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Legislation on building and landscape protection Protection of the cultural environment based on the Land Use and Building Act The Land Use and Building Act and the Land Use and Building Decree require that the built environment and the landscape ...https://ym.fi/en/building-and-landscape-protection
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Landscape management areas cherish cultural and nature values in rural areas Under the nature Conservation Act, national and county landscape management areas may be established. They help to preserve, for example, the beauty of natural or cultura...https://ym.fi/en/landscape-management-areas
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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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Legislation on soil protection Finland does not have separate legislation on soil protection, and the relevant controls are included in several different statutes. The most important legislation covering soil contamination and the rehabilitation o...https://ym.fi/en/legislation-on-soil-protection
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The photos entered to the International Landscape Day photo contest offer perspectives to October landscapes. A photo taken in Helsinki won the best photo award in this year’s contest, organised by the Ministry of the Environment and Finnish Environment Institute.https://ym.fi/en/-/autumn-wetland-landscape-in-the-city-wins-the-landscape-day-photo-contest
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National urban parks protect the nature and landscape values of urban areas In Finland there are ten national urban parks. The aim of national urban parks is to preserve urban nature and the built cultural environment as extensive and integrated e...https://ym.fi/en/national-urban-parks
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25.8.2025 | Finnish Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala has signed a Ministry of the Environment decision to establish a national landscape management area in Saija, Salla. The purpose of the landscape management area is to preserve and manage the natural and cultural landscape, its beauty, historical characteristics and associated values.https://ym.fi/en/-/salla-s-saija-designated-finland-s-eighth-national-landscape-management-area
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10.11.2023 | The photos entered to the landscape photo contest again offer a view of October landscapes. A photo taken in Kuopio won the best photo award in this year’s contest, organised by the Ministry of the Environment and Finnish Environment Institute.https://ym.fi/en/-/lake-landscape-on-frosty-morning-wins-landscape-day-photo-contest
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23.4.2026 | The evaluation of Finland’s National World Heritage Strategy (2015–2025) finds that implementation has been broad‑based and substantive. The strategy has reinforced Finland’s standing as a responsible steward of world heritage and deepened cooperation between world heritage sites. The findings and the role of the strategy were discussed at the World Heritage Forum in Vaasa.https://ym.fi/en/-/1410845/evaluation-of-national-world-heritage-strategy-successful-implementation-impact-needs-to-grow
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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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Nature conservation areas The purpose of nature conservation areas is to safeguard the biodiversity of species and habitats. Nature conservation areas also contribute to the preservation of national landscapes, cultural heritage and recreation and...https://ym.fi/en/nature-conservation-areas
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Nature conservation legislation Nature Conservation Act and Nature Conservation Decree Finland’s Nature Conservation Act (1096/1996, as amended by 492/1997, 144/1999, 371/1999, 553/2004, 1069/2004, 506/2005 and 591/2005) has been drawn up to meet ...https://ym.fi/en/nature-conservation-legislation
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Cultural environments Human activities leave traces in the environment. This is how cultural environments are created and formed. They tell about human activities and interaction with the environment at different times. Cultural environments compr...https://ym.fi/en/cultural-environment
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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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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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5.9.2022 | Landscapes are an essential part of our well-being and the quality and diversity of our living environment. Thursday 20 October is International Landscape Day. The annually celebrated Landscape Day encourages everyone to participate in observing landscapes and in the decision-making concerning them. Take part in the programme to celebrate Landscape Day or create your own way to celebrate.https://ym.fi/en/-/landscape-day-invites-you-to-experience-and-to-photograph-landscape
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National parks and strict nature reserves – backbone of the nature conservation network National parks and strict nature reserves constitute the backbone of the Finnish network of nature conservation areas. In Finland there are 40 national parks w...https://ym.fi/en/national-parks-and-strict-nature-reserves
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Act on the Verification of Qualifications The new Construction Act that entered into force in the beginning of 2025 lays down provisions on qualification requirements in construction and the verification procedure for qualifications. Provisions on...https://ym.fi/en/act-on-the-verification-of-qualifications
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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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All news and press releases RSS (Opens New Window) (Opens New Window) European Countries Support the Santa Marta First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels Type: Press release Publication date: 30.4.2026 14.50 Agent’s role in nature ...https://ym.fi/en/news-and-press-releases