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Citizens’ Jury publishes a statement on the fairness of climate actions
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27.4.2021 12.00
Hiilihelppi provides tips on how to reduce the carbon footprint of living
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23.4.2021 15.32
Minister Krista Mikkonen attends ministerial discussions of the US Climate Summit on 23 April
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21.4.2021 15.44
Minister Mikkonen: Agreement on European Climate Law a major step towards a climate-neutral Europe
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21.4.2021 10.51
New COVID-19 risk assessment instructions for construction sites
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15.4.2021 10.06
Finland's Circular Economy Programme sets targets to curb overconsumption of natural resources
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8.4.2021 13.28
Nordic ideas to enrich the New European Bauhaus
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1.4.2021 10.32
Finland’s sustainable development work recognised with Catalyst 2030 Award: inclusive practices and international cooperation emphasised in jury’s decision
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25.3.2021 18.05
Citizens’ Jury to deliberate the fairness and impact of Finland’s emission reduction measures
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15.3.2021 11.56
Nordic countries take joint action to cut climate emissions from construction
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1.3.2021 11.32
Construction emissions may now be compared – new emissions database lays foundation for statutory guidance of low-carbon construction
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1.3.2021 10.04
Online survey on the climate plan attracted 18,000 responses
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22.2.2021 10.11
Nature and sustainable recovery the themes of UN Environment Assembly UNEA
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19.2.2021 10.34
Just transition must be considered more systematically in sectoral low-carbon plans
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8.2.2021 15.05
Climate Policy Roundtable meets to discuss sectoral low-carbon roadmaps
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5.2.2021 9.19
Ministry of the Environment participates in a joint European research project on forest sector – The call is open until 13 April 2021
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27.1.2021 7.41
Comments from citizens to spur reform of the climate change policy plan – How can we reduce emissions effectively and fairly?
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19.1.2021 9.01
Architecture must react to changes in society
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12.1.2021 14.30
Finland’s first maritime spatial plan completed — extensive work will help to combine the good state of the marine environment and sustainable growth
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18.12.2020 13.29
EU environment ministers meet in Brussels to finalise the climate commitment to UN
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16.12.2020 12.21
Minister Mikkonen: New 2030 climate target timely – shows EU's strong commitment to climate action
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11.12.2020 12.46
Virtual climate summit hopes to rally momentum for global climate action
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9.12.2020 15.51
National Commission on Sustainable Development to begin work on 2030 Agenda roadmap next year based on preliminary study
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3.12.2020 16.02
Fairness in climate action must be heavily underlined and Finland’s carbon neutrality goal connected firmly to the legislation
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2.12.2020 16.33
New weight to cooperation and special characteristics of regions
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1.12.2020 16.08
Climate Policy Roundtable meets to discuss the Climate Change Act
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30.11.2020 15.49
Study: Tax compensations can be used to influence the economic effects of climate policy – consequences for different types of households vary
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20.11.2020 9.22
International evaluation: Work of the Finnish Environment institute effective and of high quality
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18.11.2020 15.29
Saimaa ringed seal habitats proposed to UNESCO World Heritage tentative list
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11.11.2020 9.34
Amendment to the Money Collection Act concerning voluntary carbon offsetting sent out for comments
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6.11.2020 13.13
Ministry of the Environment and Sámi Parliament negotiate on the Climate Change Act
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29.10.2020 15.07
Study: Carbon tariffs may curb carbon leakage, but implementing them is a slow and uncertain process that burdens trade relations
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29.10.2020 9.29
Transition to fossil-free transport must take social justice, regional differences and competitiveness into account
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28.10.2020 15.23
Climate Policy Roundtable to discuss just transition towards fossil-free transport
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27.10.2020 17.09
New foundation to safeguard future of Paimio Sanatorium
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27.10.2020 14.03
Prime Minister Marin and several other ministers to attend virtual Nordic meetings
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22.10.2020 13.34
Minister Mikkonen to EU Environment Council in Luxembourg – European Climate Law and Biodiversity Strategy on the agenda
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22.10.2020 13.22
Climate Change Act is being reformed – online consultation on citizens’ views concerning participation and justice
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15.10.2020 18.07
Environmental administration to introduce a built environment information system
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28.9.2020 10.57
Ministers Leppä and Mikkonen: State of the Baltic Sea to be improved through joint action of the environment, agriculture and fisheries sectors
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28.9.2020 8.56
Climate policy influencing forums discuss the building blocks of a just transition – a shared vision plays a key role
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24.9.2020 12.41
Ministerial Working Group on Climate and Energy Policy discussed the reform of the Climate Change Act and procurement of low-emission vehicles
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23.9.2020 17.43
National Urban Strategy supports role of cities as innovators and in boosting competitiveness
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23.9.2020 10.01
Prime Minister convenes joint meeting of climate policy forums
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21.9.2020 14.29
Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Krista Mikkonen: Budget brings welcome boost to climate work
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16.9.2020 17.30
Strong focus on nature conservation in the 2021 Budget
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16.9.2020 17.00
Minister Mikkonen welcomes the Commission’s proposal on EU climate goal: A higher target is also in Finland’s interest
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16.9.2020 11.30
The year of celebration for European landscapes
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7.9.2020 3.44
Ministerial Working Group on Climate and Energy Policy discussed support from EU recovery package for transition towards carbon neutral Finland
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2.9.2020 8.13
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