Press Releases
Finland to strengthen environmental and circular economy cooperation with China
29.10.2024 14.01
On 29 October, Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Kai Mykkänen signed two Memorandums of Understanding promoting Finland–China cooperation on the environment and the circular economy.
Framework created for voluntary biodiversity markets – cooperation started to boost action
25.10.2024 13.51
Financing is needed to preserve biodiversity, both in Finland and globally. The EU Nature Restoration Regulation, the EU Biodiversity Strategy and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework call for measures that will require evermore financing, especially from the private sector.
Finland and Ukraine strengthen environmental and energy cooperation as part of sustainable reconstruction of Ukraine
19.10.2024 17.01
Finland promotes Environmental Security in war-ravaged Ukraine. Minister of Climate and the Environment of Finland Kai Mykkänen and Minister of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine Svitlana Hrynchuk agreed on stronger cooperation in the forest, nature, meteorology and energy sectors.
UN Biodiversity Conference in Cali to focus on implementation of new biodiversity targets
16.10.2024 11.33
The Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (COP16) will convene in Cali, Colombia on 21 October–1 November 2024. The main objective of COP16 is to agree on the implementation of the global biodiversity targets and the related monitoring. Finland’s delegation will be led by Minister of Climate and the Environment Kai Mykkänen.
EU environment ministers prepare for upcoming international environment meetings
11.10.2024 13.08
The EU environment ministers will meet in Luxembourg on Monday 14 October. The topics include the negotiation objectives of the EU for both the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP16) in October and UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in November. The ministers will also exchange views on the progress of the UN Plastics Treaty and on the EU Chemicals Strategy. Minister of Climate and the Environment Kai Mykkänen will represent Finland in Luxembourg.
Outlines for ownership policy concerning Metsähallitus – new objectives related to promotion of renewable energy, restoration of flowing waters and recognition of revenue
9.10.2024 9.25
On 9 October 2024, the Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy discussed and supported the new outlines for the ownership policy concerning Metsähallitus for 2024–2027. Besides the reconciliation of different needs, new objectives have also been included. Among the topics concerned are the economic benefit from the operations of Metsähallitus to the State and promotion of biodiversity and renewable energy.
Minister Mykkänen: Work on climate handprint a significant opportunity for Finland – calculation model developed together with business and industry
26.9.2024 7.57
The Government’s aim is to create clean economic growth in Finland and replace pollution-generating solutions around the world through technology exports. The Government will boost the work on the positive climate handprint together with business and industry.
EU Member States support adapting the conservation status of wolf - Finland voted for the decision
25.9.2024 16.13
The European Commission gave a proposal to move the wolf from the list of strictly protected species to protected species in December 2023. On Wednesday 25 September, the EU Member States outlined that the adaptation of the conservation status will proceed to be decided by the Standing Committee of the Bern Convention.
Minister Mykkänen: Work on voluntary carbon markets continues – Finland has potential related to technical carbon sequestration solutions
24.9.2024 12.34
The Government has set the target to promote voluntary carbon markets. The aim is to create long-term business opportunities related to carbon sequestration, which would also contribute to Finland’s efforts to reach the climate targets.
Climate Week in partnership with UN General Assembly started in New York – Finland joined CHAMP initiative to boost climate action in cities and regions
23.9.2024 10.43
Cities and municipalities are in a key position in terms of reaching the climate targets, both in Finland and globally. Finland has joined the UN CHAMP initiative to support the climate work of cities and regions.
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Water4All: Funding available for research projects related to water and circular economy
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23.9.2024 9.21
Guidelines adopted for application of Do No Significant Harm principle
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4.7.2024 7.57
Project results: There are options other than demolition – we just need to find them
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24.4.2024 16.18
Finland launches the 2024 European Heritage Days with a social media campaign – take part and share your favourite destinations
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15.2.2024 11.35
Companies commit to reducing use of single-use plastic portion packs
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16.1.2024 14.30
Lake landscape on frosty morning wins Landscape Day photo contest
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10.11.2023 8.12
Sámi Climate Council started its work
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17.10.2023 13.23
A new playbook gives companies information on how to accelerate the circular economy
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11.5.2023 9.05
Green deal scenarios envisage a new circular economy for Finland
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8.5.2023 16.30
Finland shows the way in carbon sequestration and soil research – topical themes in EU
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27.4.2023 13.45
Members sought for Sámi Climate Council
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21.4.2023 8.37
Threat and opportunity - cultural environments in changing climate
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13.2.2023 7.48
Speech of Minister Maria Ohisalo at the Convention on Biological Diversity, 15th Conference of the Parties, High Level Segment in Montreal, 16.12.2022
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16.12.2022 17.28
Speech of Minister Maria Ohisalo at the Into the Woods event 24.11.2022
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24.11.2022 12.12
This year, the Lääkkeetön Itämeri campaign aims to reduce the incorrect disposal of medicines – particularly young people have much to learn
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22.8.2022 8.25
Candidates sought for Multidisciplinary Expert Panel of IPBES
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11.2.2022 13.38
Citizens’ Jury tested in Finland to support climate policy preparation
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26.8.2021 11.50
Returning expired medicines has increased in Finland
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26.8.2021 9.53
Sustainability, natural environment, equality – Nordic building blocks for the New European Bauhaus initiative
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31.5.2021 11.03
Hiilihelppi provides tips on how to reduce the carbon footprint of living
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23.4.2021 15.32