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1.10.2026 | The Government supports for the most part the Commission proposal concerning the development and expansion of the EU emissions trading. On 1 October 2026, the Government submitted a Union communication to Parliament where it outlines its position concerning the Commission proposal for the reform of the Emissions Trading Directive.https://ym.fi/en/-/government-is-in-favour-of-reforming-eu-emissions-trading
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15.9.2026 | The Government submitted a proposal for the Urban Development Act to Parliament on 15 September 2026. The aim is to ensure that local detailed plans are implemented smoothly. New elements to be introduced include provisions on municipal land use policy programmes.https://ym.fi/en/-/new-urban-development-act-would-streamline-implementation-of-local-detailed-plans-and-increase-predictability-in-land-use-policy
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1.9.2026 | On 1 September 2026, the Government of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo reached a decision on its budget proposal for 2027 and is steadily implementing the agenda it agreed at the spending limits session. The agenda includes EUR 100 million of investment in construction and numerous transport infrastructure projects. The Government’s targeted measures will support economic growth.https://ym.fi/en/-/194055633/orpo-government-finnish-economy-growing-and-government-taking-targeted-measures-to-boost-growth
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20.2.2023 | A new young people’s climate change and nature group will be established under the Prime Minister’s Office. The group will be tasked to support the ministries in the planning, implementation and impact assessment of youth participation. The aim is to ensure the fairness of different policy measures from the perspective of future generations.https://ym.fi/en/-/youth-participation-in-decision-making-on-climate-and-nature-to-be-strengthened-by-new-young-people-s-climate-change-and-nature-group
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25.9.2024 | The European Commission gave a proposal to move the wolf from the list of strictly protected species to protected species in December 2023. On Wednesday 25 September, the EU Member States outlined that the adaptation of the conservation status will proceed to be decided by the Standing Committee of the Bern Convention.https://ym.fi/en/-/eu-member-states-support-adapting-the-conservation-status-of-wolf-finland-voted-for-the-decision
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27.6.2024 | Emissions from energy production are decreasing substantially but further actions will be needed to reach the national targets and meet the obligations set at the EU level. In particular, further actions will be needed in the land use and effort sharing sectors.https://ym.fi/en/-/annual-climate-report-clean-energy-transition-makes-good-progress-further-action-needed-to-reach-climate-targets
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Equality and non-discrimination at the Ministry of the Environment According to section 6 of the Constitution of Finland (731/1999), everyone is equal before the law: no one shall, without an acceptable reason, be treated differently from other pe...https://ym.fi/en/non-discrimination-and-equality
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Citizens’ panel on improving state of nature The Ministry of the Environment organised a citizens’ panel in May-June 2025 to collect people’s views related to improving the state of nature and pass them on to support decision-making. The views of ...https://ym.fi/en/citizens-panel-on-improving-state-of-nature
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A better environment for future generations The revised strategy of the Ministry of the Environment stretches to 2035. In future, the Ministry of the Environment will focus even more strongly on three themes: comprehensive solutions to the ecologi...https://ym.fi/en/strategy-and-goals
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Owner-occupied homes The majority of Finns live in owner-occupied homes, though in recent years renting has grown more popular. Fewer first homes are being bought and the average age of first-time home buyers has risen. However, most of the people...https://ym.fi/en/owner-occupied-housing
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Chemicals The Ministry of the Environment aims to generate knowledge of the risks posed by hazardous substances and to prevent such risks from causing any significant environmental or health hazards. The environmental hazards associated with chemi...https://ym.fi/en/chemicals
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Finland’s biodiversity policy A process to prepare a new National Biodiversity Strategy and an action plan to 2030 related to this is currently underway. In addition to national objectives, the strategy takes into account the objectives of the UN ...https://ym.fi/en/national-biodiversity-policy
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12.9.2022 | The prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine and accelerating climate change have led to a situation in Finland and globally where the future seems rather uncertain. In the midst of uncertainty, decision-making is difficult. Finland will hold parliamentary elections in spring 2023, and the new Government Programme will outline policies for the next few years.https://ym.fi/en/-/10616/how-do-we-guide-finland-forward-in-the-midst-of-global-uncertainty-ministries-futures-review-provides-tools-for-decision-makers
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Natural monuments are protected natural formations Trees, groups of trees, glacial erratics and other natural formations may be protected as natural monuments. Such features may be protected due to their beauty, rarity, scenic relevance or scienti...https://ym.fi/en/natural-monuments
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Research and development Diverse R&D activities at the Ministry of the Environment Research-based data and knowledge are vital for the core activities of the Ministry of the Environment - high-quality legislative drafting, steering and strategic p...https://ym.fi/en/research-and-development
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Ministry At the Ministry of the Environment, we work for a better environment to live in for future generations by making sure that, besides economic factors, environmental considerations are at the heart of all social decision-making. The four de...https://ym.fi/en/ministry
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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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22.9.2026 | A newly proposed model gives organisations a common framework for managing and developing their biodiversity work. The model was co-created and piloted with six organisations that took part in a development programme.https://ym.fi/en/-/194055633/new-model-for-integrating-biodiversity-into-central-government-management-aims-to-support-change
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In the project a government proposal will be prepared for the amendment of the nature Conservation Act to include the provisions required by the first stage of the Nature Restoration Act of the EU and provisions to enable the expansion of trade in nature credits to cover also other purposes than ecological offsetting.https://ym.fi/en/project?tunnus=YM062:00/2024
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Development Perspectives for Land Use in Finland The Ministry of the Environment and Finnish Environment Institute published the Development Perspectives for Land Use in Finland on 15 January 2024. Development Perspectives for Land Use in Finland,...https://ym.fi/en/development-perspectives-for-land-use-in-finland