Elisa Vainio

Elisa Vainio works as a research coordinator, focusing on topics related to regenerative agriculture.

Elisa promotes the communication of research results to different stakeholders in collaboration with the communications and agriculture teams, supporting the science-based nature of BSAG’s communication.

Elisa has previously worked at BSAG, from 2021 to 2023, as project manager for an international cooperation project. After that she worked at the Finnish Meteorological Institute as a deputy research coordinator, remaining involved in Carbon Action.

In the past, Elisa has worked as a researcher on greenhouse gases and the carbon cycle at the University of Helsinki, Institute of Atmospheric and Earth System Research. Alongside her research work, Elisa worked as the coordinator of the Finnish network of ICOS, the European-wide greenhouse gas research infrastructure.

“My passion is scientific knowledge and making research more understandable. In my utopia, all decision-making is based on the best available scientific knowledge. This is not limited only to the natural sciences; the role of human sciences is equally important in solving big environmental problems. It’s great to be involved in putting solutions into practice to solve environmental problems through collaboration between different stakeholders.“

Previous jobs have given Elisa a wide range of experience, including in the field of communication and its interface. In her current role, Elisa works as a sort of interpreter between the world of research and BSAG’s practical work.

Elisa is outgoing and optimistic. In addition to her day job and volunteer work, she spends her time exercising, going outdoors, admiring nature, learning about species, playing board games, and reading books.