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What is the green transition? The green transition towards an ecologically sustainable economy is an absolute necessity. A sustainable economy leans on low-carbon solutions that promote biodiversity and on the sustainable use of natural resources....https://ym.fi/en/what-is-the-green-transition
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Wilderness areas A total of 12 sites in northern Finland have been designated as wilderness areas. The aim is to preserve the wilderness character of the areas protect the Saami culture and nature-based livelihoods promote a diverse use of the nat...https://ym.fi/en/wilderness-areas
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Contaminated areas Soil, groundwater and sediment Soil contamination refers to reduced soil quality due to harmful substances resulting from human activity. This may endanger or harm human health or the environment, impair the amenities of the are...https://ym.fi/en/contaminated-areas
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Helmi habitats programme aims to strengthen biodiversity Helmi habitats programme, led by the Ministry of the Environment, aims to strengthen Finland’s biodiversity and safeguard the vital ecosystem services that nature provides for us. At the sam...https://ym.fi/en/helmi-habitats-programme
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Recreational use of nature Recreational use of nature means spending time in the natural environment during leisure time for recreational purposes. Common forms of such recreational use include walking, cycling, skiing, berry picking, swimming, hi...https://ym.fi/en/recreational-use-of-nature
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9.10.2024 | 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.https://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-revenue
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Cooperation in the Arctic and Barents region Arctic Council The Arctic Council is an intergovernmental forum for promoting sustainable development and environmental protection. It has eight Member States: Finland, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Denmark,...https://ym.fi/en/cooperation-in-the-arctic-and-barents-region
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Environmental damage legislation Provisions on the obligation to take action and the liability for costs related to preventing, limiting and combating environmental pollution and on compensations related to environmental damages are laid down in a...https://ym.fi/en/environmental-damage-legislation