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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 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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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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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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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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9.6.2025 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs will host a Conference on Climate and Security in cooperation with the Ministry of the Environment in Hanasaari, Espoo, on 11 June. The Conference is a one of the main events of Finland’s OSCE Chairpersonship. Experts will discuss a range of issues on climate, peace and security at the event, including the environmental and climate impacts of conflicts and the role of businesses and civil society in strengthening climate security.https://ym.fi/en/-/osce-chair-finland-to-convene-international-conference-on-climate-and-security
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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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27.4.2023 | During the current government term, Finland has made significant contributions to climate change resilient and sustainable solutions in the land use sector by funding more than 100 projects that produce research knowledge to serve as the basis for decision-making. Topics where groundbreaking research is done include soil studies and carbon sequestration, which are highly topical in the EU contexts as well.https://ym.fi/en/-/1410837/finland-shows-the-way-in-carbon-sequestration-and-soil-research-topical-themes-in-eu
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2.3.2023 | On Thursday 2 March, Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Maria Ohisalo and Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Antti Kurvinen convened a roundtable to discuss the role of the forest sector in climate policy. The aim of the discussion was to clarify the shared understanding of the situation and find solutions to strengthen sinks and reduce emissions.https://ym.fi/en/-/forest-sector-roundtable-convened-to-discuss-ways-to-strengthen-carbon-sinks
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18.4.2023 | A P L A S T I C S R O A D M A P F O R F I N L A N D R E D U C E A N D R E F U S E , R EC YC L E A N D R E P L AC E REDUCE AND REFUSE, RECYCLE AND REPLACE REDUCE AND REFUSE, RECYCLE AND REPLACE A PLASTICS ROADMAP FOR FINLAND Reduce littering and av...https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/42733297/Reduce+and+refuse+recycle+and+replace.+A+Plastics+Roadmap+for+Finland.pdf/14ff8333-d6f6-cb1e-b439-d95825fd1401?t=1681805787814
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18.4.2023 | R E D U C E A N D R E F U S E , R EC YC L E A N D R E P L AC E A P L A S T I C S R O A D M A P F O R F I N L A N D 2 . 0 2 3 Foreword 3 Reduce littering, avoid unnecessary consumption 10 Significantly increase the recovery of plastic waste 15 Intr...https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/42733297/Reduce+and+refuse,+recycle+and+replace.+A+plastics+roadmap+for+Finland+2.0.pdf/fc0948a7-5414-96fa-07a0-703302fb239c?t=1681805736722
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11.7.2022 | 1 öööö………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………...https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/42733297/Getting+more+and+better+from+less.pdf/a368c66e-6a1e-1bc9-8da0-8b6dcfe1fd68?t=1657526044318
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9.6.2023 | The level of wellbeing among people in Finland may fall if we do not invest in education, social capital and the reduction of health inequalities, according to a recent policy paper by the OECD. The policy paper describes the combined effects of the sustainability of people’s wellbeing, the economy and the environment. It is possible to create solutions to the challenges of economic sustainability with the help of information.https://ym.fi/en/-/1271139/oecd-policy-paper-assesses-the-state-of-wellbeing-in-finland
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2.3.2022 | Summary: Finland’s Report on the Implementation of the New Urban Agenda Emma Hannula, CEO, Finngroup Consultants 11/2021 2 (26) Contents 1. Part 1 .......................................................................................................https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/40549091/NUA+Report+Summary_Finland.pdf/faefaf89-75f8-6dc8-cc4b-07062d8103c6?t=1646217234321
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30.9.2022 | A Better Environment for Future Generations Ministry of the Environment’s Strategy 2035 Contents Role defined by the Ministry of the Environment 3 Concepts and definitions 3 Operating environment: Climate change and biodiversity loss impact societ...https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/132424356/YM-strategia-2035-2909-EN.pdf/4a2c5bd9-02c5-465a-a5dc-5455875f5a26?t=1664520481861
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1.3.2022 | Finland’s Report on the Implementation of the New Urban Agenda 2021 2 (139) EXECUTIVE SUMMARY PART 1: Transformative Commitments for Sustainable Urban Development 1.1 Sustainable Urban Development for Social Inclusion and Ending Poverty 1.1.1 Soci...https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/40549091/NUA+Report_FINLAND.pdf/faebd276-1078-698e-8a0b-b2e779644ce8?t=1646145920610
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15.9.2021 | VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has studied how new apartments have changed in 15 years. Now the buildings are safer, healthier and more energy-efficient. Growing focus on small apartments has responded to the demand, but due to the smaller floor area homes have become more difficult to adapt to different needs.https://ym.fi/en/-/report-safer-healthier-and-more-environmentally-friendly-apartments-and-smaller
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1.9.2022 | The budget proposal for 2023 of Prime Minister Sanna Marin’s Government builds sustainable growth for the future, secures purchasing power and assists people with the hike in electricity prices. The budget proposal responds to the effects of Russia’s war of aggression and inflation, improves safety and security, security of supply, and energy self-sufficiency, and provides further investment in research and development and in the green transition.https://ym.fi/en/-/10616/government-budget-proposal-for-2023-secures-purchasing-power-compensates-price-hike-in-electricity-and-strengthens-conditions-for-sustainable-growth
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17.4.2023 | REGULATION (EU) No 305/2011 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 9 March 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing Council Directive 89/106/EEC (Text with EEA relevance) THE EUROPEA...https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/40549091/com.trend.iwss.user.servlet.sendfile+(2).pdf/d4602f3f-6d2f-1901-0c6c-ede3dbe7c74c?t=1681718951876
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3.8.2021 | 1 LIFE PROGRAMME LIST OF PRIORITY TOPICS FOR 2021-2024 (applicable to Standard Action Projects and Coordination and Support Actions) Table of contents 1. SUB-PROGRAMME NATURE AND BIODIVERSITY ..................................................... 3...https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/0/priority-topics_life-2021-2024_en.pdf/43446ac5-7407-883d-c5db-4db15afcfcd7/priority-topics_life-2021-2024_en.pdf?t=1627984243774