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Air pollution control Good air quality is important for human health and comfort. It is also essential for biodiversity and for the preservation of the built environment. The objective of Finland’s air pollution control policy is to improve people...https://ym.fi/en/air-pollution-control
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Air pollution control legislation Finnish air pollution control legislation covers both limit and guideline values for ambient air quality and regulations limiting emissions of air pollutants. Air pollution control legislation is partly national b...https://ym.fi/en/air-pollution-control-legislation
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National Air Pollution Control Programme 2030 A key measure in the implementation of the EU commitments and the objectives of national air pollution control policies is the National Air Pollution Control Programme 2030, adopted by the Government i...https://ym.fi/en/national-air-pollution-control-programme-2030
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International cooperation and EU affairs Gaseous and particulate air pollutants may spread to the neighbouring regions and even to the other side of the globe. As a considerable proportion of the fine particulate matter and airborne acidifying and...https://ym.fi/en/international-cooperation-and-eu-affairs
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Preventing environmental pollution The wellbeing of humans and the natural environment depends on good habitats and ecosystems. The Ministry of the Environment is working hard to identify and manage the environmental risks associated with the air ...https://ym.fi/en/preventing-environmental-pollution
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Chemicals legislation One of the primary goals of chemicals legislation is to prevent the environmental impacts of chemicals before they can cause problems. The majority of the chemicals legislation consists of EU regulations directly applicable i...https://ym.fi/en/chemicals-legislation
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Areas of Expertise Climate Human action warms up the climate, with severe consequences. Limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees requires strong and fast emission reductions. Climate warming will continue despite the efforts to mitigate it, which me...https://ym.fi/en/areas-of-expertise
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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
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4.3.2026 | Finland’s new national report to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity shows that the work to halt biodiversity loss is heading in the right direction. Progress has been made in almost all sectors, but measures need to be upscaled in the protection, restoration and management of nature. Besides this, actions that cause biodiversity loss must be avoided or mitigated. Awareness of the importa...https://ym.fi/en/-/finland-s-national-report-on-biodiversity-we-are-heading-in-right-direction-but-faster-action-is-needed-to-reach-biodiversity-targets
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Voluntary nature value markets Nature value markets create an economic incentive for nature protection and restoration. This is based on the idea that the ecosystem services produced by nature – clean air, water resources and biodiversity – have a...https://ym.fi/en/voluntary-nature-value-markets
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6.10.2025 | Biodiversity is declining in Europe. Emissions have been reduced, but the pace is not fast enough. The recent report of the European Environment Agency EEA explores the state of the environment in Europe, including Finland’s challenges and success stories. The report stresses that, in the end, all human activities depend on nature.https://ym.fi/en/-/state-of-nature-is-still-poor-in-europe-competitiveness-and-security-would-also-benefit-from-environmental-and-climate-actions
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4.9.2025 | The European Commission gave its proposal concerning amendments to the European Climate Law in July 2025. On 4 September 2025, the Finnish Government submitted a Union communication to Parliament where it states its opinion on the Commission’s proposal.https://ym.fi/en/-/government-decided-finland-s-position-on-european-commission-s-proposal-for-climate-target-for-2040
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14.4.2025 | 14.4.2025 QUALITY CONTROL CERTIFYING BODIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACT ON THE TYPE APPROVAL OF CERTAIN CON- STRUCTION PRODUCTS Quality control certifying bodies Product group AVCP procedure Validity Control Union Finland Oy Wooden wall, floor, int...https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/0/Laadunvalvonnan%20varmentajat%20taulukko%20englanniksi%2014042025doc.pdf/799157a5-7bd9-61b5-ef9e-f542a48925c4?t=1744622911231
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4.3.2026 | Online Reporting Tool (ORT) Section I Brief overview of the process of preparation of the report General Government Finland National authorities responsible for the preparation and submission of the report Contact person Contact details Briefly de...https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/33891761/scbd-ort-Finland-Seventh-National-Report.pdf/a3550563-4020-e02b-7f92-e6ec9d62de0b?t=1772625453871
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4.4.2023 | Unofficial translation. Legally binding only in Finnish and Swedish Directive 2015/1535/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (32015L1535); OJ L 241, 17.9.2015, p. 1 Directive 2010/31/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (32...https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/35099218/Indoor+Climate+and+Ventilation+of+New+Buildings.pdf/df12cdbf-a038-19cb-4dc6-254c6cc4f1be?t=1680607494788
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3.5.2018 | The Healthy Premises Programme aims to make public buildings healthy and improve healthcare and rehabilitation for those suffering from poor indoor air quality. In the course of the 10-year programme period, the aim is to introduce procedures in real estate management whereby the condition, fitness for purpose and user experiences will be examined and analysed on a regular basis. This type of act...https://ym.fi/en/-/10616/valtioneuvosto-hyvaksyi-terveet-tilat-ohjelman
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23.9.2022 | Directive 2015/1535/EU (32015L1535) of the European Parliament and of the Council; OJ L 241, 17.9.2015, p. 1 Translation from Finnish Legally binding only in Finnish and Swedish 10/19 Decree of the Ministry of the Environment on the Type Approval ...https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/0/10+19+Decree+of+Polypropylene+Drainage+Pipes+and+Pipe+Fittings.pdf/7b31a26d-8fd6-0621-2727-0b734be04fbf?t=1663918913607
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23.9.2022 | Directive 2015/1535/EU (32015L1535) of the European Parliament and of the Council; OJ L 241, 17.9.2015, p. 1 Translation from Finnish Legally binding only in Finnish and Swedish 11/19 Decree of the Ministry of the Environment on the Type Approval ...https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/0/11+19+Decree+of+Water+Seals.pdf/f7676949-cef3-085c-aae6-a870c4b9e26c?t=1663918935524
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23.9.2022 | Directive 2015/1535/EU (32015L1535) of the European Parliament and of the Council; OJ L 241, 17.9.2015, p. 1 Translation from Finnish Legally binding only in Finnish and Swedish 9/19 Decree of the Ministry of the Environment on the Type Approval o...https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/0/9_19+Decree+of+Floor+Drains.pdf/8cdea2d8-5d54-8409-9716-cebbd2792c9c?t=1663918898226
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23.9.2022 | Directive 2015/1535/EU (32015L1535) of the European Parliament and of the Council; OJ L 241, 17.9.2015, p. 1 Translation from Finnish Legally binding only in Finnish and Swedish 3/19 Decree of the Ministry of the Environment on the Type Approval o...https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/0/3+19+Decree+of+Brass+and+Copper+Pipe+Fittings.pdf/3fb0e6b3-9fb2-e35e-1178-59a50136b9de?t=1663918772280