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International environmental agreements This page contains a list of international agreements within the Ministry of the Environment's scope of activities. The complete list of international treaties and agreements that fall within the Ministry of ...https://ym.fi/en/international-environmental-agreements
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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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International climate policy The key documents of international policy on climate change are United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC, 1992, entered into force in 1994) Kyoto Protocol (1997, entered into force in 2005) Paris A...https://ym.fi/en/international-climate-policy
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Green Deal agreements Green Deals and the commitments made under them promote sustainable development and accelerate the achievement of environmental objectives. The purpose of these voluntary agreements concluded for a fixed term is to find solut...https://ym.fi/en/green-deals
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EU climate policy The climate policy of the European Union guides the policy measures to mitigate climate change, both in the EU as a whole and in individual Member States. The EU climate policy is based on the United Nations Framework Convention ...https://ym.fi/en/eu-climate-policy
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Paris Agreement on Climate Change The Paris Climate Change Agreement is an international, legally binding agreement on climate change. It aims to limit the rise in global average temperature to well below 2°C relative to the pre-industrial levels ...https://ym.fi/en/paris-climate-change-agreement
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The EU and International Cooperation Global environmental problems do not respect national borders, which is why international agreements, commitments and cooperation are needed to solve them. Finland is a party to more than one hundred internatio...https://ym.fi/en/the-eu-and-international-cooperation
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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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Chemicals The Ministry of the Environment aims to generate knowledge of the risks posed by hazardous substances and to prevent such risks from causing any significant environmental or health hazards. The environmental hazards associated with chemi...https://ym.fi/en/chemicals
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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...https://ym.fi/en/unep-un-habitat1
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All news and press releases RSS (Opens New Window) (Opens New Window) Draft National Restoration Plan circulated for views – aim to improve state of nature Type: Press release Publication date: 2.7.2026 13.36 Annual Climate Report 2026: Finland’s ...https://ym.fi/en/news-and-press-releases
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International cooperation concerning chemicals The environmental effects of chemicals know no boundaries. A high level of environmental protection requires cooperation both within Europe and globally. The Ministry of the Environment is responsible...https://ym.fi/en/international-cooperation-concerning-chemicals
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7.4.2026 | The evaluation explored the objectives of the Climate Act and the means to achieve these from the perspectives of impact, cost-effectiveness and acceptability. The process was led by the Ministry of the Environment. Meeting the objectives requires additional measures, especially in the land use sector.https://ym.fi/en/-/objectives-of-climate-act-evaluated-finland-s-objectives-are-in-line-with-international-agreements-and-eu-obligations
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During the Climate Conference COP29 Finland joined a number of new initiatives and boosted important initiatives launched earlier to promote clean solutions.https://ym.fi/en/-/finland-joined-several-initiatives-and-declarations-at-cop29-to-boost-climate-work
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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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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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International biodiversity policy Finland has been active in international environmental policy for a long time. As part of the EU, Finland promotes ambitious, measurable and clear objectives to halt biodiversity loss by 2030. Finland is committed...https://ym.fi/en/international-biodiversity-policy
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Science supports nature policy Biodiversity is the foundation of life, and preserving it is crucial for the functioning of ecosystems, human wellbeing and the economy. Scientific knowledge helps understand the causes and impacts of biodiversity lo...https://ym.fi/en/science-supports-nature-policy
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Circular economy incentives This is how we implement the Circular Economy Programme The use of natural resources may cause emissions or harm ecosystems without the party causing the harm paying for any of the costs incurred. Companies and consumer...https://ym.fi/en/strategic-programme-to-promote-a-circular-economy/circular-economy-incentives
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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