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  1. Homelessness - Ministry of the Environment

    Homelessness reduced with long-term cooperation Finland is the only country in the European Union where the number of homeless people has declined in recent years. Systematic and goal-oriented efforts have been made for over 15 years to eradicate ...
    https://ym.fi/en/homelessness
  2. Homelessness - Ministry of the Environment

    Homelessness reduced with long-term cooperation Finland is the only country in the European Union where the number of homeless people has declined in recent years. Systematic and goal-oriented efforts have been made for over 15 years to eradicate ...
    https://ym.fi/en/-/homelessness
  3. Minister Multala’s roundtable: Homelessness is a complex problem - long-term, cross-sectoral cooperation needed to eradicate it - Ministry of the Environment

    Reducing homelessness and evictions requires more preventive work against homelessness and earlier identification of the risk of becoming homeless. Evictions, homelessness and ways to eradicate these were discussed at a roundtable organised by the Ministry of the Environment on 3 March. The discussions showed a good understanding of how complex the problem is. Homelessness is caused by a great variety of factors, which stresses the need for cooperation among different actors.
    https://ym.fi/en/-/minister-multala-s-roundtable-homelessness-is-a-complex-problem-long-term-cross-sectoral-cooperation-needed-to-eradicate-it
  4. Housing - Ministry of the Environment

    Housing A well-functioning housing sector promotes the opportunities of all people to lead a good life and have a home that meets their needs in different stages of life. The aim of the Ministry of the Environment is to ensure an adequate supply o...
    https://ym.fi/en/housing
  5. New programme aims to end long-term homelessness - Ministry of the Environment

    21.12.2023 | The Ministry of the Environment has introduced a programme to eradicate long-term homelessness. The aim of the programme is to end long-term homelessness by 2027.
    https://ym.fi/en/-/new-programme-aims-to-end-long-term-homelessness
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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
  7. Work on homelessness intensified by improving housing advice – Ministry of the Environment launches process to enact legislation on advice - Ministry of the Environment

    14.3.2022 | The Government aims is to halve the number of homeless people during this Government term and to eradicate homelessness in the following years. Among the means used to eradicate homelessness is housing advice, and the Ministry of the Environment has launched a process to enact legislation on this.
    https://ym.fi/en/-/work-on-homelessness-intensified-by-improving-housing-advice-ministry-of-the-environment-launches-process-to-enact-legislation-on-advice
  8. Report: Homelessness can be eradicated by 2027 with close cooperation - Ministry of the Environment

    10.2.2023 | The report commissioned by the Ministry of the Environment explores the trends in homelessness and means by which homelessness can be eradicated. Rapporteur Juha Kaakinen urges to continue the work in line with the Housing First principle and to further develop this so that support is readily available and serves homelessness that may be due to varying reasons in diverse ways. A key focus should be on groups that need services and support the most.
    https://ym.fi/en/-/report-homelessness-can-be-eradicated-by-2027-with-close-cooperation
  9. Homelessness has decreased but not enough – study to explore means to tackle this - Ministry of the Environment

    13.10.2022 | The Ministry of the Environment has appointed Juha Kaakinen to examine ways to achieve the objective to eradicate homelessness. According to the Government Programme, homelessness should be halved during this Government term and abolished by 2027. Homelessness has decreased but not enough to reach the target.
    https://ym.fi/en/-/homelessness-has-decreased-but-not-enough-study-to-explore-means-to-tackle-this
  10. Finland involved in EU cooperation to eradicate homelessness – joint declaration to boost the work - Ministry of the Environment

    21.6.2021 | With the declaration signed in Portugal on 21 June 2021, the EU Member States make the commitment to take determined action to eradicate homelessness by 2030.
    https://ym.fi/en/-/finland-involved-in-eu-cooperation-to-eradicate-homelessness-joint-declaration-to-boost-the-work
  11. Combating homelessness turns to prevention – pilot for apartment insurance starts - Ministry of the Environment

    10.10.2016 | Combating homelessness turns to prevention – pilot for apartment insurance starts Ministry of the Environment Publication date 10.10.2016 4.00 Type: Press release The focus on reducing homelessness is turning to prevention in accordance with the p...
    https://ym.fi/en/-/combating-homelessness-turns-to-prevention-pilot-for-apartment-insurance-starts
  12. Asiakirjamallipohja

    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
  13. International study: Finland is a leading country in the management of long-term homelessness - Ministry of the Environment

    10.2.2015 | International study: Finland is a leading country in the management of long-term homelessness Ministry of the Environment Publication date 10.2.2015 8.00 Type: Press release According to an international evaluation team, Finland's national program...
    https://ym.fi/en/-/international-study-finland-is-a-leading-country-in-the-management-of-long-term-homelessness
  14. Speech of Minister Maria Ohisalo at the Into the Woods event 24.11.2022 - Ministry of the Environment

    24.11.2022 | Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Maria Ohisalo gave her speech at the Into the Woods event on 24th of November 2022. The event, held at the Finnish Nature Centre Haltia in Espoo, brought together high-level European decision-makers to explore solutions forests can offer in the pursuit of good living environments.
    https://ym.fi/en/-/speech-of-minister-maria-ohisalon-at-the-into-the-woods-event-24.11.2022
  15. 4a2c5bd9-02c5-465a-a5dc-5455875f5a26

    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
  16. Asiakirjamallipohja

    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
  17. Illegal residence in the country to be diversely prevented and controlled - Ministry of the Environment

    30.11.2016 | The ministerial working group on migration discussed an action plan on the prevention and control of illegal residence in the country. The plan has been prepared as a collaborative effort of various ministries and it focuses on the illegal residence in the country of people who have received a negative asylum decision.
    https://ym.fi/en/-/10616/laitonta-maassa-oleskelua-ehkaistaan-ja-hallitaan-monin-tavoin
  18. Ministeri Maria Ohisalon puhe Into the Woods -tapahtumassa 24.11.2022 - Ympäristöministeriö

    24.11.2022 | Ympäristö- ja ilmastoministeri Maria Ohisalo puhui 24.11.2022 Espoossa järjestetyssä Into the Woods -tapahtumassa. Tapahtumassa Euroopan korkean tason päättäjät keskustelivat metsien roolista hyvien elinympäristöjen rakentamisessa.
    https://ym.fi/-/ministeri-maria-ohisalon-puhe-into-the-woods-tapahtumassa-24.11.2022
  19. Minister Maria Ohisalo's tal i Into the Woods -evenemanget 24.11.2022 - Miljöministeriet

    24.11.2022 | Miljö och klimatminister Maria Ohisalo's tal i Into the Woods -evenemanget 24.11.2022. Evenemanget, som organiserades i Finlands naturcentrum Haltia i Esbo, samlades europeiska politiska beslutsfattare på hög nivå för att diskutera hurdana lösningar skogarna kan erbjuda när det gäller att skapa goda livsmiljöer.
    https://ym.fi/sv/-/minister-maria-ohisalo-s-tal-i-into-the-woods-evenemanget-24.11.2022
  20. Suomi mukana EU:n yhteistyössä asunnottomuuden poistamiseksi – asunnottomuustyöhön haetaan voimaa yhteisellä julkilausumalla - Ympäristöministeriö

    21.6.2021 | Portugalissa tänään 21.6.2021 allekirjoitetulla julkilausumalla sitoutetaan EU:n jäsenvaltioita työskentelemään määrätietoisesti asunnottomuuden poistamiseksi vuoteen 2030 mennessä.
    https://ym.fi/-/suomi-mukana-eu-n-yhteistyossa-asunnottomuuden-poistamiseksi-asunnottomuustyohon-haetaan-voimaa-yhteisella-julkilausumalla
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