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National climate tools and models Part of the funding of the Municipal Climate Change Solutions Programme has been used for procurements at national level that enable climate work in all municipalities and regions, for example by developing common...https://ym.fi/en/national-climate-tools-and-models
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Municipal projects The Municipal Climate Change Solutions Programme has funded 98 municipal and regions climate projects (as of the end of 2023). The project themes are designed by the municipalities and regions themselves to meet their needs. The...https://ym.fi/en/municipal-projects
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19.1.2024 | The Green Deal agreement between the Ministry of the Environment and the Finnish Commerce Federation has reduced the use of plastic carrier bags and thin plastic bags quite rapidly. A recent estimate shows, however, that there has been some growth in the use of plastic carrier bags since 2020 and further actions are needed to reach the reduction targets by 2025.https://ym.fi/en/-/further-action-needed-to-reach-reduction-target-for-plastic-carrier-bags
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18.4.2023 | A P L A S T I C S R O A D M A P F O R F I N L A N D R E D U C E A N D R E F U S E , R EC YC L E A N D R E P L AC E REDUCE AND REFUSE, RECYCLE AND REPLACE REDUCE AND REFUSE, RECYCLE AND REPLACE A PLASTICS ROADMAP FOR FINLAND Reduce littering and av...https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/42733297/Reduce+and+refuse+recycle+and+replace.+A+Plastics+Roadmap+for+Finland.pdf/14ff8333-d6f6-cb1e-b439-d95825fd1401?t=1681805787814
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22.11.2021 | PUBLICATIONS OF THE MINISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT 1:2021 Strategy for Preventing Environmental Offences 2021–2026 and Action Programme 2021–2022 Ministry of the Environment, Helsinki 2021 2 STRATEGIC GUIDELINES 2026 1. Ensuring the functioning, shar...https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/26306728/Strategy+for+Preventing+Environmental+Offences+2021%E2%80%932026.pdf/681a7649-8178-b571-0c4c-6c797458b4d2?t=1637575842862
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Low-carbon Built Environment Programme The Low-carbon Built Environment Programme supports the green transition of the built environment with total funding of EUR 40 million. The programme aims to boost the development and dissemination of product...https://ym.fi/en/low-carbon-built-environment
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27.10.2021 | The Parties to the UN Climate Change Agreement will meet in Glasgow, Great Britain on 31 October–12 November. This is the first meeting since the start of the term of the Paris Agreement in 2020. The key aim is to accelerate actions by countries towards stricter emission reductions.https://ym.fi/en/-/un-climate-change-conference-in-glasgow-kicks-off-next-weekend-aims-to-spur-countries-to-achieve-faster-emission-reductions
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18.4.2023 | R E D U C E A N D R E F U S E , R EC YC L E A N D R E P L AC E A P L A S T I C S R O A D M A P F O R F I N L A N D 2 . 0 2 3 Foreword 3 Reduce littering, avoid unnecessary consumption 10 Significantly increase the recovery of plastic waste 15 Intr...https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/42733297/Reduce+and+refuse,+recycle+and+replace.+A+plastics+roadmap+for+Finland+2.0.pdf/fc0948a7-5414-96fa-07a0-703302fb239c?t=1681805736722
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22.8.2022 | A recent study by Helsinki Region Environmental Services HSY shows that many people still dispose of their medicines incorrectly. Particularly young people dispose of expired or unused medicines by simply binning them or flushing them down the drain. Older people, on the other hand, most often return such medicines to a pharmacy, which is the correct way. Expired and unused medicines should alw...https://ym.fi/en/-/this-year-the-laakkeeton-itameri-campaign-aims-to-reduce-the-incorrect-disposal-of-medicines-particularly-young-people-have-much-to-learn
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5.9.2022 | Landscapes are an essential part of our well-being and the quality and diversity of our living environment. Thursday 20 October is International Landscape Day. The annually celebrated Landscape Day encourages everyone to participate in observing landscapes and in the decision-making concerning them. Take part in the programme to celebrate Landscape Day or create your own way to celebrate.https://ym.fi/en/-/landscape-day-invites-you-to-experience-and-to-photograph-landscape
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News Press Releases Government proposes amendments to Nature Conservation Act 13.5.2026 14.06 The proposed amendments will accelerate the development of the nature values market in Finland and promote the steering of private funding to improving t...https://ym.fi/en/news
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26.8.2021 | Finns have returned more unused medicines to pharmacies and collection points. Expired and unused medicines should be taken back to the pharmacy, as they burden the environment when flushed down the drain or thrown in trash or they may end up in the wrong hands. The two-week-long Lääkkeetön Itämeri campaign (drug-free Baltic Sea) starts today, on 26 August, when we celebrate the Baltic Sea Day.https://ym.fi/en/-/returning-expired-medicines-has-increased-in-finland-1
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3.8.2021 | 1 LIFE PROGRAMME LIST OF PRIORITY TOPICS FOR 2021-2024 (applicable to Standard Action Projects and Coordination and Support Actions) Table of contents 1. SUB-PROGRAMME NATURE AND BIODIVERSITY ..................................................... 3...https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/0/priority-topics_life-2021-2024_en.pdf/43446ac5-7407-883d-c5db-4db15afcfcd7/priority-topics_life-2021-2024_en.pdf?t=1627984243774
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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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28.11.2025 | Finnish Biodiversity Award 2023–2024 was given to an actor that had done something inspiring to halt biodiversity loss. The winner of the competition was Crowdsorsa mobile game that has already helped fight against invasive alien species in Finland on a total of 4 million square metres. Honourable mentions were awarded to the cities of Kauniainen and Vantaa. The prizes were awarded by Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala.https://ym.fi/en/-/finnish-biodiversity-award-to-crowdsorsa-mobile-game-to-fight-against-invasive-alien-species
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3.8.2021 | 1 LIFE PROGRAMME LIST OF PRIORITY TOPICS FOR 2021-2024 (applicable to Standard Action Projects and Coordination and Support Actions) Table of contents 1. SUB-PROGRAMME NATURE AND BIODIVERSITY ..................................................... 3...https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/0/priority-topics_life-2021-2024_en.pdf/43446ac5-7407-883d-c5db-4db15afcfcd7?t=1627984243774
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The photos entered to the International Landscape Day photo contest offer perspectives to October landscapes. A photo taken in Helsinki won the best photo award in this year’s contest, organised by the Ministry of the Environment and Finnish Environment Institute.https://ym.fi/en/-/autumn-wetland-landscape-in-the-city-wins-the-landscape-day-photo-contest
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15.2.2024 | The annual theme of the European Heritage Days 2024 leads to fascinating routes and interesting networks. Finland will start celebrating the European Heritage Days already in February with the campaign Enchanting Routes. Come along and share your stories along your favorite routes.https://ym.fi/en/-/finland-launches-the-2024-european-heritage-days-with-a-social-media-campaign-take-part-and-share-your-favourite-destinations
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11.7.2022 | 1 öööö………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………...https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/42733297/Getting+more+and+better+from+less.pdf/a368c66e-6a1e-1bc9-8da0-8b6dcfe1fd68?t=1657526044318
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27.8.2025 | A wide range of events will take place at built heritage sites, arranged by local heritage associations, museums and many other actors across Finland. A photo challenge and a storytelling competition for children and young people will also attract people to explore and document the built treasures of the country.https://ym.fi/en/-/heritage-days-2025-visit-favourite-cultural-spots-of-the-locals-and-give-your-own-tips