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Equality and non-discrimination at the Ministry of the Environment According to section 6 of the Constitution of Finland (731/1999), everyone is equal before the law: no one shall, without an acceptable reason, be treated differently from other pe...https://ym.fi/en/non-discrimination-and-equality
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Biodiversity and nature protection Biodiversity must be protected and maintained in order to safeguard the conditions which support life on the planet. Protection is necessary because many organisms and habitats have become endangered due to harmf...https://ym.fi/en/biodiversity-and-nature-protection
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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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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.https://ym.fi/en/-/european-countries-support-the-santa-marta-first-conference-on-transitioning-away-from-fossil-fuels
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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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Plastics Roadmap for Finland: Reduce, refuse, recycle and replace The Plastics Roadmap for Finland 2.0 is an extensive national programme that aims for a breakthrough in the circular economy of plastics by 2030. The Plastics Roadmap is a package o...https://ym.fi/en/plastics-roadmap-for-finland
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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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Contaminated areas Soil, groundwater and sediment Soil contamination refers to reduced soil quality due to harmful substances resulting from human activity. This may endanger or harm human health or the environment, impair the amenities of the are...https://ym.fi/en/contaminated-areas
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International cooperation on water resources and marine protection Water resources protection Finland’s International Water Strategy Finnish Water Way - International Water Strategy, adopted in 2018, sets out the objectives of Finland’s internatio...https://ym.fi/en/international-cooperation-on-water-resources-and-marine-protection
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Cooperation in the Arctic and Barents region Arctic Council The Arctic Council is an intergovernmental forum for promoting sustainable development and environmental protection. It has eight Member States: Finland, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Denmark,...https://ym.fi/en/cooperation-in-the-arctic-and-barents-region
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Waste Finland's waste policy aims to promote the sustainable use of natural resources and to ensure that waste does not endanger human health or harm the environment. The Ministry of the Environment participates in the preparation of waste policy ...https://ym.fi/en/waste
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The National Building Code of Finland The Land Use and Building Act (132/1999) specifies the general conditions concerning building, substantive technical requirements, building permit procedure and building supervision by the authorities. The sub...https://ym.fi/en/the-national-building-code-of-finland
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Wood in public construction Municipalities play an important role in mitigating climate change. Many municipalities have recognised the use of wood in construction as a means to reduce municipal carbon dioxide emissions and make progress towards t...https://ym.fi/en/wood-in-public-construction
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Sustainable consumption and production In 2012, the UN Member States adopted the 10 Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns, which extended until the end of 2022. In 2020, the UN General Assembly decided to ...https://ym.fi/en/sustainable-consumption-and-production
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Wind power construction Wind power is a renewable and nearly emission-free form of energy production. It can be produced relatively fast and at a relatively low cost, and and it increases Finland’s self-sufficiency in energy. Increasing wind power...https://ym.fi/en/wind-power-construction
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International cooperation to reduce black carbon and methane emissions Alongside the UN climate change negotiations, efforts are also being made to promote international cooperation to reduce the emissions of short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs)...https://ym.fi/en/short-lived-climate-pollutants
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Science supports climate policy Climate science produces knowledge in support of policy preparation in various ways, both nationally and internationally. Climate Change Panel serves as the Government’s advisory body on climate policy Nationally, t...https://ym.fi/en/climate/science-supports-climate-policy
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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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Improving the state of waters and marine areas (Ahti Programme) The aim of the AHTI Programme is to achieve a good status for waters and the Baltic Sea. The programme promotes the implementation of the national Marine Environment Management Plan (...https://ym.fi/en/improving-the-state-of-waters-and-marine-areas-2023-2027
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9.3.2026 | Finnish consumers are increasingly ordering low-cost goods online, mostly from manufacturers based in China. Based on the proposals of a recent report, the Government will begin to prepare legislation to address problems caused by these cheap imports. There is also emphasis on consumer responsibility.https://ym.fi/en/-/1410877/report-lasting-solutions-to-problems-of-cheap-imports-require-eu-level-influence