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Nordic Cooperation Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Iceland, as well as Åland, the Faroe Islands and Greenland participate in Nordic co-operation. The Nordic Council of Ministers, which was established in 1971, and which includes the above-men...https://ym.fi/en/nordic-cooperation
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The EU and International Cooperation Global environmental problems do not respect national borders, which is why international agreements, commitments and cooperation are needed to solve them. Finland is a party to more than one hundred internatio...https://ym.fi/en/the-eu-and-international-cooperation
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International cooperation to reduce black carbon and methane emissions Alongside the UN climate change negotiations, efforts are also being made to promote international cooperation to reduce the emissions of short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs)...https://ym.fi/en/short-lived-climate-pollutants
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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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International cooperation on water resources and marine protection Water resources protection Finland’s International Water Strategy Finnish Water Way - International Water Strategy, adopted in 2018, sets out the objectives of Finland’s internatio...https://ym.fi/en/international-cooperation-on-water-resources-and-marine-protection
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10.4.2026 | Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme UNEP Inger Andersen will visit Finland on 13–14 April. Andersen will meet representatives of Finland and other Nordic countries to discuss ways to strengthen the UN’s work on environmental matters. Andersen will also meet Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala and various stakeholders.https://ym.fi/en/-/unep-executive-director-visits-helsinki-to-discuss-ways-to-strengthen-un-work-on-environment-with-nordic-countries
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International environmental agreements This page contains a list of international agreements within the Ministry of the Environment's scope of activities. The complete list of international treaties and agreements that fall within the Ministry of ...https://ym.fi/en/international-environmental-agreements
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Wood Building Programme Wood construction plays a vital role in the promotion of bioeconomy, and the promotion of the use of wood can help support sustainable and sensible tending of forests. Using wood reduces the carbon footprint of the construc...https://ym.fi/en/wood-building
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Organisation and senior management of the Ministry of the Environment At the Ministry of the Environment matters are prepared by the Aquatic and Natural Environment Department, Sustainable Construction and Housing Department, Climate and Environme...https://ym.fi/en/organisation-and-management
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Circular economy innovations, digitalisation and competence This is how we implement the Circular Economy Programme Digitalisation is essential for the circular economy to become a reality. The new business practices and operating methods of the c...https://ym.fi/en/strategic-programme-to-promote-a-circular-economy/circular-economy-innovations-digitalisation-and-skills
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News Press Releases Joint press release by the EU member states participating in the meeting European Countries Support the Santa Marta First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels 30.4.2026 14.50 The European countries participating i...https://ym.fi/en/news
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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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All news and press releases RSS (Opens New Window) (Opens New Window) European Countries Support the Santa Marta First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels Type: Press release Publication date: 30.4.2026 14.50 Agent’s role in nature ...https://ym.fi/en/news-and-press-releases
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Green Deal agreements Green Deals and the commitments made under them promote sustainable development and accelerate the achievement of environmental objectives. The purpose of these voluntary agreements concluded for a fixed term is to find solut...https://ym.fi/en/green-deals
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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
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4.2.2025 | 1 (3) Ministry of the Environment Aleksanterinkatu 7, Helsinki P.O.Box 35, 00023 Government tel +358 295 16001 Business ID 0519456-1 Finland Finland www.ym.fi CLIMA -CCS [email protected] Net-Zero Industry Act - Transparency of CO2 storage c...https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/33891761/Report_Finland_21_2_3.pdf/686ad63f-8d84-cedd-b61b-be0032cb9707?t=1738655357342
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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
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14.4.2022 | Finland, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Denmark and the Faroe Islands will together launch a Nordic Carbon Neutral Bauhaus project to promote low-carbon construction and the circular economy. The European Commission has selected the joint Nordic project to be part of the extensive New European Bauhaus initiative. The project will strengthen the status of architecture, design and art in the transition towards sustainable and carbon-neutral construction.https://ym.fi/en/-/european-recognition-awarded-to-nordic-carbon-neutral-bauhaus-project
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6.9.2024 | The Finnish Minister of Climate and the Environment Kai Mykkänen and the Norwegian Minister of Energy Terje Aasland discussed cooperation prospects in the energy sector between the two countries in a virtual meeting on 6 September 2024.https://ym.fi/en/-/finland-and-norway-to-cooperate-on-cross-border-transportation-and-storage-of-co2
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17.10.2023 | The Sámi Climate Council convened at its first meeting in Rovaniemi on 13 October. The mission of the Council is to bring the knowledge base and perspectives of the Sámi people into the climate policy processes.https://ym.fi/en/-/sami-climate-council-started-its-work