Process to update the strategy of the Ministry of the Environment and prepare the outlook review

During 2026, we will update our strategy as part of the preparations for the next government term. Our operating environment is changing fast, and the world looks very different today from what it was in 2022, when the current strategy was published. Because of this, we must consider how the changes in the operating environment also affect the Ministry’s long-term objectives and priorities. As an outcome of this work, we will produce the main strategic objectives and the measures linked to these up until 2035.

The strategy work will also serve as an input for the outlook review to be drafted by the public officials in the administrative branch, which will outline their main strategic objectives and measures for the next government term. 

We invite you to participate in this work

The strategy will be updated in close cooperation between the Ministry’s staff, its administrative branch, the relevant stakeholders and other interested parties. With support from the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra and Motiva, we will utilise the Voxit platform in this work.

On this website we will communicate about the schedules and progress of the strategy update and the opportunities to participate – welcome to join us in building a shared path towards 2035!

Voxit discussion on 16 March–13 April

In the discussion on the Voxit platform, a particular focus wason tensions related to target setting. Where do the views of different stakeholders diverge? Which targets should be prioritised? What kind of role should the Ministry of the Environment have as a driver of change?

The results will be published at the end of April.