Search
- Fess search
-
9.2.2026 | The latest assessment report from the Intergovernmental Science‑Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) underlines the responsibility of businesses for their impacts on nature. The current business conditions do not support halting biodiversity loss. Broad structural changes are needed and can be driven by governments. However, businesses already have the knowledge and opportunities to act in ways that are sustainable for nature.https://ym.fi/en/-/ipbes-businesses-can-become-agents-of-nature-positive-change-assessment-report-approved-after-successful-negotiations
-
International climate policy The key documents of international policy on climate change are United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC, 1992, entered into force in 1994) Kyoto Protocol (1997, entered into force in 2005) Paris A...https://ym.fi/en/international-climate-policy
-
Climate Human action warms up the climate, with severe consequences. The target set in the UN climate change negotiations is to keep the rise in global average temperature below two degrees, and even to limit it to below 1.5 degrees. Strong and fa...https://ym.fi/en/climate
-
Montreal Biodiversity Conference COP15 The fifteenth Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP15) will be held in Montreal, Canada on 7.-19. December 2022. The first part of the Conference took place in October 2021....https://ym.fi/en/montreal-biodiversity-conference-cop15
-
Protecting and restoring mires The protection and restoration of mires strengthens the biodiversity of mire areas, helps to curb climate change and improves the status of our waters. The Helmi programme aims to protect some 60,000 hectares of mire...https://ym.fi/en/helmi-habitats-programme/protecting-and-restoring-mires
-
International biodiversity policy Finland has been active in international environmental policy for a long time. As part of the EU, Finland promotes ambitious, measurable and clear objectives to halt biodiversity loss by 2030. Finland is committed...https://ym.fi/en/international-biodiversity-policy
-
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
-
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
-
Foreign policy on the circular economy This is how we implement the circular economy programme Finland’s position as a trailblazer in the circular economy requires actions nationally and within the EU, and a coherent and goal-oriented foreign poli...https://ym.fi/en/strategic-programme-to-promote-a-circular-economy/circular-economy-and-foreign-policy
-
Science supports climate policy Climate science produces knowledge in support of policy preparation in various ways, both nationally and internationally. Climate Change Panel serves as the Government’s advisory body on climate policy Nationally, t...https://ym.fi/en/climate/science-supports-climate-policy
-
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
-
UNEP and UN-HABITAT UNEP - The United Nations Environment Programme The United Nations Environment Programme UNEP is the leading international forum in environmental issues. The purpose of the Environment Programme, established in 1972, is to prom...https://ym.fi/en/unep-un-habitat1
-
International cooperation concerning chemicals The environmental effects of chemicals know no boundaries. A high level of environmental protection requires cooperation both within Europe and globally. The Ministry of the Environment is responsible...https://ym.fi/en/international-cooperation-concerning-chemicals
-
30.4.2026 | The European countries participating in Santa Marta express their strong support for the Santa Marta First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels and appreciate the leadership as shown by Colombia and the Netherlands. Santa Marta establishes an action-oriented platform to scale up work and to elevate energy transition. This is critical for addressing the climate emergency.https://ym.fi/en/-/european-countries-support-the-santa-marta-first-conference-on-transitioning-away-from-fossil-fuels
-
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
-
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
-
17.4.2026 | The pilot project on nature values trading will restore a mire of about 12 hectares in Pielavesi, North Savo. The mire is a barren area with poor tree growth that was drained in the 1960s. In the restoration project, ditches will be blocked and trees removed.https://ym.fi/en/-/finsilva-is-selling-and-s-group-is-buying-nature-values-in-pielavesi
-
16.3.2026 | The EU Environment Council will meet in Brussels on Tuesday 17 March. Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala will represent Finland at the meeting. Minister Multala stresses that now it is highly important to defend a consistent climate policy and, in particular, the emissions trading system.https://ym.fi/en/-/finland-stresses-predictable-climate-policy-at-meeting-of-eu-environment-and-climate-ministers-bioeconomy-strategy-and-emission-standards-of-automotive-industry-also-on-agenda
-
UN Climate Conference agrees on standards for global market mechanisms - Ministry of the Environment
At the UN Climate Conference (COP29) the Parties reached an agreement on standards for global market mechanisms concerning emission reductions and methods used in projects that produce carbon sinks. The standards will help in producing the much-desired climate financing on market terms.https://ym.fi/en/-/un-climate-conference-agrees-on-standards-for-global-market-mechanisms -
30.8.2019 | Negotiations begin on new targets for halting biodiversity loss – revised objectives under preparation for 2030, 2040 and 2050 Ministry of the Environment Publication date 30.8.2019 15.18 Type: Press release Negotiations for the new global biodive...https://ym.fi/en/-/negotiations-begin-on-new-targets-for-halting-biodiversity-loss-revised-objectives-under-preparation-for-2030-2040-and-2050