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Data protection and processing of personal data at the Ministry of the Environment Contact information Controller Ministry of the Environment PO Box 35, FI-00023 Government Tel. (switchboard) +358 295 16001 kirjaamo.ym(at)gov.fi Data Protection Of...https://ym.fi/en/data-protection
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Project Ryhti - Built environment information system The built environment constantly produces valuable information that can be used to influence the functionality, healthiness and energy efficiency of the environment we live in, and climate chang...https://ym.fi/en/-/Ryhti-hanke
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Project Ryhti - Built environment information system The built environment constantly produces valuable information that can be used to influence the functionality, healthiness and energy efficiency of the environment we live in, and climate chang...https://ym.fi/en/-/project-ryhti
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Project Ryhti - Built environment information system The built environment constantly produces valuable information that can be used to influence the functionality, healthiness and energy efficiency of the environment we live in, and climate chang...https://ym.fi/en/project-ryhti
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Questions and answers concerning the built environment information system The information system for the built environment (RYTJ) is a shared information resource that consists of a planning-related information resource and a construction informat...https://ym.fi/en/project-ryhti/questions-and-answers-concerning-the-ryhti-project
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Interoperability of the built environment information The built environment involves a lot of information that is important for society and must be easy to access and use. Interoperability means that, when information is transferred between organ...https://ym.fi/en/interoperability-of-the-built-environment-information
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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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Cookies on the Ministry of the Environment website In its cookies policy the Ministry of the Environment follows the Recommendations of the National Cyber Security Centre . According to the recommendations, users can agree to allow the storage of ...https://ym.fi/en/cookies
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Whistleblower protection Whistleblower protection safeguards people who report certain types of misconduct. In this case, a ‘whistleblower’ is a person who, in the course of their work, discovers a breach of European Union or national law concerni...https://ym.fi/en/whistleblower-protection
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Circular economy in the construction sector About 50% of the world’s natural resources and 40% of unprocessed energy is used in buildings and construction, and on the global scale the construction sector produces about 35% of the greenhouse gas em...https://ym.fi/en/circular-economy-in-the-construction-sector
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Protection of species and habitat types The protection of species and habitat types is in a key position for preserving biodiversity. According to the latest assessment of threatened species, the Red List, every ninth species in Finland is already...https://ym.fi/en/protection-of-species-and-habitats
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Digital built environment Extensive reforms to improve the management and use of information are underway in the Finnish public administration. Through these reforms, information located in the various central and local government registers will b...https://ym.fi/en/digital-built-environment
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Science supports nature policy Biodiversity is the foundation of life, and preserving it is crucial for the functioning of ecosystems, human wellbeing and the economy. Scientific knowledge helps understand the causes and impacts of biodiversity lo...https://ym.fi/en/science-supports-nature-policy
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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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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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Waste legislation Finnish waste legislation covers all wastes except certain special types of waste such as radioactive wastes, which are covered by separate laws. Finnish waste legislation is largely based on EU legislation, but in some cases inc...https://ym.fi/en/waste-legislation
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Construction Act streamlines construction and promotes emission reductions and circular economy The Construction Act entered into force on 1 January 2025. The time limit for the processing of construction permits, calculation of the carbon footpri...https://ym.fi/en/construction-act
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Land use planning Land use planning creates the preconditions for a sound and vital residential and living environment. Well-considered land planning solutions and a functional, seamless urban structure and traffic arrangements generate well-being...https://ym.fi/en/land-use-planning
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7.4.2026 | The evaluation explored the objectives of the Climate Act and the means to achieve these from the perspectives of impact, cost-effectiveness and acceptability. The process was led by the Ministry of the Environment. Meeting the objectives requires additional measures, especially in the land use sector.https://ym.fi/en/-/objectives-of-climate-act-evaluated-finland-s-objectives-are-in-line-with-international-agreements-and-eu-obligations
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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