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  1. China and the EU strengthen cooperation to improve water security - Ministry of the Environment

    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
  2. Cultural environment - Ministry of the Environment

    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
  3. All news and press releases - Ministry of the Environment

    All news and press releases RSS (Opens New Window) (Opens New Window) 60,000 litres of oil removed from wreck of coastal defence ship Ilmarinen Type: Press release Publication date: 31.7.2026 9.07 European Commission proposes reforms to emissions ...
    https://ym.fi/en/news-and-press-releases
  4. Chinese market opened for water companies - cooperation built in Turku in September - Ministry of the Environment

    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
  5. 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

    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
  6. China-Europe water cooperation built in Turku – Ministers from several countries will be present - Ministry of the Environment

    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
  7. Circular economy market - Ministry of the Environment

    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
  8. News - Ministry of the Environment

    News Press Releases 60,000 litres of oil removed from wreck of coastal defence ship Ilmarinen 31.7.2026 9.07 Oil recovered from the wreck of Ilmarinen was transferred from the multi-purpose vessel Louhi to a tanker truck at the Finnish Navy base i...
    https://ym.fi/en/news
  9. Key Project increases sustainability of Finland’s food system - Ministry of the Environment

    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
  10. 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

    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
  11. Finland joined several initiatives and declarations at COP29 to boost climate work - Ministry of the Environment

    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
  12. Waste water tunnel in the river Neva completed – almost all waste water from St. Petersburg is now treated - Ministry of the Environment

    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
  13. Large lakes OK, coastal water quality poor - Ministry of the Environment

    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
  14. 14f84802-a314-e6bf-ea63-5b96a6247aab

    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
  15. Demand for water expertise increases across the world – Cooperation between public and private sectors the key to growth of business for Finland - Ministry of the Environment

    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
  16. Watch how St. Petersburg succeeded in cleaning up its waste water - Ministry of the Environment

    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
  17. Ministry of Environment launches project to expand Eastern Gulf of Finland National Park to marine areas - Ministry of the Environment

    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
  18. Nature values trading in North Karelia to restore biodiversity of mires - Ministry of the Environment

    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
  19. Significant legislative reforms to boost green transition and investments - Ministry of the Environment

    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
  21. Voluntary nature value markets - Ministry of the Environment

    Nature value markets The Finnish nature value market is founded on a voluntary ecological compensation model based on the Nature Conservation Act and nature value units verified by the authorities. At the core of nature value markets is the idea t...
    https://ym.fi/en/voluntary-nature-value-markets
  22. Next assessment report of Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services IPBES explores linkages between biodiversity and business - Ministry of the Environment

    2.2.2026 | The 12th Session of the Plenary of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services IPBES will begin in Manchester on 3 February. The session is to approve the Business & Biodiversity Report.
    https://ym.fi/en/-/next-assessment-report-of-intergovernmental-science-policy-platform-on-biodiversity-and-ecosystem-services-ipbes-explores-linkages-between-biodiversity-and-business
  23. 6ebd5cf9-9298-6837-4079-7cf345bb0d8d

    18.2.2026 | Results of Helmi Habitats Programme 2025 The results do not include measures of the projects carried out by municipalities and associations (Kunta-Helmi and Järjestö-Helmi) (GR = Government Resolution on the Helmi Habitats Programme 2021–2030) GR ...
    https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/33891761/Helmi-resultus-2025.pdf/6ebd5cf9-9298-6837-4079-7cf345bb0d8d?t=1771406972396
  24. Finland’s national report on biodiversity: We are heading in right direction but faster action is needed to reach biodiversity targets - Ministry of the Environment

    4.3.2026 | Finland’s new national report to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity shows that the work to halt biodiversity loss is heading in the right direction. Progress has been made in almost all sectors, but measures need to be upscaled in the protection, restoration and management of nature. Besides this, actions that cause biodiversity loss must be avoided or mitigated. Awareness of the importa...
    https://ym.fi/en/-/finland-s-national-report-on-biodiversity-we-are-heading-in-right-direction-but-faster-action-is-needed-to-reach-biodiversity-targets
  25. 159f85b6-1568-6571-ded2-2e2efbed0ab9

    16.1.2026 | Finland’s National Update Report on the Implementation of the New Urban Agenda in 2021-2025 Compiled by Emma Lappalainen, CEO, Finngroup Consultants 10/2025 2 (73) Contents 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................
    https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/58486706/Finlands%20National%20Report%20on%20Impl.%20of%20NUA%202021-2025.pdf/159f85b6-1568-6571-ded2-2e2efbed0ab9?t=1768555202762
  26. Minister Multala: Preserving biodiversity supports Europe’s competitiveness and stability of societies - Finland at forefront in developing new funding solutions - Ministry of the Environment

    24.10.2025 | Finland’s circular economy solutions and active role in developing nature funding for companies were strongly highlighted at the European Business & Nature Summit 2025 in Helsinki. In connection with the event, Minister Multala met Environment Commissioner Jessika Roswall and Eric Mamer, Director-General of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Environment.
    https://ym.fi/en/-/minister-multala-preserving-biodiversity-supports-europe-s-competitiveness-and-stability-of-societies-finland-at-forefront-in-developing-new-funding-solutions
  27. Working group to explore ways to coordinate nature restoration and national defence - Ministry of the Environment

    30.10.2025 | A working group of the Ministry of the Environment and Ministry of Defence has been appointed to explore how nature restoration and other ways to make use of natural barriers can support national defence and border security especially in eastern Finland.
    https://ym.fi/en/-/working-group-to-explore-ways-to-coordinate-nature-restoration-and-national-defence
  28. EU environment and climate ministers meet in Luxembourg - EU positions for UN Climate Change Conference COP30 on agenda - Ministry of the Environment

    20.10.2025 | The EU environment ministers will meet in Luxembourg on Tuesday 21 October. The ministers are expected to adopt Council conclusions on the preparations for the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) and on the Water Resilience Strategy. The ministers will also discuss the European Ocean Pact proposed by the European Commission. Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://ym.fi/en/-/eu-environment-and-climate-ministers-meet-in-brussels-eu-positions-for-un-climate-change-conference-cop30-on-agenda
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    14.4.2025 | 1 14.4.2025 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 ...
    https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/0/Tyyppihyv%C3%A4ksynt%C3%A4laitokset%20taulukko%20englanniksi%2014042025.pdf/59b59542-724f-d6fa-d437-e04a5dd1345c?t=1744622817868
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    14.4.2025 | 14.4.2025 QUALITY CONTROL CERTIFYING BODIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACT ON THE TYPE APPROVAL OF CERTAIN CON- STRUCTION PRODUCTS Quality control certifying bodies Product group AVCP procedure Validity Control Union Finland Oy Wooden wall, floor, int...
    https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/0/Laadunvalvonnan%20varmentajat%20taulukko%20englanniksi%2014042025doc.pdf/799157a5-7bd9-61b5-ef9e-f542a48925c4?t=1744622911231
  31. Asiakirjamallipohja

    18.12.2024 | Voluntary Ecological Offsetting – Guidance document Ministry of the Environment Leila Suvantola, Suvi Borgström, Saku Härkönen and Olli Ojala 12/2024 2 2 Content 1. Introduction.........................................................................
    https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/0/Guidance+document+for+voluntary+ecological+offsetting+in+FInland.pdf/1175fa1b-7f5f-7b8d-a1d5-680cf7e4e843?t=1734504565921
  32. Draft National Restoration Plan circulated for views – aim to improve state of nature - Ministry of the Environment

    2.7.2026 | The draft National Restoration Plan has been circulated for views. The plan specifies how Finland aims to implement the EU Nature Restoration Regulation and improve the state of nature in the years to come. The draft should be ready to be submitted to the European Commission in the autumn. The Ministry of the Environment and Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry request for views on the draft plan by 27 August 2026 at the latest.
    https://ym.fi/en/-/draft-national-restoration-plan-circulated-for-views-aim-to-improve-state-of-nature
  33. Salla’s Saija designated Finland’s eighth national landscape management area - Ministry of the Environment

    25.8.2025 | Finnish Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala has signed a Ministry of the Environment decision to establish a national landscape management area in Saija, Salla. The purpose of the landscape management area is to preserve and manage the natural and cultural landscape, its beauty, historical characteristics and associated values.
    https://ym.fi/en/-/salla-s-saija-designated-finland-s-eighth-national-landscape-management-area
  34. State of nature is still poor in Europe – competitiveness and security would also benefit from environmental and climate actions - Ministry of the Environment

    6.10.2025 | Biodiversity is declining in Europe. Emissions have been reduced, but the pace is not fast enough. The recent report of the European Environment Agency EEA explores the state of the environment in Europe, including Finland’s challenges and success stories. The report stresses that, in the end, all human activities depend on nature.
    https://ym.fi/en/-/state-of-nature-is-still-poor-in-europe-competitiveness-and-security-would-also-benefit-from-environmental-and-climate-actions
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    14.12.2023 | 25.4.2022 Low-carbon Built Environment Programme More information about the DNSH requirement Every project provided with RRF funding must fulfill the “Do No Significant Harm (DNSH)” requirements. The EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) req...
    https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/194960249/DNSH_EN.pdf/66b6201d-1221-e641-cb64-f55769a75048?t=1702554082710
  36. Finland to strengthen environmental and circular economy cooperation with China - Ministry of the Environment

    29.10.2024 | 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.
    https://ym.fi/en/-/finland-to-strengthen-environmental-and-circular-economy-cooperation-with-china
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    19.5.2025 | Decree of the Ministry of the Environment on Foundation Structures (465/2014) Issued in Helsinki on this 17 day of June 2014 ——— By decision of the Ministry of the Environment, the following is enacted under section 117a and section 117c of the La...
    https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/0/en20140465.pdf/ac052120-faa5-da42-93b0-917a889581bb?t=1747650980645
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    4.4.2023 | Unofficial translation from Finnish. Legally binding only in Finnish and Swedish. Directive 2015/1535/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (32015L1535); OJ L 241, 17.9.2015, p. 1 Decree of the Ministry of the Environment on the Moistur...
    https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/35099218/782_2017+Decree+of+the+Ministry+of+the+Environment+on+the+Moisture+Performance+of+Buildings_20181220.pdf/7ea60b06-28bb-5ac5-76e3-95774a9e13ab?t=1680607408429
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    4.4.2023 | (NB: Unofficial translation from Finnish) Government Decree on the determination of difficulty classes of building design tasks Issued in Helsinki on 12 March 2015 ————— In accordance with the Government decision the following is enacted under sec...
    https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/155128351/download.aspx+(1).pdf/0cd5117d-a0cc-045c-c9f0-47c49e87ea6d?t=1680592788122
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    4.4.2023 | NB: Unofficial translation, legally binding only in Finnish and Swedish Annex to the explanatory memorandum for the Ministry of the Environment De- cree on improving the energy perfor- mance of buildings undergoing renovation or alteration: Calcul...
    https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/35099218/annex+to+memorandum+27022013.pdf/b5308510-57b5-5fd5-f0ae-c42c1952c14d?t=1680608476119
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    4.4.2023 | (NB: Unofficial translation from Finnish) Ministry of the Environment guidelines on the difficulty classes of design tasks YM1/601/2015 The Ministry of the Environment issues the following instructions concerning the difficulty classes of building...
    https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/155128351/Ministry+of+the+Environment+guidelines+on+the+difficulty+classes+of+design+tasks.pdf/590271de-c122-f1b9-aa95-2ba0471b2757?t=1680592970467
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    23.9.2022 | Directive 2015/1535/EU (32015L1535) of the European Parliament and of the Council; OJ L 241, 17.9.2015, p. 1 Translation from Finnish Legally binding only in Finnish and Swedish 9/19 Decree of the Ministry of the Environment on the Type Approval o...
    https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/0/9_19+Decree+of+Floor+Drains.pdf/8cdea2d8-5d54-8409-9716-cebbd2792c9c?t=1663918898226
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    23.9.2022 | Directive 2015/1535/EU (32015L1535) of the European Parliament and of the Council; OJ L 241, 17.9.2015, p. 1 Translation from Finnish Legally binding only in Finnish and Swedish 4/19 Decree of the Ministry of the Environment on the Type Approval o...
    https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/0/4_19+Decree+of+Multilayer+Pipes+and+Their+Fittings.pdf/5a5c4d3a-8d55-e12f-d5b5-526395abe631?t=1663918804111
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    4.4.2023 | (NB: Unofficial translation from Finnish) Decree of the Ministry of the Environment on plans and reports concerning construction Issued in Helsinki on 12 March 2015 ————— In accordance with a decision by the Ministry of the Environment the followi...
    https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/155128351/Ymp%C3%A4rist%C3%B6ministeri%C3%B6n+asetus+rakentamista+koskevista+suunnitelmista+ja+selvityksist%C3%A4_EN.pdf/dcf6ebeb-2076-d75d-4a1c-ecd6d05f9df2?t=1680593043918
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    4.4.2023 | (NB: Unofficial translation from Finnish) Ministry of the Environment guidelines on the qualification of building designers YM2/601/2015 The Ministry of the Environment issues the following guidelines on the qualification of building designers. Th...
    https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/155128351/YM+ohje+rakennusten+suunnittelijoiden+kelpoisuudesta_EN.pdf/6cf14bed-52b8-f3bd-c847-dcb0a1286c7d?t=1680592862100
  46. Finland shows the way in carbon sequestration and soil research – topical themes in EU - Ministry of the Environment

    27.4.2023 | During the current government term, Finland has made significant contributions to climate change resilient and sustainable solutions in the land use sector by funding more than 100 projects that produce research knowledge to serve as the basis for decision-making. Topics where groundbreaking research is done include soil studies and carbon sequestration, which are highly topical in the EU contexts as well.
    https://ym.fi/en/-/1410837/finland-shows-the-way-in-carbon-sequestration-and-soil-research-topical-themes-in-eu
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    23.9.2022 | Directive 2015/1535/EU (32015L1535) of the European Parliament and of the Council; OJ L 241, 17.9.2015, p. 1 Translation from Finnish Legally binding only in Finnish and Swedish 6/19 Decree of the Ministry of the Environment on the Type Approval o...
    https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/0/6+-+19+Decree+of+Shut-off+Valves.pdf/c17c362e-e59d-2d46-7231-b6519b0cd9d1?t=1663918841404
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    23.9.2022 | Directive 2015/1535/EU (32015L1535) of the European Parliament and of the Council; OJ L 241, 17.9.2015, p. 1 Translation from Finnish Legally binding only in Finnish and Swedish 1/19 Decree of the Ministry of the Environment on the Type Approval o...
    https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/0/1_+19+Decree+of+Mechanical+Copper+Pipe+Fittings.pdf/79dbfc32-efc5-602e-d68a-70a4b747d534?t=1663918716624
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    23.9.2022 | Directive 2015/1535/EU (32015L1535) of the European Parliament and of the Council; OJ L 241, 17.9.2015, p. 1 Translation from Finnish Legally binding only in Finnish and Swedish 11/19 Decree of the Ministry of the Environment on the Type Approval ...
    https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/0/11+19+Decree+of+Water+Seals.pdf/f7676949-cef3-085c-aae6-a870c4b9e26c?t=1663918935524
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    4.4.2023 | Unofficial translation. Legally binding only in Finnish and Swedish Directive 2015/1535/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (32015L1535); OJ L 241, 17.9.2015, p. 1 Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (32...
    https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/35099218/1010+2017+YMA_uuden_rakennuksen_energiatehokkuus+EN.pdf/87c893a5-08cf-cc7b-b2a1-90032ebb9368?t=1680607785707
  51. EU Nature Restoration Regulation - Ministry of the Environment

    EU Nature Restoration Regulation The aim of the Nature Restoration Regulation is to improve a broad range of ecosystems in different kinds of environments, both in protected areas and outside these. To reach the targets set in the Nature Restorati...
    https://ym.fi/en/eu-nature-restoration-regulation
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    23.9.2022 | Directive 2015/1535/EU (32015L1535) of the European Parliament and of the Council; OJ L 241, 17.9.2015, p. 1 Translation from Finnish Legally binding only in Finnish and Swedish 3/19 Decree of the Ministry of the Environment on the Type Approval o...
    https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/0/3+19+Decree+of+Brass+and+Copper+Pipe+Fittings.pdf/3fb0e6b3-9fb2-e35e-1178-59a50136b9de?t=1663918772280
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    23.9.2022 | Directive 2015/1535/EU (32015L1535) of the European Parliament and of the Council; OJ L 241, 17.9.2015, p. 1 Translation from Finnish Legally binding only in Finnish and Swedish 7/19 Decree of the Ministry of the Environment on the Type Approval o...
    https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/0/7+19+Decree+of+Plumbing+Fixtures.pdf/96dc8a83-44fe-5729-e303-6ecb4c41d070?t=1663918863692
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    23.9.2022 | Directive 2015/1535/EU (32015L1535) of the European Parliament and of the Council; OJ L 241, 17.9.2015, p. 1 Translation from Finnish Legally binding only in Finnish and Swedish 8/19 Decree of the Ministry of the Environment on the Type Approval o...
    https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/0/8+19+Decree+of+Check+Valves.pdf/48635b59-325f-2c33-b939-b924f5591bfc?t=1663918880270
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    23.9.2022 | Directive 2015/1535/EU (32015L1535) of the European Parliament and of the Council; OJ L 241, 17.9.2015, p. 1 Translation from Finnish Legally binding only in Finnish and Swedish 5/19 Decree of the Ministry of the Environment on the Type Approval o...
    https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/0/5_19+Decree+of+Fittings+for+PEX+Pipes.pdf/e00b6861-11c3-ff4d-8117-7286d7490971?t=1663918823384
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    23.9.2022 | Directive 2015/1535/EC of the European Parliament and the Council (32015L1535), Official Journal No L 241, 17.9.2015, p. 1 Translation from Finnish Legally binding only in Finnish and Swedish 2/20 Decree of the Ministry of the Environment on the t...
    https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/0/2_+20+Decree+of+fittings+for+PE+pipes.pdf/a3f96804-deab-625c-73fc-9a30ca5febe5?t=1663918972363
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    2.6.2023 | 13.03.2023 1 PRIORITISED ACTION FRAMEWORK (PAF) FOR NATURA 2000 in FINLAND including the Province of Åland pursuant to Article 8 of Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (the Habitats Direc...
    https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/0/PAF+2021-2027_fi_Update_2023_final.pdf/dcb04e19-0658-88ed-e7e9-ad1848bda10f?t=1685692790492
  58. UN Biodiversity Conference reached agreement on halting biodiversity loss by 2030 – 30 per cent protection and restoration goal for world’s nations - Ministry of the Environment

    19.12.2022 | The 15th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity ends today on 19 December in Montreal, Canada. Almost 200 states negotiated on actions to halt the loss of biodiversity by 2030 and strengthen the state of the natural environment.
    https://ym.fi/en/-/un-biodiversity-conference-reached-agreement-on-halting-biodiversity-loss-by-2030-30-per-cent-protection-and-restoration-goal-for-world-s-nations
  59. Protecting and restoring mires - Ministry of the Environment

    Protecting and restoring mires The protection and restoration of mires strengthens the biodiversity of mire areas, helps to curb climate change and improves the status of our waters. The Helmi programme aims to protect some 60,000 hectares of mire...
    https://ym.fi/en/helmi-habitats-programme/protecting-and-restoring-mires
  60. 57d9868d-f842-806c-c792-588a64428275

    4.4.2023 | 1 N A T I O N A L B U I L D I N G C O D E O F F I N L A N D Strength and stability of structures Design of foundations 2 Foreword From 1 January 2017 onward, the Ministry of the Environment publishes the recommenda- tions for strength and stabilit...
    https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/35099218/Design+of+foundations,+instructions,+2018.pdf/57d9868d-f842-806c-c792-588a64428275?t=1680597273049
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