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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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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 -
CE marking With CE marking, a manufacturer can ensure that the properties of a construction product are in line with the harmonised European product standard, or the European technical approval (ETA). Building product manufacturers may not place b...https://ym.fi/en/ce-marking
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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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Legislation on soil protection Finland does not have separate legislation on soil protection, and the relevant controls are included in several different statutes. The most important legislation covering soil contamination and the rehabilitation o...https://ym.fi/en/legislation-on-soil-protection
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Protection of groundwater The aim of groundwater protection is to maintain a good qualitative and quantitative status of groundwater. Finland’s groundwater bodies are highly susceptible to the impacts of human activities, which is why it is import...https://ym.fi/en/protection-of-groundwater
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Voluntary carbon markets Carbon credits bought from voluntary carbon markets can be used to make climate claims in the marketing of companies, products and services. Climate claims may concern e.g. the carbon-neutrality of a product or service. Vo...https://ym.fi/en/voluntary-carbon-offsetting
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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
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Legislation on water resources and marine protection Organisation of water resources and marine management The management of water resources and marine areas is based on the Act on the Organisation of River Basin Management and the Marine Strategy...https://ym.fi/en/legislation-on-the-protection-of-water-and-the-sea
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Wood Building Programme Wood construction plays a vital role in the promotion of bioeconomy, and the promotion of the use of wood can help support sustainable and sensible tending of forests. Using wood reduces the carbon footprint of the construc...https://ym.fi/en/wood-building
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News Press Releases Government proposes amendments to Nature Conservation Act 13.5.2026 14.06 The proposed amendments will accelerate the development of the nature values market in Finland and promote the steering of private funding to improving t...https://ym.fi/en/news
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All news and press releases RSS (Opens New Window) (Opens New Window) Government proposes amendments to Nature Conservation Act Type: Press release Publication date: 13.5.2026 14.06 EU ministers for housing meet in Cyprus: Finland stresses nationa...https://ym.fi/en/news-and-press-releases
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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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What is the green transition? The green transition towards an ecologically sustainable economy is an absolute necessity. A sustainable economy leans on low-carbon solutions that promote biodiversity and on the sustainable use of natural resources....https://ym.fi/en/what-is-the-green-transition
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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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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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16.10.2023 | The EU ministers responsible for the environment and climate change issues will meet in Luxembourg on 16 October to discuss the EU’s objectives for the negotiations at the UN Climate Change Conference to be held in Dubai. The conclusions to be adopted by the Environment Council will constitute the EU’s objective for the Climate Change Conference. Finland’s representative at the Environment Council will be Minister of Climate and the Environment Kai Mykkänen.https://ym.fi/en/-/environment-council-to-discuss-un-climate-change-conference-urban-wastewater-treatment-directive-and-co2-emission-standards-for-heavy-duty-vehicles
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6.5.2024 | The Ministry of the Environment publishes online training that is free and open to all on decarbonised construction and a circular economy in construction. The training is in English, and it is intended for professionals and students in the real estate and construction sectors throughout Europe.https://ym.fi/en/-/ministry-of-the-environment-publishes-online-training-on-decarbonised-construction-improve-your-competence-and-give-feedback
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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
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17.4.2023 | 1 July 2013 Frequently asked questions: CE marking Target group: the municipal building control authority 1. What is CE marking? By affixing the CE marking to a construction product, the manufacturer is declaring that the characteristics of the co...https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/40549091/Usein+kysytty%C3%A4+rakennusvalvonta_EN_TFrevisions_draft.pdf/f6013326-f400-c69e-74b6-24f88c5d8e2e?t=1681718730341