Turunen, T. (Collaborative Investigator)
Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland
01.01.2024 → 31.08.2026
Project: Co-funded project
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LUTRA: Promoting student teachers’ sustainability competence through transformative learning
Ratinen, I. (Principal Investigator)
01.01.2023 → 31.12.2026
Project: Co-funded project
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Trauma- ja tarvetietoinen työote
Ratinen, I. (Principal Investigator), Tuomisto, A. (Other) & Norvapalo, K. (Other)
Finnish National Agency for Education
16.05.2024 → 30.06.2026
Project: Co-funded project
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Primary School Student Teachers’ Perceptions of Their Sustainability Competencies
Karvonen, R. & Ratinen, I., 10 Feb 2026, In: Journal of Teacher Education for Sustainability. 27, 2, p. 120-136 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Six Steps to Authentic Leadership: Findings from the Implementation of a Positive Leadership Development Program
Ström, K., Wenström, S. & Ratinen, I., 2026, Positive Leadership: Research-based Insights of the Future of Leadership. Uusiautti, S. & Wenström, S. (eds.). Cham: Palgrave Macmillan, p. 17-39 23 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
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Sustainability competencies in the workplaces: A systematic review
Fu, L., Kemi, U. & Ratinen, I., 26 May 2026, In: Sustainable Futures. 11, June 2026, p. 1-11 11 p., 101941.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › peer-review
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Assessing the effectiveness of Finland’s sustainable development policy to facilitate a sustainability transition
Lyytimäki, J., Kentala-Lehtonen, J., Halme, M., Linnanen, L., Mönkkönen, M., Ratinen, I., Salonen, A. O., Soini, K., Soininen, N., Teperi, A.-M. & Toivanen, R., 2025, In: Discover sustainability. 6, 1, 751.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Developing Plant Literacy: Teaching activities for pre-service teachers‘ preparation
Hesslerová, P., Ryplová, R., Pokorný, J., Kümmel, M., Neubauer, E., Steininger, B., Brčáková, T., Jirka, V., Lindner, M., Junker, M., Broer, Y., Mogensen, L., Kemi, U. & Ratinen, I., 2025, Education for plant literacy. 72 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book › Professional
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Activities
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Lasten ja nuorten liikkuminen
Ratinen, I. (Speaker)
22 Oct 2025Activity: Presentation › Public or invited talk
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Luontosuhteen merkitys hyvinvoinnille ja muutoksissa jaksamiselle koulussa
Ratinen, I. (Speaker)
3 Oct 2025 → …Activity: Presentation › Public or invited talk
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Kestävyysosaaminen energiamurroksessa – Osallisuus ja oikeudenmukaisuus
Ratinen, I. (Speaker)
2025Activity: Presentation › Keynote or plenary presentation
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KONEEN säätiön Metsädialogipäivän keskustelutilaisuus Rovaniemen kirkossa.
Ratinen, I. (Panelist)
2025 → …Activity: Participating in or organisation of an event › Organization of a workshop, panel, session or tutorial
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Tulevaisuustyöpajoilla kohti parempaa tulevaisuuslukutaitoa
Kemi, U. (Speaker), Kangas, M. (Contributor), Ratinen, I. (Contributor) & Heljakka, K. (Contributor)
31 Oct 2024Activity: Presentation › Conference presentation
Press/Media
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"Mökillemme ei missään nimessä voisi laittaa sähköjä" - Ilmastokasvatuksen asiantuntija elää, kuten opettaa
21.06.2018
1 item of Media coverage
Media contents: Society
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