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Foreign policy on the circular economy This is how we implement the circular economy programme Finland’s position as a trailblazer in the circular economy requires actions nationally and within the EU, and a coherent and goal-oriented foreign poli...https://ym.fi/en/strategic-programme-to-promote-a-circular-economy/circular-economy-and-foreign-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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Circular Economy Green Deal The Circular Economy Green Deal is a voluntary commitment in which the participating organisations commit to reducing their use of natural resources and setting effective goals, and to taking actions that promote a low-...https://ym.fi/en/circular-economy-green-deal
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Strategic programme to promote a circular economy A circular economy is an economic model of the future that helps to mitigate and control the climate crisis, loss of biodiversity and overconsumption of natural resources. In a circular economy pro...https://ym.fi/en/strategic-programme-to-promote-a-circular-economy
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16.3.2026 | The EU Environment Council will meet in Brussels on Tuesday 17 March. Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala will represent Finland at the meeting. Minister Multala stresses that now it is highly important to defend a consistent climate policy and, in particular, the emissions trading system.https://ym.fi/en/-/finland-stresses-predictable-climate-policy-at-meeting-of-eu-environment-and-climate-ministers-bioeconomy-strategy-and-emission-standards-of-automotive-industry-also-on-agenda
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Circular economy in key sectors This is how we implement the Circular Economy Programme Various stakeholders and sectors in society must adjust their operating methods and create innovations to make the circular economy a reality. In particular, t...https://ym.fi/en/strategic-programme-to-promote-a-circular-economy/circular-economy-in-key-sectors
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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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Climate finance Central government climate finance comprises government appropriations, tax reliefs, state guarantees for loans, and equity investments, loans and leasing operations of state-owned companies. Central government climate finance comp...https://ym.fi/en/climate-funding
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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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The Ministry of the Environment’s Administrative Branch The Ministry of the Environment’s branch of administration consists of a number of independently operating institutes and agencies carrying out the social objectives of the ministry and parti...https://ym.fi/en/the-ministry-s-administrative-branch
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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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28.2.2022 | Overarching themes in the Roundtable discussion were the situation in Ukraine and the need for a fast transition away from fossil fuels.https://ym.fi/en/-/climate-policy-roundtable-discussed-medium-term-climate-change-policy-plan
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17.3.2025 | The impacts of both climate change and biodiversity loss can be seen in the daily lives of most Finns. This is the conclusion to be made from the answers to the 2025 Climate and Nature Barometers. In municipal policy green investments are identified as sources of vitality, but opinions diverge with respect to their environmental impacts. Climate solutions are considered to boost Finland’s competitiveness.https://ym.fi/en/-/awareness-of-progress-of-biodiversity-loss-has-increased-climate-solutions-seen-as-opportunity-for-finland
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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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23.9.2024 | The mission of the European Partnership Water4All is to support research and innovation projects that will improve global water security in the long term. The theme for the 2024 call that is now open is “Water for Circular Economy”. Funding will be available for international research projects.https://ym.fi/en/-/water4all-funding-available-for-research-projects-related-to-water-and-circular-economy
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30.10.2025 | The world countries will convene at the Climate Change Conference COP30 in Belém, Brazil on 10–21 November. The countries are required to update their Nationally Determined Contributions every five years, and the next round of submissions is due just ahead the conference.https://ym.fi/en/-/climate-change-conference-in-belem-to-focus-on-implementation-more-effective-actions-especially-by-large-economies-needed
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4.9.2025 | On 4 September, the Finnish Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala and the Norwegian State Secretary Astrid Bergmål signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate cross-border transport of CO2 for permanent storage in Norway.https://ym.fi/en/-/finland-and-norway-strengthen-cooperation-on-carbon-capture-transportation-and-storage
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Life cycle perspective is the key to promoting low-carbon construction - Ministry of the Environment
9.12.2021 | At its meeting on Thursday 9 December, the Climate Policy Roundtable discussed low-carbon construction. Concrete measures to promote low-carbon construction that were identified include life cycle analysis of emissions from buildings, land use planning and community structure, and investments in research and development. The meeting was chaired by Terhi Lehtonen, State Secretary to the Minister...https://ym.fi/en/-/life-cycle-perspective-is-the-key-to-promoting-low-carbon-construction -
1.7.2024 | Circular Economy Green Deal How to join. The circular economy preserves natural resources and provides the means to solve climate change challenges and biodiversity loss. The extraction of natural resources has tripled over the past 50 years. Acco...https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/42733297/Circular+Economy+Green+Deal+(3).pdf/fa0aaab5-7b0e-50d0-827b-4651a0f71caf?t=1719807286009
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7.6.2024 | The European Investment Fund (EIF) has finalised agreements with eight leading banks and financial institutions in Finland to assist small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), small mid-caps and housing companies. The agreements will facilitate around €1 billion in lending to invest in projects that promote Finland’s climate objectives and environmental sustainability.https://ym.fi/en/-/finnish-smes-and-housing-companies-to-benefit-from-1-billion-in-financing-for-sustainable-investments-through-eif-partnership-with-eight-banks