Minister Mykkänen: Lessons to be learned from destruction of freshwater pearl mussels to develop forestry practices and regulation
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Minister Mykkänen: Lessons to be learned from destruction of freshwater pearl mussels to develop forestry practices and regulation
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Finnish Environment Institute, Ministry of the Environment and Southwest Finland Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment
Status assessment of the marine environment: minor improvements in the state of sea areas in Finland, overall picture remains poor
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The Ilmarinen shipwreck is being investigated to avoid potential oil spills
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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.
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Government Programme: A strong and committed Finland »
The Government is seeking to make Finland a strong and committed country that can withstand global storms.
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Minister of Climate and the Environment »
Minister of Climate and the Environment Kai Mykkänen is the head of the Ministry of the Environment.
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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.
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Ministry of the Environment as a workplace »
We at the Ministry of the Environment want to ensure a better environment for future generations. At the Ministry of the Environment, you can have an impact on environmental matters, building, housing and biodiversity.