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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
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25.11.2025 | Three separate studies examine the development of nature value markets from the perspectives of sellers who generate nature values, buyers and intermediary organisations. According to the studies, nature value markets are an important means of increasing private funding for nature action, but their large-scale establishment requires clear rules and additional incentives.https://ym.fi/en/-/recent-studies-provide-guidance-for-developing-nature-value-markets
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27.5.2025 | A citizens’ panel on improving the state of nature will convene in May and June to contribute to the preparation of Finland’s national restoration plan. The panel will explore ways to enhance biodiversity, with a particular focus on fairness.https://ym.fi/en/-/citizens-panel-on-nature-restoration-launched-citizens-views-to-be-considered-as-part-of-preparing-the-national-restoration-plan
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18.12.2024 | Voluntary Ecological Offsetting – Guidance document Ministry of the Environment Leila Suvantola, Suvi Borgström, Saku Härkönen and Olli Ojala 12/2024 2 2 Content 1. Introduction.........................................................................https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/0/Guidance+document+for+voluntary+ecological+offsetting+in+FInland.pdf/1175fa1b-7f5f-7b8d-a1d5-680cf7e4e843?t=1734504565921
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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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Bioeconomy Strategy 2022–2035 – Sustainably towards higher value added - Ministry of the Environment
1.4.2022 | Finland’s new Bioeconomy Strategy has been completed. The strategy aims to double the value added of bioeconomy in an ecologically, socially and economically sustainable manner and to make Finland climate neutral by 2035.https://ym.fi/en/-/1410877/bioeconomy-strategy-2022-2035-sustainably-towards-higher-value-added -
3.3.2022 | The Government approved the proposal for the new Climate Change Act on 3 March. The Act has been reformed to make sure that Finland’s carbon neutrality target for 2035 and other international and EU climate objectives will be reached. In addition to the carbon neutrality target, the Act sets emission reduction targets for 2030, 2040 and 2050. The Act lays down provisions on climate policy plans, and the reform will extend the scope of the Act to the land use sector.https://ym.fi/en/-/new-climate-change-act-to-be-submitted-to-parliament-carbon-neutrality-target-2035-included-in-the-act-emission-reduction-targets-for-coming-decades-as-well
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18.5.2020 | Comments invited on the draft for Finland’s first maritime spatial plan – aim to combine the use and good status of marine environment Ministry of the Environment Publication date 18.5.2020 3.09 Type: Press release This is the first comprehensive ...https://ym.fi/en/-/comments-invited-on-the-draft-for-finland-s-first-maritime-spatial-plan-aim-to-combine-the-use-and-good-status-of-marine-environment
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23.9.2020 | As Finland’s urban areas continue to grow, its cities are becoming increasingly important as places to live and do business, as leaders in the municipal sector, as frontrunners in climate change solutions, and as international players. Published on 23 September 2020, the National Urban Strategy 2020–2030 represents the shared view of central government and cities themselves on the key trends for this decade and how urban policy can be shaped in partnership between the Government and the cities.https://ym.fi/en/-/10623/national-urban-strategy-supports-role-of-cities-as-innovators-and-in-boosting-competitiveness
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29.4.2020 | The Saami people observed the first signs of climate change in the 1960s and the changes have accelerated over the course of the 2000s, according to a study by the University of Oulu. The study examined how the Saami have adapted to climate change in reindeer husbandry and explored ways for the Saami to adapt to climate change in a culturally sustainable manner.https://ym.fi/en/-/10616/raportti-saamelaisten-sopeutumiselle-ilmastonmuutokseen-on-mahdollisuuksia
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18.12.2020 | For the first time, a comprehensive maritime spatial plan has been prepared for the Finnish marine area, compiled in an extensive cooperation process between various actors. The plan is a presentation with a map covering both territorial waters and the exclusive economic zone. It outlines, for example, significant and potential areas for underwater natural and cultural values, energy production, fishing, aquaculture, shipping and tourism.https://ym.fi/en/-/finland-s-first-maritime-spatial-plan-completed-extensive-work-will-help-to-combine-the-good-state-of-the-marine-environment-and-sustainable-growth
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14.6.2019 | Japan has invited Finland to participate in the meeting of energy and environment ministers, which is part of the programme of Japan’s presidency of the G20 Summit. The Ministerial Meeting on Energy Transitions and Global Environment for Sustainable Growth will take place in Karuizawa on 15–16 June 2019. Finland is one of the so-called outreach countries invited to the meeting. The themes of the meet...https://ym.fi/en/-/1410877/finland-to-participate-in-the-meeting-of-the-energy-and-environment-ministers-at-the-g20-summit-in-japan-on-15-16-june
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8.2.2019 | The food industry, trade and the packaging sector as well as three ministries made a commitment to reduce the environmental impacts of food production, distribution and consumption in 2019–2021.https://ym.fi/en/-/1410877/elintarvikealalle-suomen-ensimmainen-materiaalitehokkuuden-sitoumus
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25.2.2016 | Minister of Agriculture and the Environment Kimmo Tiilikainen on a Team Finland visit to Iran Ministry of the Environment Publication date 25.2.2016 7.11 Type: Press release From the Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Agriculture and ...https://ym.fi/en/-/minister-of-agriculture-and-the-environment-kimmo-tiilikainen-on-a-team-finland-visit-to-iran
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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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13.3.2018 | KEINO, a networked Competence Centre founded to increase sustainable and innovative public procurement, has been launched. KEINO aims to improve the effectiveness and quality of public procurement and public services.https://ym.fi/en/-/1410877/osaamiskeskus-vauhdittamaan-kestavia-ja-innovatiivisia-julkisia-hankintoja
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21.10.2020 | GOVERNMENT DECISION ON FINLAND’S NATIONAL LAND USE GUIDELINES Issued on 14 December 2017. This Government decision replaces the decision on Finland’s National Land Use Guidelines taken by the Government on 30 November 2000 and revised by the Gover...https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/38439968/VAT_14122017_english-C8DAA05E_FBC8_490E_A805_37BCE01A1E43-138177.pdf/a839c419-96c5-2807-739c-37c17bea76a5?t=1603259600101
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23.6.2021 | The Government submitted its Annual Climate Report to Parliament on Wednesday 23 June. According to the report, Finland's emissions declined in the exceptional year, but achieving carbon neutrality by 2035 will require more and faster action also after the pandemic.https://ym.fi/en/-/annual-climate-report-2021-emissions-in-finland-declined-in-the-exceptional-year
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