Ministry of the Environments news and press releasesMinistry of the Environments news and press releaseshttps://ym.fi/en/news-and-press-releases/-/asset_publisher/hZNmCcmIW8wI/rss2026-04-23T18:41:52Z2026-04-23T18:41:52ZEvaluation of National World Heritage Strategy: successful implementation, impact needs to growMinistry of Education and Culturehttps://ym.fi/en/-/1410845/evaluation-of-national-world-heritage-strategy-successful-implementation-impact-needs-to-grow2026-04-23T07:06:00Z2026-04-23T07:06:00ZMinistry of Education and Culture2026-04-23T07:06:00ZGovernment points out that housing policy falls within national competenceMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/government-points-out-that-housing-policy-falls-within-national-competence2026-04-20T10:24:00Z2026-04-20T10:24:00ZMinistry of the Environment2026-04-20T10:24:00ZFinsilva is selling and S Group is buying nature values in PielavesiMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/finsilva-is-selling-and-s-group-is-buying-nature-values-in-pielavesi2026-04-17T04:03:00Z2026-04-17T04:03:00ZMinistry of the Environment2026-04-17T04:03:00ZCarbon handprint of Finnish exports grew to 22 million tonnes – Minister Multala: “Finland is reducing emissions fast and taking clean solutions to the world”Ministry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/carbon-handprint-of-finnish-exports-grew-to-22-million-tonnes-minister-multala-finland-is-reducing-emissions-fast-and-taking-clean-solutions-to-the-world-2026-04-13T11:29:00Z2026-04-13T11:29:00ZMinistry of the Environment2026-04-13T11:29:00ZUNEP Executive Director visits Helsinki to discuss ways to strengthen UN work on environment with Nordic countriesMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/unep-executive-director-visits-helsinki-to-discuss-ways-to-strengthen-un-work-on-environment-with-nordic-countries2026-04-10T05:26:00Z2026-04-10T05:26:00ZMinistry of the Environment2026-04-10T05:26:00ZNature wins the most in nature values trading but all parties stand to benefitMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/nature-wins-the-most-in-nature-values-trading-but-all-parties-stand-to-benefit2026-04-09T04:00:00Z2026-04-09T04:00:00ZMinistry of the Environment2026-04-09T04:00:00ZObjectives of Climate Act evaluated: Finland’s objectives are in line with international agreements and EU obligationsMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/objectives-of-climate-act-evaluated-finland-s-objectives-are-in-line-with-international-agreements-and-eu-obligations2026-04-07T10:48:00Z2026-04-07T10:48:00ZMinistry of the Environment2026-04-07T10:48:00ZNature values trading in North Karelia to restore biodiversity of miresMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/nature-values-trading-in-north-karelia-to-restore-biodiversity-of-mires2026-04-01T12:03:00Z2026-04-01T12:03:00ZMinistry of the Environment2026-04-01T12:03:00ZParticipate and influence the process – Voxit discussion on ministry’s new strategy is now openMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/participate-and-influence-the-process-voxit-discussion-on-ministry-s-new-strategy-is-now-open2026-03-16T11:40:00Z2026-03-16T11:40:00ZMinistry of the Environment2026-03-16T11:40:00ZFinland stresses predictable climate policy at meeting of EU environment and climate ministers – Bioeconomy Strategy and emission standards of automotive industry also on agendaMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/finland-stresses-predictable-climate-policy-at-meeting-of-eu-environment-and-climate-ministers-bioeconomy-strategy-and-emission-standards-of-automotive-industry-also-on-agenda2026-03-16T06:59:00Z2026-03-16T06:59:00ZMinistry of the Environment2026-03-16T06:59:00ZMinister Multala: Strong EU emissions trading system secures investments and competitivenessMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/minister-multala-strong-eu-emissions-trading-system-secures-investments-and-competitiveness2026-03-12T15:15:00Z2026-03-12T15:15:00ZMinistry of the Environment2026-03-12T15:15:00ZReport: Lasting solutions to problems of cheap imports require EU-level influenceMinistry of Economic Affairs and Employmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/1410877/report-lasting-solutions-to-problems-of-cheap-imports-require-eu-level-influence2026-03-09T10:32:00Z2026-03-09T10:32:00ZMinistry of Economic Affairs and Employment2026-03-09T10:32:00ZMETSO Programme exceeded targets for permanent protection, good progress in environmental subsidies and nature management in 2025Ministry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/metso-programme-exceeded-targets-for-permanent-protection-good-progress-in-environmental-subsidies-and-nature-management-in-20252026-03-06T08:01:00Z2026-03-06T08:01:00ZMinistry of the Environment2026-03-06T08:01:00ZFinnish-Indian partnership in environmental issues strengthenedMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/finnish-indian-partnership-in-environmental-issues-strengthened2026-03-05T09:10:00Z2026-03-05T09:10:00ZMinistry of the Environment2026-03-05T09:10:00ZFinland’s national report on biodiversity: We are heading in right direction but faster action is needed to reach biodiversity targetsMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/finland-s-national-report-on-biodiversity-we-are-heading-in-right-direction-but-faster-action-is-needed-to-reach-biodiversity-targets2026-03-04T12:04:00Z2026-03-04T12:04:00ZMinistry of the Environment2026-03-04T12:04:00ZMinistry of Environment launches project to expand Eastern Gulf of Finland National Park to marine areasMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/ministry-of-environment-launches-project-to-expand-eastern-gulf-of-finland-national-park-to-marine-areas2026-03-02T09:22:00Z2026-03-02T09:22:00ZMinistry of the Environment2026-03-02T09:22:00ZFive years of Helmi Habitats Programme – rehabilitation of small water bodies and forest nature management as bright spots in 2025Ministry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/five-years-of-helmi-habitats-programme-rehabilitation-of-small-water-bodies-and-forest-nature-management-as-bright-spots-in-20252026-02-18T08:00:00Z2026-02-18T08:00:00ZMinistry of the Environment2026-02-18T08:00:00ZIPBES: Businesses can become agents of nature-positive change – assessment report approved after successful negotiationsMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/ipbes-businesses-can-become-agents-of-nature-positive-change-assessment-report-approved-after-successful-negotiations2026-02-09T13:00:00Z2026-02-09T13:00:00ZMinistry of the Environment2026-02-09T13:00:00ZNext assessment report of Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services IPBES explores linkages between biodiversity and businessMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/next-assessment-report-of-intergovernmental-science-policy-platform-on-biodiversity-and-ecosystem-services-ipbes-explores-linkages-between-biodiversity-and-business2026-02-02T12:38:00Z2026-02-02T12:38:00ZMinistry of the Environment2026-02-02T12:38:00ZStudy: Paris Agreement has significant impacts on climate policy - future less certainMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/study-paris-agreement-has-significant-impacts-on-climate-policy-future-less-certain2026-01-22T06:30:00Z2026-01-22T06:30:00ZMinistry of the Environment2026-01-22T06:30:00ZSignificant legislative reforms to boost green transition and investmentsMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/significant-legislative-reforms-to-boost-green-transition-and-investments2025-12-17T06:16:00Z2025-12-17T06:16:00ZMinistry of the Environment2025-12-17T06:16:00ZEnvironment ministers to discuss EU Bioeconomy StrategyMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/environment-ministers-to-discuss-eu-bioeconomy-strategy2025-12-15T10:47:00Z2025-12-15T10:47:00ZMinistry of the Environment2025-12-15T10:47:00ZUN Environment Assembly in Nairobi to focus on Advancing sustainable solutions for a resilient planetMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/un-environment-assembly-in-nairobi-to-focus-on-advancing-sustainable-solutions-for-a-resilient-planet2025-12-08T05:53:00Z2025-12-08T05:53:00ZMinistry of the Environment2025-12-08T05:53:00ZFurther boost to emission reductions – Government approved Medium-Term Climate PlanMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/further-boost-to-emission-reductions-government-approved-medium-term-climate-plan2025-12-04T11:45:00Z2025-12-04T11:45:00ZMinistry of the Environment2025-12-04T11:45:00ZAmendments to Forest Act and Nature Conservation Act under preparation following EU court judgmentMinistry of Agriculture and Forestryhttps://ym.fi/en/-/1410837/amendments-to-forest-act-and-nature-conservation-act-under-preparation-following-eu-court-judgment2025-12-04T10:08:00Z2025-12-04T10:08:00ZMinistry of Agriculture and Forestry2025-12-04T10:08:00ZFinnish Biodiversity Award to Crowdsorsa mobile game to fight against invasive alien speciesMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/finnish-biodiversity-award-to-crowdsorsa-mobile-game-to-fight-against-invasive-alien-species2025-11-28T06:47:00Z2025-11-28T06:47:00ZMinistry of the Environment2025-11-28T06:47:00ZRecent studies provide guidance for developing nature value marketsMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/recent-studies-provide-guidance-for-developing-nature-value-markets2025-11-25T07:54:00Z2025-11-25T07:54:00ZMinistry of the Environment2025-11-25T07:54:00ZOnly small steps forward in climate change mitigation at Climate Change Conference in BelémMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/only-small-steps-forward-in-climate-change-mitigation-at-climate-change-conference-in-belem2025-11-22T17:45:00Z2025-11-22T17:45:00ZMinistry of the Environment2025-11-22T17:45:00ZSignificant EU funding to ACWA LIFE project to improve status of waters in FinlandMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/significant-eu-funding-to-acwa-life-project-to-improve-status-of-waters-in-finland2025-11-13T07:01:00Z2025-11-13T07:01:00ZMinistry of the Environment2025-11-13T07:01:00ZSuccess of METSO Programme boosts transition to next programme periodMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/success-of-metso-programme-boosts-transition-to-next-programme-period2025-11-12T12:38:00Z2025-11-12T12:38:00ZMinistry of the Environment2025-11-12T12:38:00ZEU countries agree on 90 per cent emission reduction target by 2040 Ministry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/eu-countries-agree-on-90-per-cent-emission-reduction-target-by-2040-2025-11-05T08:43:00Z2025-11-05T08:43:00ZMinistry of the Environment2025-11-05T08:43:00ZClimate Change Conference in Belém to focus on implementation – more effective actions especially by large economies neededMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/climate-change-conference-in-belem-to-focus-on-implementation-more-effective-actions-especially-by-large-economies-needed2025-10-30T14:07:00Z2025-10-30T14:07:00ZMinistry of the Environment2025-10-30T14:07:00ZWorking group to explore ways to coordinate nature restoration and national defenceMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/working-group-to-explore-ways-to-coordinate-nature-restoration-and-national-defence2025-10-30T08:07:00Z2025-10-30T08:07:00ZMinistry of the Environment2025-10-30T08:07:00ZMinister Multala: Preserving biodiversity supports Europe’s competitiveness and stability of societies - Finland at forefront in developing new funding solutionsMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/minister-multala-preserving-biodiversity-supports-europe-s-competitiveness-and-stability-of-societies-finland-at-forefront-in-developing-new-funding-solutions2025-10-24T12:05:00Z2025-10-24T12:05:00ZMinistry of the Environment2025-10-24T12:05:00ZEU environment and climate ministers meet in Luxembourg - EU positions for UN Climate Change Conference COP30 on agendaMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/eu-environment-and-climate-ministers-meet-in-brussels-eu-positions-for-un-climate-change-conference-cop30-on-agenda2025-10-20T07:45:00Z2025-10-20T07:45:00ZMinistry of the Environment2025-10-20T07:45:00ZState of nature is still poor in Europe – competitiveness and security would also benefit from environmental and climate actionsMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/state-of-nature-is-still-poor-in-europe-competitiveness-and-security-would-also-benefit-from-environmental-and-climate-actions2025-10-06T05:30:00Z2025-10-06T05:30:00ZMinistry of the Environment2025-10-06T05:30:00ZUN Secretary-General hosts Climate Summit to boost Nationally Determined ContributionsMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/un-secretary-general-hosts-climate-summit-to-boost-nationally-determined-contributions2025-09-22T04:58:00Z2025-09-22T04:58:00ZMinistry of the Environment2025-09-22T04:58:00ZEU climate and environment ministers seek common understanding of how EU will update its Nationally Determined ContributionMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/eu-climate-and-environment-ministers-seek-common-understanding-of-how-eu-will-update-its-nationally-determined-contribution2025-09-17T12:10:00Z2025-09-17T12:10:00ZMinistry of the Environment2025-09-17T12:10:00ZFinland and Denmark agree on framework for CO2 transport and storageMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/finland-and-denmark-agree-on-framework-for-co2-transport-and-storage2025-09-09T07:53:00Z2025-09-09T07:53:00ZMinistry of the Environment2025-09-09T07:53:00ZGovernment decided Finland’s position on European Commission’s proposal for climate target by 2040Ministry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/government-decided-finland-s-position-on-european-commission-s-proposal-for-climate-target-for-20402025-09-04T14:52:00Z2025-09-04T14:52:00ZMinistry of the Environment2025-09-04T14:52:00ZFinland and Norway strengthen cooperation on carbon capture, transportation and storageMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/finland-and-norway-strengthen-cooperation-on-carbon-capture-transportation-and-storage2025-09-04T11:43:00Z2025-09-04T11:43:00ZMinistry of the Environment2025-09-04T11:43:00ZCitizens’ panel declaration: the most important thing is to prevent the state of nature from further deterioratingMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/citizens-panel-declaration-the-most-important-thing-is-to-prevent-the-state-of-nature-from-further-deteriorating2025-08-28T12:38:00Z2025-08-28T12:38:00ZMinistry of the Environment2025-08-28T12:38:00ZHeritage Days 2025: Visit favourite cultural spots of the locals—and give your own tipsMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/heritage-days-2025-visit-favourite-cultural-spots-of-the-locals-and-give-your-own-tips2025-08-27T11:29:00Z2025-08-27T11:29:00ZMinistry of the Environment2025-08-27T11:29:00ZSalla’s Saija designated Finland’s eighth national landscape management areaMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/salla-s-saija-designated-finland-s-eighth-national-landscape-management-area2025-08-25T07:03:00Z2025-08-25T07:03:00ZMinistry of the Environment2025-08-25T07:03:00ZSolutions for Global Plastics Treaty to be sought in Geneva on 5–14 AugustMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/solutions-for-global-plastics-treaty-to-be-sought-in-geneva-on-5-14-august2025-08-05T09:37:00Z2025-08-05T09:37:00ZMinistry of the Environment2025-08-05T09:37:00ZMedium-term Climate Plan circulated for commentsMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/medium-term-climate-plan-circulated-for-comments2025-07-02T15:11:00Z2025-07-02T15:11:00ZMinistry of the Environment2025-07-02T15:11:00ZFinland supports Commission’s proposal concerning 90 per cent emission reduction target by 2040Ministry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/finland-supports-commission-s-proposal-concerning-90-per-cent-emission-reduction-target-by-20402025-07-02T12:20:00Z2025-07-02T12:20:00ZMinistry of the Environment2025-07-02T12:20:00ZAnnual Climate Report 2025: Emissions from Finland’s energy production fell sharply, but more action is needed to meet climate targetsMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/annual-climate-report-2025-emissions-from-finland-s-energy-production-fell-sharply-but-more-action-is-needed-to-meet-climate-targets2025-06-27T08:54:00Z2025-06-27T08:54:00ZMinistry of the Environment2025-06-27T08:54:00ZEU environment ministers prepare for UN Climate Conference and aim to reach common approach to regulation on circularity requirements for vehiclesMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/eu-environment-ministers-prepare-for-un-climate-conference-and-aim-to-reach-common-approach-to-regulation-on-circularity-requirements-for-vehicles2025-06-16T07:46:00Z2025-06-16T07:46:00ZMinistry of the Environment2025-06-16T07:46:00ZOSCE Chair Finland to convene international conference on climate and securityMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/osce-chair-finland-to-convene-international-conference-on-climate-and-security2025-06-09T12:48:00Z2025-06-09T12:48:00ZMinistry of the Environment2025-06-09T12:48:00ZCitizens’ panel on nature restoration launched – citizens’ views to be considered as part of preparing the national restoration planMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/citizens-panel-on-nature-restoration-launched-citizens-views-to-be-considered-as-part-of-preparing-the-national-restoration-plan2025-05-27T05:58:00Z2025-05-27T05:58:00ZMinistry of the Environment2025-05-27T05:58:00ZMinistry of the Environment requests comments on the proposal for the new Land Use ActMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/ministry-of-the-environment-requests-comments-on-the-proposal-for-the-new-land-use-act2025-05-16T11:58:00Z2025-05-16T11:58:00ZMinistry of the Environment2025-05-16T11:58:00ZEU environment ministers to meet in Brussels - Finland stresses the potential of bioeconomy and circular economy as part of the Clean Industrial Deal Ministry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/eu-environment-ministers-to-meet-in-brussels-finland-stresses-the-potential-of-bioeconomy-and-circular-economy-as-part-of-the-clean-industrial-deal-2025-03-26T10:58:00Z2025-03-26T10:58:00ZMinistry of the Environment2025-03-26T10:58:00ZTheme year highlights the many facets of our built heritageMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/theme-year-highlights-the-many-facets-of-our-built-heritage2025-03-24T13:24:00Z2025-03-24T13:24:00ZMinistry of the Environment2025-03-24T13:24:00ZAwareness of progress of biodiversity loss has increased, climate solutions seen as opportunity for FinlandMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/awareness-of-progress-of-biodiversity-loss-has-increased-climate-solutions-seen-as-opportunity-for-finland2025-03-17T04:29:00Z2025-03-17T04:29:00ZMinistry of the Environment2025-03-17T04:29:00ZOpinions requested on proposals for Social Climate Fund measures in FinlandMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/opinions-requested-on-proposals-for-social-climate-fund-measures-in-finland2025-03-13T08:03:00Z2025-03-13T08:03:00ZMinistry of the Environment2025-03-13T08:03:00ZVoluntary forest protection under METSO Programme reached its target ahead of time - next period starting in 2026 preparedMinistry of Agriculture and Forestryhttps://ym.fi/en/-/voluntary-forest-protection-under-metso-programme-reached-its-target-ahead-of-time-next-period-starting-in-2026-prepared2025-03-10T12:01:00Z2025-03-10T12:01:00ZMinistry of Agriculture and Forestry2025-03-10T12:01:00ZOutcomes of citizens’ assembly feed into topical climate plansMinistry of Economic Affairs and Employmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/outcomes-of-citizens-assembly-feed-into-topical-climate-plans2025-03-04T10:13:00Z2025-03-04T10:13:00ZMinistry of Economic Affairs and Employment2025-03-04T10:13:00ZCentre for State-Subsidised Housing Construction starts operating on 1 March – Interim Director appointedMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/centre-for-state-subsidised-housing-construction-starts-operating-on-1-march-interim-director-appointed2025-02-28T10:30:00Z2025-02-28T10:30:00ZMinistry of the Environment2025-02-28T10:30:00ZUN Biodiversity Conference agrees on steps towards more effective financing – “Victory of multilateral cooperation”Ministry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/un-biodiversity-conference-agrees-on-steps-towards-more-effective-financing-victory-of-multilateral-cooperation-2025-02-27T22:38:00Z2025-02-27T22:38:00ZMinistry of the Environment2025-02-27T22:38:00ZMonitoring, evaluation and finance on agenda at resumed session of UN Biodiversity ConferenceMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/monitoring-evaluation-and-finance-on-agenda-at-resumed-session-of-un-biodiversity-conference2025-02-19T08:10:00Z2025-02-19T08:10:00ZMinistry of the Environment2025-02-19T08:10:00ZFinal evaluation: METSO Programme had positive impact on forest biodiversity – next programme period being preparedMinistry of Agriculture and Forestryhttps://ym.fi/en/-/final-evaluation-metso-programme-had-positive-impact-on-forest-biodiversity-next-programme-period-being-prepared2025-02-05T07:01:00Z2025-02-05T07:01:00ZMinistry of Agriculture and Forestry2025-02-05T07:01:00ZNew OSCE Special Representative Kerstin Stendahl: Climate security is part of crisis resilienceMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/new-osce-special-representative-kerstin-stendahl-climate-security-is-part-of-crisis-resilience2025-01-22T07:38:00Z2025-01-22T07:38:00ZMinistry of the Environment2025-01-22T07:38:00ZMinistry of the Environment requests comments on the decree concerning guideline values of protected animals and plantsMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/ministry-of-the-environment-requests-comments-on-the-decree-concerning-guideline-values-of-protected-animals-and-plants2025-01-16T07:50:00Z2025-01-16T07:50:00ZMinistry of the Environment2025-01-16T07:50:00ZStrong visibility for the Finnish business sector at the UN COP30 Climate Change ConferenceMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/strong-visibility-for-the-finnish-business-sector-at-the-un-cop30-climate-change-conference2024-12-19T13:22:00Z2024-12-19T13:22:00ZMinistry of the Environment2024-12-19T13:22:00ZEU environment ministers meet in Brussels on 17 DecemberMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/eu-environment-ministers-meet-in-brussels-on-17-december2024-12-16T10:39:00Z2024-12-16T10:39:00ZMinistry of the Environment2024-12-16T10:39:00ZUN Climate Conference agrees on finance goalMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/un-climate-conference-agrees-on-finance-goal2024-11-24T00:18:00Z2024-11-24T00:18:00ZMinistry of the Environment2024-11-24T00:18:00ZSolutions for Global Plastics Treaty sought in Busan on 25 November–1 DecemberMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/solutions-for-global-plastics-treaty-sought-in-busan-on-25-november-1-december2024-11-22T06:01:00Z2024-11-22T06:01:00ZMinistry of the Environment2024-11-22T06:01:00ZBaku Climate Change Conference to focus on finance target – energy transition needs to be boostedMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/baku-climate-change-conference-to-focus-on-finance-target-energy-transition-needs-to-be-boosted2024-11-04T07:46:00Z2024-11-04T07:46:00ZMinistry of the Environment2024-11-04T07:46:00ZUN Biodiversity Conference reached agreement on genetic resources fund – other major issues remained unresolvedMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/un-biodiversity-conference-reached-agreement-on-genetic-resources-fund-other-major-issues-remained-unresolved2024-11-02T13:37:00Z2024-11-02T13:37:00ZMinistry of the Environment2024-11-02T13:37:00ZMinister Mykkänen: Environmental and climate themes high on agenda during visit to ChinaMinistry of Economic Affairs and Employmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/minister-mykkanen-environmental-and-climate-themes-high-on-agenda-during-visit-to-china2024-11-01T09:25:00Z2024-11-01T09:25:00ZMinistry of Economic Affairs and Employment2024-11-01T09:25:00ZFinland to strengthen environmental and circular economy cooperation with ChinaMinistry of Economic Affairs and Employmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/finland-to-strengthen-environmental-and-circular-economy-cooperation-with-china2024-10-29T12:01:00Z2024-10-29T12:01:00ZMinistry of Economic Affairs and Employment2024-10-29T12:01:00ZFramework created for voluntary biodiversity markets – cooperation started to boost actionMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/framework-created-for-voluntary-nature-values-market-cooperation-started-to-boost-their-development2024-10-25T10:51:00Z2024-10-25T10:51:00ZMinistry of the Environment2024-10-25T10:51:00ZFinland and Ukraine strengthen environmental and energy cooperation as part of sustainable reconstruction of UkraineMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/finland-and-ukraine-strengthen-environmental-and-energy-cooperation-as-part-of-sustainable-reconstruction-of-ukraine2024-10-19T14:01:00Z2024-10-19T14:01:00ZMinistry of the Environment2024-10-19T14:01:00ZUN Biodiversity Conference in Cali to focus on implementation of new biodiversity targetsMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/un-biodiversity-conference-in-cali-to-focus-on-implementation-of-new-biodiversity-targets2024-10-16T08:33:00Z2024-10-16T08:33:00ZMinistry of the Environment2024-10-16T08:33:00ZEU environment ministers prepare for upcoming international environment meetingsMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/eu-environment-ministers-prepare-for-upcoming-international-environment-meetings2024-10-11T10:08:00Z2024-10-11T10:08:00ZMinistry of the Environment2024-10-11T10:08:00ZOutlines for ownership policy concerning Metsähallitus – new objectives related to promotion of renewable energy, restoration of flowing waters and recognition of revenueMinistry of Agriculture and Forestryhttps://ym.fi/en/-/1410837/outlines-for-ownership-policy-concerning-metsahallitus-new-objectives-related-to-promotion-of-renewable-energy-restoration-of-flowing-waters-and-recognition-of-revenue2024-10-09T06:25:00Z2024-10-09T06:25:00ZMinistry of Agriculture and Forestry2024-10-09T06:25:00ZMinister Mykkänen: Work on climate handprint a significant opportunity for Finland – calculation model developed together with business and industryMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/minister-mykkanen-work-on-climate-handprint-a-significant-opportunity-for-finland-calculation-model-developed-together-with-business-and-industry2024-09-26T04:57:00Z2024-09-26T04:57:00ZMinistry of the Environment2024-09-26T04:57:00ZEU Member States support adapting the conservation status of wolf - Finland voted for the decisionMinistry of Agriculture and Forestryhttps://ym.fi/en/-/eu-member-states-support-adapting-the-conservation-status-of-wolf-finland-voted-for-the-decision2024-09-25T13:13:00Z2024-09-25T13:13:00ZMinistry of Agriculture and Forestry2024-09-25T13:13:00ZMinister Mykkänen: Work on voluntary carbon markets continues – Finland has potential related to technical carbon sequestration solutionsMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/minister-mykkanen-work-on-voluntary-carbon-markets-continues-finland-has-potential-related-to-technical-carbon-sequestration-solutions2024-09-24T09:34:00Z2024-09-24T09:34:00ZMinistry of the Environment2024-09-24T09:34:00ZClimate Week in partnership with UN General Assembly started in New York – Finland joined CHAMP initiative to boost climate action in cities and regionsMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/climate-week-in-partnership-with-un-general-assembly-started-in-new-york-finland-joined-champ-initiative-to-boost-climate-action-in-cities-and-regions2024-09-23T07:43:00Z2024-09-23T07:43:00ZMinistry of the Environment2024-09-23T07:43:00ZWater4All: Funding available for research projects related to water and circular economyMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/water4all-funding-available-for-research-projects-related-to-water-and-circular-economy2024-09-23T06:21:00Z2024-09-23T06:21:00ZMinistry of the Environment2024-09-23T06:21:00ZMinister Mykkänen: Actions needed to restore trust in responsible and sustainable forest industryMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/minister-mykkanen-actions-needed-to-restore-trust-in-responsible-and-sustainable-forest-industry2024-09-10T14:34:00Z2024-09-10T14:34:00ZMinistry of the Environment2024-09-10T14:34:00ZFinland and Norway to cooperate on cross-border transportation and storage of CO2Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/finland-and-norway-to-cooperate-on-cross-border-transportation-and-storage-of-co22024-09-06T08:09:00Z2024-09-06T08:09:00ZMinistry of Economic Affairs and Employment2024-09-06T08:09:00ZMinister Mykkänen: Lessons to be learned from destruction of freshwater pearl mussels to develop forestry practices and regulationMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/minister-mykkanen-lessons-to-be-learned-from-destruction-of-freshwater-pearl-mussels-to-develop-forestry-practices-and-regulation2024-08-29T14:05:00Z2024-08-29T14:05:00ZMinistry of the Environment2024-08-29T14:05:00ZStatus assessment of the marine environment: minor improvements in the state of sea areas in Finland, overall picture remains poorMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/status-assessment-of-the-marine-environment-minor-improvements-in-the-state-of-sea-areas-in-finland-overall-picture-remains-poor2024-08-28T05:36:00Z2024-08-28T05:36:00ZMinistry of the Environment2024-08-28T05:36:00ZThe Ilmarinen shipwreck is being investigated to avoid potential oil spillsMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/the-ilmarinen-shipwreck-is-being-investigated-to-avoid-potential-oil-spills2024-08-12T07:01:00Z2024-08-12T07:01:00ZMinistry of the Environment2024-08-12T07:01:00ZGuidelines adopted for application of Do No Significant Harm principleMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/guidelines-adopted-for-application-of-do-no-significant-harm-principle2024-07-04T04:57:00Z2024-07-04T04:57:00ZMinistry of the Environment2024-07-04T04:57:00ZAnnual Climate Report: Clean energy transition makes good progress – further action needed to reach climate targetsMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/annual-climate-report-clean-energy-transition-makes-good-progress-further-action-needed-to-reach-climate-targets2024-06-27T10:40:00Z2024-06-27T10:40:00ZMinistry of the Environment2024-06-27T10:40:00ZEU’s Nature Restoration Regulation supported by Member States - Regulation into force in July-AugustMinistry of Agriculture and Forestryhttps://ym.fi/en/-/eu-s-nature-restoration-regulation-supported-by-member-states-regulation-into-force-in-july-august2024-06-17T09:10:00Z2024-06-17T09:10:00ZMinistry of Agriculture and Forestry2024-06-17T09:10:00ZEU environment ministers to meet in LuxemburgMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/eu-environment-ministers-to-meet-in-brussels2024-06-17T05:00:00Z2024-06-17T05:00:00ZMinistry of the Environment2024-06-17T05:00:00ZMinister of Climate and the Environment Kai Mykkänen meets Commissioner for Climate Action Hoekstra in Helsinki on 13 JuneMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/minister-of-climate-and-the-environment-kai-mykkanen-meets-commissioner-for-climate-action-hoekstra-in-helsinki-on-13-june2024-06-13T08:48:00Z2024-06-13T08:48:00ZMinistry of the Environment2024-06-13T08:48:00ZGovernor of Colorado Jared Polis visits Finland on 13 and 14 JuneMinistry of Economic Affairs and Employmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/governor-of-colorado-jared-polis-visits-finland-on-13-and-14-june2024-06-13T05:38:00Z2024-06-13T05:38:00ZMinistry of Economic Affairs and Employment2024-06-13T05:38:00ZFinnish SMEs and housing companies to benefit from €1 billion in financing for sustainable investments through EIF partnership with eight banksMinistry of Economic Affairs and Employmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/finnish-smes-and-housing-companies-to-benefit-from-1-billion-in-financing-for-sustainable-investments-through-eif-partnership-with-eight-banks2024-06-07T10:30:00Z2024-06-07T10:30:00ZMinistry of Economic Affairs and Employment2024-06-07T10:30:00ZClimate talks continue in Bonn with discussions on finance targetMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/climate-talks-continue-in-bonn-with-discussions-on-finance-target2024-06-03T10:35:00Z2024-06-03T10:35:00ZMinistry of the Environment2024-06-03T10:35:00ZMinister Mykkänen to Stockholm – closer cooperation between Finland and Sweden to promote clean transitionMinistry of Economic Affairs and Employmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/minister-mykkanen-to-stockholm-closer-cooperation-between-finland-and-sweden-to-promote-clean-transition2024-05-13T05:50:00Z2024-05-13T05:50:00ZMinistry of Economic Affairs and Employment2024-05-13T05:50:00ZMinistry of the Environment publishes online training on decarbonised construction – improve your competence and give feedbackMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/ministry-of-the-environment-publishes-online-training-on-decarbonised-construction-improve-your-competence-and-give-feedback2024-05-06T10:01:00Z2024-05-06T10:01:00ZMinistry of the Environment2024-05-06T10:01:00ZInternational cooperation to protect Baltic Sea continues without RussiaMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/international-cooperation-to-protect-baltic-sea-continues-without-russia2024-04-25T09:31:00Z2024-04-25T09:31:00ZMinistry of the Environment2024-04-25T09:31:00ZProject results: There are options other than demolition – we just need to find themMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/project-news-there-are-options-other-than-demolition-we-just-need-to-find-them2024-04-24T13:18:00Z2024-04-24T13:18:00ZMinistry of the Environment2024-04-24T13:18:00ZIncome limits introduced for selection of residents to state-subsidised rental housingMinistry of the Environmenthttps://ym.fi/en/-/income-limits-introduced-for-selection-of-residents-to-state-subsidised-rental-housing2024-04-11T11:32:00Z2024-04-11T11:32:00ZMinistry of the Environment2024-04-11T11:32:00Z