Kaarina Gould has worked as the Executive Director of the Finnish Cultural Institute here in New York, the cultural capital of the US, for nearly five years. Before embarking on a new journey in Finland, Consul General Mika Koskinen interviewed her about her most memorable experiences in the field of culture in this city that never sleeps.

Protecting nature and tackling the existential threat of climate change is a top priority for Finland. Finland aims to become carbon-neutral already by 2035, as the first advanced economy in the world.