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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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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
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12.3.2026 | Finland and seven other EU Member States have signed a non-paper that stresses the important role of a strong emissions trading system in the EU. The non-paper is their response to the discussion where certain Member States hope for major changes to the emissions trading system and a lower price for emission allowances.https://ym.fi/en/-/minister-multala-strong-eu-emissions-trading-system-secures-investments-and-competitiveness
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17.9.2025 | The EU Environment Council will convene at an extraordinary meeting in Brussels on 18 September. The aim is to agree on the letter of intent to be submitted to the Secretariat of the UN Convention on Climate Change. The letter would concern the EU’s emission reduction commitment, i.e. the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). The ministers will also discuss the EU’s 2040 climate target and the proposal to amend the European Climate Law.https://ym.fi/en/-/eu-climate-and-environment-ministers-seek-common-understanding-of-how-eu-will-update-its-nationally-determined-contribution
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16.12.2024 | The EU environment ministers aim for a general approach to reduce microplastic pollution by curbing plastic pellet losses. The ministers will also discuss the Regulation on end-of-life vehicles and the EU’s 2040 climate target. Finland’s representative at the meeting is State Secretary Mika Nykänen.https://ym.fi/en/-/eu-environment-ministers-meet-in-brussels-on-17-december
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16.6.2025 | The EU Environment Council will meet in Luxembourg on Tuesday 17 June. At the Council, the ministers will exchange views on the preparations for the UN Climate Conference (COP30) to be held in Belém, Brazil. The aim is also to reach a common approach, i.e. the position of the Member States, concerning the Regulation on circularity requirements for vehicle design and on management of end-of-life vehicles. Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala will represent Finland at the meeting.https://ym.fi/en/-/eu-environment-ministers-prepare-for-un-climate-conference-and-aim-to-reach-common-approach-to-regulation-on-circularity-requirements-for-vehicles
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17.4.2023 | REGULATION (EU) No 305/2011 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 9 March 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing Council Directive 89/106/EEC (Text with EEA relevance) THE EUROPEA...https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/40549091/com.trend.iwss.user.servlet.sendfile+(2).pdf/d4602f3f-6d2f-1901-0c6c-ede3dbe7c74c?t=1681718951876
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18.12.2019 | Culmination of Finland’s Presidency: EU environment ministers to discuss European Green Deal and biodiversity Ministry of the Environment Publication date 18.12.2019 8.17 Type: Press release Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Krista Mi...https://ym.fi/en/-/culmination-of-finland-s-presidency-eu-environment-ministers-to-discuss-european-green-deal-and-biodiversity
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2.7.2025 | The European Commission has published a legislative proposal on the emission reduction target for 2040. The Commission proposes a net emission reduction target of 90 per cent by 2040 compared to the 1990 levels.https://ym.fi/en/-/finland-supports-commission-s-proposal-concerning-90-per-cent-emission-reduction-target-by-2040
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25.6.2019 | Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Mikkonen to attend meeting of EU Environment Council in Luxembourg – water reuse, sustainable chemical policy and EU climate targets on the agenda Ministry of the Environment Publication date 25.6.201...https://ym.fi/en/-/minister-of-the-environment-and-climate-change-mikkonen-to-attend-meeting-of-eu-environment-council-in-luxembourg-water-reuse-sustainable-chemical-policy-and-eu-climate-targets-on-the-agenda
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5.10.2021 | On 6 October, the EU environment and climate ministers will meet in Luxembourg to discuss the EU climate package (Fit for 55), the EU Forest Strategy and the negotiating objectives of the EU for the Glasgow Climate Change Conference. Finland’s representative at the meeting will be Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Krista Mikkonen.https://ym.fi/en/-/eu-environment-ministers-to-discuss-eu-climate-package-and-prepare-for-the-glasgow-climate-change-conference
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17.12.2021 | The EU ministers responsible for the environment and climate change issues will meet in Brussels on 20 December to discuss the EU’s climate package (Fit for 55 package), the Battery Regulation and the Soil Strategy. State Secretary Terhi Lehtonen will represent Finland at the meeting.https://ym.fi/en/-/eu-environment-and-climate-ministers-to-discuss-climate-package
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12.9.2019 | What are the inventions and innovations that digitalisation will bring for the cities of the future, and how will they advance sustainable development, make cities work better and improve the quality of urban life? How can digitalisation help to connect regions? What other major challenges should be addressed in the EU’s revised Territorial agenda?https://ym.fi/en/-/1410877/digitaaliset-innovaatiot-tyonsi-vauhtiin-eu-puheenjohtajakauden-alue-ja-kaupunkikehityksessa
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19.12.2019 | The Environment Council conclusions: need for urgent measures to protect and restore biodiversity Ministry of the Environment Publication date 19.12.2019 14.54 Type: News item EU environment ministers agreed on Council conclusions on tacklig biodi...https://ym.fi/en/-/the-environment-council-conclusions-need-for-urgent-measures-to-protect-and-restore-biodiversity
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29.6.2022 | The EU target of carbon neutrality by 2050 at the latest was decided during Finland’s Presidency of the Council of the EU in 2019. On 29 June 2022, the EU Environment Council in Luxembourg reached general approaches on the key legislative proposals of the 55% emission reduction target by 2030, i.e. the Fit for 55 package, after long negotiations.https://ym.fi/en/-/eu-environment-ministers-agree-on-legislative-proposals-for-fit-for-55-package-expanding-emissions-trading-proceeds
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27.6.2022 | The EU ministers for the environment and climate issues meet in Luxembourg on 28 June, where they will discuss the EU’s Fit for 55 Package. Finland’s representative at the meeting will be Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Maria Ohisalo.https://ym.fi/en/-/eu-environment-ministers-discuss-fit-for-55-package-agenda-includes-emissions-trading-emission-limits-for-cars-and-lulufc-regulation
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14.7.2021 | On Wednesday, the European Commission unveiled a major package of legislative proposals on climate that would reduce the EU’s net emissions by at least 55 per cent by 2030. The Fit for 55 package contains 13 legislative proposals, eight of which would strengthen existing legislative instruments and five that are completely new regulations.https://ym.fi/en/-/10616/eu-climate-package-will-also-help-finland-achieve-climate-neutrality
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17.10.2019 | The Urban Agenda for the EU has enabled cities to contribute to the preparation of various European policies and activated the exchange of information on many topics, such as the urban circular economy. Meanwhile, the EU’s Territorial Agenda has promoted sustainable development in different types of regions. A better future for all regions and people can be achieved through closer cooperation.https://ym.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-n-kaupunki-ja-alueellisen-agendan-jatkolle-vahva-tuki
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25.11.2019 | High Level Celebration Conference of the first EU wide ecosystem assessment in Helsinki 13 December 2019 Ministry of the Environment Publication date 25.11.2019 14.12 Type: News item High level Celebration Conference of the first EU wide ecosystem...https://ym.fi/en/-/high-level-celebration-conference-of-the-first-eu-wide-ecosystem-assessment-in-helsinki-13-december-2019
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5.2.2020 | The ambassadors of the EU Member States today adopted a shared political agreement on the content of the new Drinking Water Directive. The new Drinking Water Directive is aimed at guaranteeing a higher quality of drinking water, enhancing the accessibility of water, increasing the communication of information about water management and improving the energy efficiency of water utilities in the entire Union.https://ym.fi/en/-/1271139/eu-n-uusi-juomavesidirektiivi-parantaa-talousveden-turvallisuutta