Pekka Haavisto

Pekka Haavisto

Country

Finland

Birth - Death

1958 -

Occupation

Politics

Notable Achievements

Government Minister

Description

Member of Finnish Parliament representing the Green League (1987-1995, 2007-today), ran for President in 2012 but was runner-up. Voted 5th most influential Finnish individual. Minister of the Environment; Minister of International Development. Member, Helsinki City Council. Worked for the United Nations, 1995-2005.

See Also

• LGBTQ Environmental Activists
• LGBTQ Finland
• LGBTQ Individuals at the United Nations

Further Reading/Research

• http://haavisto2012.fi/en/who-is-pekka-haavisto/
• http://formin.finland.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=52995&culture=en-US
• http://www.pekkahaavisto.net/?page_id=142

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