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UNEP & UN-HABITAT - Ministry of the Environment

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...

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UNEP Executive Director visits Helsinki to discuss ways to strengthen UN work on environment with Nordic countries - Ministry of the Environment

10.4.2026 | Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme UNEP Inger Andersen will visit Finland on 13–14 April. Andersen will meet representatives of Finland and other Nordic countries to discuss ways to strengthen the UN’s work on environmental matters. Andersen will also meet Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala and various stakeholders.

https://ym.fi/en/-/unep-executive-director-visits-helsinki-to-discuss-ways-to-strengthen-un-work-on-environment-with-nordic-countries
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.

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UNEP & UN-HABITAT - Miljöministeriet

UNEP och UN-HABITAT UNEP – FN:s miljöprogram FN:s miljöprogram (UN Environment Programme, UNEP) är en ledande internationell aktör på miljöområdet. Miljöprogrammet, som inrättades 1972, har till uppgift att främja en miljömässigt hållbar utvecklin...

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UNEP & UNHABITAT - Ympäristöministeriö

UNEP ja UN-HABITAT UNEP - YK:n ympäristöohjelma YK:n ympäristöohjelma (UN Environment Programme, UNEP) on johtava kansainvälinen ympäristöalan toimija. Ympäristöohjelma perustettiin vuonna 1972, ja sen tehtävänä on edistää ympäristöllisesti kestä...

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UN Environment Assembly in Nairobi to focus on Advancing sustainable solutions for a resilient planet - Ministry of the Environment

8.12.2025 | The seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly UNEA, the world’s highest-level decision-making body for matters related to the environment, will take place in Nairobi, Kenya from 8 to 12 December 2025. The theme of the session is ‘Advancing sustainable solutions for a resilient planet’. Finland’s UNEA delegation in Nairobi will be led by Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala.

https://ym.fi/en/-/un-environment-assembly-in-nairobi-to-focus-on-advancing-sustainable-solutions-for-a-resilient-planet
UN Secretary-General hosts Climate Summit to boost Nationally Determined Contributions - Ministry of the Environment

22.9.2025 | UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will host a Climate Summit in New York on 24 September as part of the UN General Assembly week. The aim of the event is to boost climate work in individual countries. Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala will represent Finland at the summit.

https://ym.fi/en/-/un-secretary-general-hosts-climate-summit-to-boost-nationally-determined-contributions
EU environment and climate ministers meet in Luxembourg - EU positions for UN Climate Change Conference COP30 on agenda - Ministry of the Environment

20.10.2025 | The EU environment ministers will meet in Luxembourg on Tuesday 21 October. The ministers are expected to adopt Council conclusions on the preparations for the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) and on the Water Resilience Strategy. The ministers will also discuss the European Ocean Pact proposed by the European Commission. Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala will represent Finland at the meeting.

https://ym.fi/en/-/eu-environment-and-climate-ministers-meet-in-brussels-eu-positions-for-un-climate-change-conference-cop30-on-agenda
UN Climate Conference agrees on finance goal - Ministry of the Environment

24.11.2024 | The UN Climate Change Conference COP29 reached an agreement on the new climate finance goal (New Collective Quantified Goal, NCQG) of USD 300 billion and a total NCQG of USD 1,300 billion. Decisions on the global monitoring framework for the process to phase out fossil fuels were left to the future climate conferences.

https://ym.fi/en/-/un-climate-conference-agrees-on-finance-goal
Monitoring, evaluation and finance on agenda at resumed session of UN Biodiversity Conference - Ministry of the Environment

19.2.2025 | The parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity will convene in Rome, Italy on 25–27 February 2025. The COP16.2 session will continue the negotiations on items that remained open in Cali, Colombia in November. The aim is to reach an agreement on the monitoring, evaluation and financing of the global biodiversity targets. Finland’s delegation will be led by Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala.

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UN Biodiversity Conference agrees on steps towards more effective financing – “Victory of multilateral cooperation” - Ministry of the Environment

28.2.2025 | The resumed session of the UN Biodiversity Conference in Rome reached an understanding on developing the financial architecture for biodiversity and on the monitoring and common review of biodiversity work.

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EU environment ministers prepare for UN Climate Conference and aim to reach common approach to regulation on circularity requirements for vehicles - Ministry of the Environment

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
Strong visibility for the Finnish business sector at the UN COP30 Climate Change Conference - Ministry of the Environment

19.12.2024 | Finland is preparing a country pavilion for the next UN Climate Change Conference to be held in Belém, Brazil, from 10 to 21 November 2025. The Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs support the preparation of the pavilion in cooperation with companies, municipalities, universities and non-governmental organisations.

https://ym.fi/en/-/strong-visibility-for-the-finnish-business-sector-at-the-un-cop30-climate-change-conference
UN Biodiversity Conference in Cali to focus on implementation of new biodiversity targets - Ministry of the Environment

16.10.2024 | The Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (COP16) will convene in Cali, Colombia on 21 October–1 November 2024. The main objective of COP16 is to agree on the implementation of the global biodiversity targets and the related monitoring. Finland’s delegation will be led by Minister of Climate and the Environment Kai Mykkänen.

https://ym.fi/en/-/un-biodiversity-conference-in-cali-to-focus-on-implementation-of-new-biodiversity-targets
UN Biodiversity Conference reached agreement on genetic resources fund – other major issues remained unresolved - Ministry of the Environment

2.11.2024 | UN Biodiversity Conference COP16 ended with a skinny agreement on Saturday morning after having gone into overtime. A benefit-sharing mechanism for digital information on genetic resources (the Cali Fund) was established and the role of indigenous peoples was strengthened, but no understanding was reached on monitoring the implementation of biodiversity targets or mobilising finances. As the meeting dragged on and some of the negotiators had to go home, there was no quorum to make decisions.

https://ym.fi/en/-/un-biodiversity-conference-reached-agreement-on-genetic-resources-fund-other-major-issues-remained-unresolved
UN Biodiversity Conference reached agreement on halting biodiversity loss by 2030 – 30 per cent protection and restoration goal for world’s nations - Ministry of the Environment

19.12.2022 | The 15th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity ends today on 19 December in Montreal, Canada. Almost 200 states negotiated on actions to halt the loss of biodiversity by 2030 and strengthen the state of the natural environment.

https://ym.fi/en/-/un-biodiversity-conference-reached-agreement-on-halting-biodiversity-loss-by-2030-30-per-cent-protection-and-restoration-goal-for-world-s-nations
UN Environment Assembly in Nairobi will focus on comprehensive solutions to global environmental problems - Ministry of the Environment

23.2.2024 | The world’s highest-level decision-making body for matters related to the environment, the United Nations Environment Assembly UNEA, will convene at its sixth session in Nairobi, Kenya on 26 February–1 March. UNEA-6 will bring UN Member States and representatives of civil society groups, the scientific community and the private sector together to seek solutions to acute environmental challenges. Finland’s UNEA delegation will be led by Minister of Climate and the Environment Kai Mykkänen.

https://ym.fi/en/-/un-environment-assembly-in-nairobi-will-focus-on-comprehensive-solutions-to-global-environmental-problems
European Countries Support the Santa Marta First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels - Ministry of the Environment

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.

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Climate Week in partnership with UN General Assembly started in New York – Finland joined CHAMP initiative to boost climate action in cities and regions - Ministry of the Environment

23.9.2024 | Cities and municipalities are in a key position in terms of reaching the climate targets, both in Finland and globally. Finland has joined the UN CHAMP initiative to support the climate work of cities and regions.

https://ym.fi/en/-/climate-week-in-partnership-with-un-general-assembly-started-in-new-york-finland-joined-champ-initiative-to-boost-climate-action-in-cities-and-regions
UN Climate Conference to begin in Dubai – special focus on energy solutions - Ministry of the Environment

28.11.2023 | The parties to the UN Convention on Climate Change will convene for the COP28 Climate Conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on 30 November–12 December. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will represent Finland at the high-level segment of the Conference on 1–2 December. During the ministerial week between 8 and 12 December, Finland’s delegation will be led by Minister of Climate and the Environment Kai Mykkänen.

https://ym.fi/en/-/un-climate-conference-to-begin-in-dubai-special-focus-on-energy-solutions