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Ministry of the Environment participates in a joint European research project on forest sector – The call is open until 13 April 2021
Environmental administration to introduce a built environment information system
The year of celebration for European landscapes
The Environment Council conclusions: need for urgent measures to protect and restore biodiversity
Network of nature reserves in Barents region gains two new sites in Northwest Russia
High Level Celebration Conference of the first EU wide ecosystem assessment in Helsinki 13 December 2019
Finland will celebrate European Heritage Days 2020 with the theme Places to Grow
Strong support for the continuation of the EU's Urban and Territorial Agendas
Strong support for the continuation of the EU's Urban and Territorial Agendas
Digital innovations kick off Presidency discussions on regional and urban development
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Helmi Habitats Programme
Helmi habitats programme, led by the Ministry of the Environment, aims to strengthen Finland’s biodiversity and safeguard the vital ecosystem services that nature provides for us.

Circular Economy
Finland is preparing a strategic programme to promote a circular economy. The aim is to transform the economy into one that is based on the principles of circular economy by 2035.
Ministry

Minister of the Environment and Climate Change
Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Krista Mikkonen is the head of the Ministry of the Environment.

Organisation and management
The Ministry of the Environment is responsible for preparing matters to be submitted for consideration by the Government and Parliament, such as matters concerning communities, the built environment, housing, biodiversity, sustainable use of natural resources, climate change and environmental protection.