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Nature conservation areas The purpose of nature conservation areas is to safeguard the biodiversity of species and habitats. Nature conservation areas also contribute to the preservation of national landscapes, cultural heritage and recreation and...https://ym.fi/en/nature-conservation-areas
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Decrees on type approval of construction products Type approval is voluntary for manufacturers. By this, they can prove that the characteristics of the construction product are such that it fulfils the essential technical requirements laid down fo...https://ym.fi/en/decrees-on-type-approval-of-construction-products
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Sustainable consumption and production In 2012, the UN Member States adopted the 10 Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns, which extended until the end of 2022. In 2020, the UN General Assembly decided to ...https://ym.fi/en/sustainable-consumption-and-production
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Preparedness at the Ministry of the Environment The Ministry of the Environment is responsible for managing, monitoring and coordinating the environmental administration’s preparedness for disruptions in both normal and emergency conditions. Prepa...https://ym.fi/en/preparedness-at-the-ministry
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5.2.2020 | The ambassadors of the EU Member States today adopted a shared political agreement on the content of the new Drinking Water Directive. The new Drinking Water Directive is aimed at guaranteeing a higher quality of drinking water, enhancing the accessibility of water, increasing the communication of information about water management and improving the energy efficiency of water utilities in the entire Union.https://ym.fi/en/-/1271139/eu-n-uusi-juomavesidirektiivi-parantaa-talousveden-turvallisuutta
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National parks and strict nature reserves – backbone of the nature conservation network National parks and strict nature reserves constitute the backbone of the Finnish network of nature conservation areas. In Finland there are 40 national parks w...https://ym.fi/en/national-parks-and-strict-nature-reserves
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A better environment for future generations The revised strategy of the Ministry of the Environment stretches to 2035. In future, the Ministry of the Environment will focus even more strongly on three themes: comprehensive solutions to the ecologi...https://ym.fi/en/strategy-and-goals
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Wind power construction Wind power is a renewable and nearly emission-free form of energy production. It can be produced relatively fast and at a relatively low cost, and and it increases Finland’s self-sufficiency in energy. Increasing wind power...https://ym.fi/en/wind-power-construction
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Environmental permits and supervision of environmental protection A permit under the Environmental Protection Act is required for operations that cause a risk of environmental pollution. A permit is required for activities such as forest, metal an...https://ym.fi/en/environmental-permits-and-supervision-of-environmental-protection
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The National Building Code of Finland The Land Use and Building Act (132/1999) specifies the general conditions concerning building, substantive technical requirements, building permit procedure and building supervision by the authorities. The sub...https://ym.fi/en/the-national-building-code-of-finland
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22.8.2018 | Finland published a new strategy for building a water-secure world Ministry of the Environment Publication date 22.8.2018 4.55 Type: News item © Teemu Kuusimurto, The Finnish Water Way is Finland’s new strategy for building a water-secure world. T...https://ym.fi/en/-/finland-published-a-new-strategy-for-building-a-water-secure-world
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Chemicals legislation One of the primary goals of chemicals legislation is to prevent the environmental impacts of chemicals before they can cause problems. The majority of the chemicals legislation consists of EU regulations directly applicable i...https://ym.fi/en/chemicals-legislation
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21.9.2017 | China and the EU strengthen cooperation to improve water security Ministry of the Environment Publication date 21.9.2017 6.01 Type: Press release Ministry of the Environment and Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry : Today, on 21 September 2017, C...https://ym.fi/en/-/china-and-the-eu-strengthen-cooperation-to-improve-water-security
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Research and development Diverse R&D activities at the Ministry of the Environment Research-based data and knowledge are vital for the core activities of the Ministry of the Environment - high-quality legislative drafting, steering and strategic p...https://ym.fi/en/research-and-development
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Climate legislation Finland's national legislation concerning climate policy has evolved gradually, reflecting the obligations imposed by international conventions and EU legislation. Finnish Climate Act The new Climate Act (423/2022) entered into...https://ym.fi/en/climate-change-legislation
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21.9.2017 | Today, on 21 September 2017, China, the European Commission and several EU Member States signed a Declaration in Turku to strengthen water cooperation between the EU and China. The aim is to join forces to promote sustainable development and improve water security. China and the EU also signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish dialogue on water policy.https://ym.fi/en/-/1410837/kiina-ja-eu-vahvistavat-yhteistyota-vesiturvallisuuden-parantamiseksi
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Preventing environmental damage Environmental damage Environmental damage means a sudden incident where an environmentally harmful substance is or could be released to the environment in such a way that it causes danger or harm to the environment ...https://ym.fi/en/preventing-environmental-damage
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11.9.2019 | Finland aims to improve water quality in the Baltic Sea by applying gypsum to fields Ministry of the Environment Publication date 11.9.2019 6.19 Type: Press release The Finnish Ministry of the Environment is enhancing the protection of the Baltic ...https://ym.fi/en/-/finland-aims-to-improve-water-quality-in-the-baltic-sea-by-applying-gypsum-to-fields
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4.6.2026 | A study led by the Finnish Meteorological Institute is describing the impact on Finland of a deteriorating Atlantic meridional overturning circulation (AMOC) for the first time. The Government-funded HIIPUVA project is strengthening the knowledge base in preparation for conditions in which climate tipping points may rapidly disrupt living conditions.https://ym.fi/en/-/finland-prepares-for-a-weakened-amoc-new-research-project-launched
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Cultural environments Human activities leave traces in the environment. This is how cultural environments are created and formed. They tell about human activities and interaction with the environment at different times. In the Finnish context, ‘Cu...https://ym.fi/en/cultural-environment
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28.9.2015 | Water sustains life Ministry of the Environment Publication date 28.9.2015 12.36 Type: News item © Foto: Jussi Salmi Lack of safe and sufficient water resources is already now a threat to people, ecosystems and economy in many parts of the world, ...https://ym.fi/en/-/water-sustains-life
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All news and press releases RSS (Opens New Window) (Opens New Window) Marko Nurmikolu appointed Director of Legislative Affairs at Ministry of the Environment Type: Press release Publication date: 27.8.2026 13.53 60,000 litres of oil removed from ...https://ym.fi/en/news-and-press-releases
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18.9.2017 | On 21–22 September 2017, a high-level political conference on water cooperation between China and the EU will be organised in Turku, Finland. On the agenda at the conference are the water-related UN Sustainable Development Goals, water in circular economy, and strengthening the cooperation between European and Chinese water companies.https://ym.fi/en/-/1410837/turussa-rakennetaan-kiinan-ja-euroopan-vesiyhteistyota-paikalla-monen-maan-ministerit
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25.3.2019 | Climate change, protecting our water resources and ensuring the sustainability of food production require a shift to a system in which nutrients circulate. Over the past three years, the Key Government Project promoting the circular economy has invested more than EUR 30 million in water protection and nutrient recycling. Has Finland reached its goal of becoming a model country for nutrient and energy self-sufficiency?https://ym.fi/en/-/1410837/karkihanke-vahvisti-suomen-ruokajarjestelman-kestavyytta
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22.6.2017 | In September 2017 a high-level political conference on water cooperation will be organised in Turku, Finland. On the agenda at the conference are the water-related UN Sustainable Development Goals, water in circular economy, and strengthening the cooperation between European and Chinese water companies.https://ym.fi/en/-/1410837/vesiyrityksille-ovet-auki-kiinaan-turussa-rakennetaan-syyskuussa-yhteistyota
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Circular economy market This is how we implement the Circular Economy Programme Estimates for the value of the global market supporting the circular economy are in hundreds of billions of euros. The circular economy and technological advances offe...https://ym.fi/en/strategic-programme-to-promote-a-circular-economy/circular-economy-market
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News Press Releases Marko Nurmikolu appointed Director of Legislative Affairs at Ministry of the Environment 27.8.2026 13.53 Marko Nurmikolu (Photo: Association of Finnish Local and Regional Authorities) The Finnish Government has appointed Marko ...https://ym.fi/en/news
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16.5.2017 | In September 2017 a high-level political conference on water cooperation will be organised in Turku, Helsinki. On the agenda at the conference are the water-related UN Sustainable Development Goals, water in circular economy, and strengthening the cooperation between European and Chinese water companies.https://ym.fi/en/-/1410837/china-europe-water-cooperation-built-in-turku-in-september
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10.10.2013 | Waste water tunnel in the river Neva completed – almost all waste water from St. Petersburg is now treated Ministry of the Environment Publication date 10.10.2013 5.30 Type: News item Launching ceremony of the new waste water tunnel in St. Petersb...https://ym.fi/en/-/waste-water-tunnel-in-the-river-neva-completed-almost-all-waste-water-from-st.-petersburg-is-now-treated
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27.8.2019 | Assessment of the status of Finland’s waters: Status of lakes and rivers about the same as before, coastal waters have deteriorated Ministry of the Environment Publication date 27.8.2019 3.56 Type: Press release © Teemu Kuusimurto Ministry of the ...https://ym.fi/en/-/assessment-of-the-status-of-finland-s-waters-status-of-lakes-and-rivers-about-the-same-as-before-coastal-waters-have-deteriorated
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During the Climate Conference COP29 Finland joined a number of new initiatives and boosted important initiatives launched earlier to promote clean solutions.https://ym.fi/en/-/finland-joined-several-initiatives-and-declarations-at-cop29-to-boost-climate-work
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2.10.2013 | Large lakes OK, coastal water quality poor Ministry of the Environment Publication date 2.10.2013 4.49 Type: Press release Ministry of the Environment, Finnish Environment Institute and Finnish Game and Fisheries Research Institute A new assessmen...https://ym.fi/en/-/large-lakes-ok-coastal-water-quality-poor
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25.6.2019 | Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Mikkonen to attend meeting of EU Environment Council in Luxembourg – water reuse, sustainable chemical policy and EU climate targets on the agenda Ministry of the Environment Publication date 25.6.201...https://ym.fi/en/-/minister-of-the-environment-and-climate-change-mikkonen-to-attend-meeting-of-eu-environment-council-in-luxembourg-water-reuse-sustainable-chemical-policy-and-eu-climate-targets-on-the-agenda
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19.11.2013 | Watch how St. Petersburg succeeded in cleaning up its waste water Ministry of the Environment Publication date 19.11.2013 11.54 Type: News item The city of St. Petersburg’s improved waste water treatment system is a success story. After 20 years o...https://ym.fi/en/-/watch-how-st.-petersburg-succeeded-in-cleaning-up-its-waste-water
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6.5.2026 | 1 TYPE APPROVAL BODIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACT ON THE TYPE APPROVAL OF CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS Type approval bodies Product group Validity Kiwa Sertifiointi Oy Ministry of the Environment Decree on the Type Approval of Weldable reinforcin...https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/0/Tyyppihyv%C3%A4ksynt%C3%A4laitokset%20taulukko%20englanniksi%2014042026.pdf/14f84802-a314-e6bf-ea63-5b96a6247aab?t=1778073318450
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2.3.2026 | The Ministry of the Environment will begin a law drafting process to expand the Eastern Gulf of Finland National Park to marine areas around the islands and rocky islets. The surface area of the marine areas concerned would be more than 60,000 hectares.https://ym.fi/en/-/ministry-of-environment-launches-project-to-expand-eastern-gulf-of-finland-national-park-to-marine-areas
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1.4.2026 | The nature values market supports the work to promote nature management in forests and offers an alternative way to seek funding that used to be mainly based on central government sources. In North Karelia, nature values trading is piloted in a few mire restoration sites.https://ym.fi/en/-/nature-values-trading-in-north-karelia-to-restore-biodiversity-of-mires
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12.6.2018 | The demand for solutions that recycle and save water is growing dramatically and food production is increasing in water areas. When the public and private sectors engage in goal-oriented collaboration, Finland can offer competitive solutions to the world's challenges. The priority areas of research and expertise supporting sustainable business activities in the blue bioeconomy have been defined in wide-ranging cooperation.https://ym.fi/en/-/1410837/sininen-biotalo-1
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17.12.2025 | The Government’s legislative reforms and the one-stop service at the Finnish Supervisory Agency, which will begin operating on 1 January 2026, will promote economic growth that is based on the cleanest solutions and will strengthen our comprehensive security. “The Government’s historic reforms concerning the permit procedures enter into force at the right moment. In different parts of Finland th...https://ym.fi/en/-/significant-legislative-reforms-to-boost-green-transition-and-investments
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4.3.2026 | Online Reporting Tool (ORT) Section I Brief overview of the process of preparation of the report General Government Finland National authorities responsible for the preparation and submission of the report Contact person Contact details Briefly de...https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/33891761/scbd-ort-Finland-Seventh-National-Report.pdf/a3550563-4020-e02b-7f92-e6ec9d62de0b?t=1772625453871