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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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4.6.2026 | A study led by the Finnish Meteorological Institute is describing the impact on Finland of a deteriorating Atlantic meridional overturning circulation (AMOC) for the first time. The Government-funded HIIPUVA project is strengthening the knowledge base in preparation for conditions in which climate tipping points may rapidly disrupt living conditions.https://ym.fi/en/-/finland-prepares-for-a-weakened-amoc-new-research-project-launched
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22.1.2026 | The focus of international climate policy has moved from the formulation of targets and agreements to practical implementation. The era of implementation and geopolitical changes, including the United States’ withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, increase the pressures to reform the practices of the UN Climate Conferences.https://ym.fi/en/-/study-paris-agreement-has-significant-impacts-on-climate-policy-future-less-certain
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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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15.6.2021 | Achieving a circular economy requires coherent guidance that addresses problem areas and takes into account the overall picture. Products must be more environmentally friendly, more repairable and longer-lasting than at present. In order to achieve this objective, we need national and international guidance, especially at the European Union level. The research project examined policy instruments in four key areas of product policy.https://ym.fi/en/-/10616/study-circular-economy-considerations-must-be-at-the-heart-of-product-policy-development
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5.6.2026 | The Ministry of the Environment has published an international expert assessment of Finland’s voluntary biodiversity offsetting system, which was introduced in 2023. Biodiversity offsetting means compensating for harm caused to biodiversity by human activity in one location by enhancing biodiversity elsewhere.https://ym.fi/en/-/expert-assessment-finland-has-an-exceptionally-strong-foundation-for-nature-markets
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Call for applications: Low-carbon Built Environment Programme, 5th call for applications VN/32927/2023 CORRECTION NOTICE: The call for applications was corrected on 15.1.2024 to correspond to the purpose and objectives of the call for applications...https://ym.fi/en/application-notice-low-carbon-built-environment-programme
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26.8.2022 | Finland has made significant progress on climate change adaptation in recent years, which is reflected in the legislation and strategies of different administrative branches. These strategic objectives should now be implemented more widely by increasing concrete measures both in individual sectors and at the regional and municipal levels. This is according to a new overall evaluation of progress on national climate change adaptation policy published on 26 August.https://ym.fi/en/-/10616/evaluation-work-on-adaptation-to-climate-change-must-be-strengthened-especially-at-the-regional-and-municipal-level
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Improving the state of waters and marine areas (Ahti Programme) The aim of the AHTI Programme is to achieve a good status for waters and the Baltic Sea. The programme promotes the implementation of the national Marine Environment Management Plan (...https://ym.fi/en/improving-the-state-of-waters-and-marine-areas-2023-2027
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Ministry of the Environment as a workplace We at the Ministry of the Environment want to ensure a better environment for future generations. At the Ministry of the Environment, you can have an impact on environmental matters, building, housing and...https://ym.fi/en/ministry-of-the-environment-as-a-workplace
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Ecological offsetting Ecological offsetting means compensating for harm caused to biodiversity by human activity in one location by enhancing biodiversity elsewhere. Ecological offsetting is measure of last resort used only when harm cannot be pre...https://ym.fi/en/ecological-compensation
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20.11.2020 | The economic costs of climate policy measures such as emission tax and their effects on income distribution can be regulated by redistributing emission tax revenue back to households. This is the outcome of a study conducted by the Pellervo Economic Research Institute PTT, Merit Economics, and Statistics and Research Åland ÅSUB. The means to do this include earned income tax and/or corporation tax concessions and direct support to households.https://ym.fi/en/-/10616/study-tax-compensations-can-be-used-to-influence-the-economic-effects-of-climate-policy-consequences-for-different-types-of-households-vary
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29.10.2020 | The carbon tariffs planned by the EU may curb carbon leakage, but on closer inspection, they can prove problematic in many ways. According to a study published on 29 October, the EU’s carbon tariff project will face challenges in the coming years.https://ym.fi/en/-/10616/study-carbon-tariffs-may-curb-carbon-leakage-but-implementing-them-is-a-slow-and-uncertain-process-that-burdens-trade-relations
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29.4.2020 | The Saami people observed the first signs of climate change in the 1960s and the changes have accelerated over the course of the 2000s, according to a study by the University of Oulu. The study examined how the Saami have adapted to climate change in reindeer husbandry and explored ways for the Saami to adapt to climate change in a culturally sustainable manner.https://ym.fi/en/-/10616/raportti-saamelaisten-sopeutumiselle-ilmastonmuutokseen-on-mahdollisuuksia
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14.10.2019 | The aim for Finland is to advance a circular economy, as part of the effort to combat climate crisis and promote the sustainable use of natural resources. But, when moving towards a circular economy, we must also ensure that this causes no problems in terms of human health or the environment. The conclusion of the SIRKKU project that just ended was that the flow of information on hazardous substan...https://ym.fi/en/-/10616/selvitys-tiedon-kulkua-parannettava-jotta-vaaralliset-aineet-eivat-palaa-uusiin-tuotteisiin
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Contaminated areas Soil, groundwater and sediment Soil contamination refers to reduced soil quality due to harmful substances resulting from human activity. This may endanger or harm human health or the environment, impair the amenities of the are...https://ym.fi/en/contaminated-areas
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19.3.2019 | Finland is committed to achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (2030 Agenda) by 2030. Finland was ranked third best in the assessment of sustainability in all UN Member States published in 2018, and Finland also has a strong reputation as a global leader in sustainable development work. Yet, we have a long way to go to achieve the 2030 Agenda goals.https://ym.fi/en/-/10616/selvitys-kestava-kehitys-vaatii-tavoitteiden-viemista-politiikan-ytimeen
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25.2.2019 | About one out of five working-age women and one out of ten working-age men have experienced symptoms caused by indoor air at workplaces during the past 12 months. Symptoms are far more common at workplaces than at home. Symptoms occurred the most frequently in the municipal care services and education sectors. This is the conclusion of a project carried out by the National Institute for Health ...https://ym.fi/en/-/10616/selvitys-sisailmaan-liittyvat-oireet-yleisempia-tyopaikalla-kuin-kotona
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15.2.2019 | The Finnish Environment Institute SYKE has studied how the recycling of municipal waste could be made more efficient in a way that suits the Finnish conditions. The study was based on the European Commission recommendations, according to which measures such as clarification of responsibilities for waste management and more cooperation among the operators is needed to raise the recycling rate in Finland. Reaching the recycling targets requires significant changes to the current system.https://ym.fi/en/-/10616/selvitys-erityisesti-biojatteen-ja-muovipakkausten-kierratysta-lisattava
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Organisation and senior management of the Ministry of the Environment At the Ministry of the Environment matters are prepared by the Aquatic and Natural Environment Department, Sustainable Construction and Housing Department, Climate and Environme...https://ym.fi/en/organisation-and-management