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The European Commission obliges Member States to report on the carbon capture solutions annually. Finland has now submitted its first report to the Commission.https://ym.fi/en/-/finland-reports-on-carbon-capture-solutions-to-eu
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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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Science supports nature policy Biodiversity is the foundation of life, and preserving it is crucial for the functioning of ecosystems, human wellbeing and the economy. Scientific knowledge helps understand the causes and impacts of biodiversity lo...https://ym.fi/en/science-supports-nature-policy
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Whistleblower protection Whistleblower protection safeguards people who report certain types of misconduct. In this case, a ‘whistleblower’ is a person who, in the course of their work, discovers a breach of European Union or national law concerni...https://ym.fi/en/whistleblower-protection
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Annual Climate Report Annual Climate Reports are prepared each year under the leadership of the Ministry of the Environment. They examine the general development of greenhouse gas emissions, and whether the planned measures are enough to meet Finl...https://ym.fi/en/annual-climate-report
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International climate policy The key documents of international policy on climate change are United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC, 1992, entered into force in 1994) Kyoto Protocol (1997, entered into force in 2005) Paris A...https://ym.fi/en/international-climate-policy
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Finland’s national climate policy The key pillar of Finland’s climate policy is the national Climate Act, which lays down emission reduction targets for 2030, 2040 and 2050. The emission reduction targets are -60% by 2030, -80% by 2040 and -90 % b...https://ym.fi/en/finland-s-national-climate-change-policy
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Management of water resources and marine environments in Finland Water resources management The aim of water resources management is to secure and maintain a good status of surface waters and groundwater. In Mainland Finland there are seven water ...https://ym.fi/en/management-of-water-resources-and-marine-environments-in-finland
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There are problems with publications appearing on this website. You can find all publications in Valto | Institutional Repository for the Government Publications The Ministry of the Environment publishes studies, analyses and working group reports...https://ym.fi/en/publications
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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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Aid Scheme for Growth and Development from Wood The Aid Scheme for Growth and Development from Wood under the Wood Building Programme aims to promote the use of wood in construction by granting support for various kinds of research and development...https://ym.fi/en/aid-scheme-for-growth-and-development-from-wood
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Air pollution control Good air quality is important for human health and comfort. It is also essential for biodiversity and for the preservation of the built environment. The objective of Finland’s air pollution control policy is to improve people...https://ym.fi/en/air-pollution-control
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Environmental impacts of activities at the Ministry of the Environment The aim of the Ministry of the Environment is to minimise the environmental harm caused by its activities and to consistently follow the principles of sustainable development. ...https://ym.fi/en/environmental-impacts-of-activities-at-the-ministry
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Environmental offences Environmental offences are often crimes without an injured party, where the violated object of legal protection is the environment that belongs to all of us. Most often, the motive for an environmental offence is financial o...https://ym.fi/en/environmental-offences
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Medium-Term Climate Plan The Medium-Term Climate Plan is based on the Climate Act. The plan is drawn up once during each electoral term. It includes an action programme to reduce emissions in the non-emissions trading sectors, i.e. the effort shar...https://ym.fi/en/medium-term-climate-change-policy-plan
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Questions and answers about the Low-carbon Built Environment Programme - Ministry of the Environment
Frequently asked questions When will the Low-carbon Built Environment Programme end? The projects financed by the programme must be completed at latest by the end of 2025, and the programme’s impacts and results will be reported to the Commission ...https://ym.fi/en/questions-and-answers-about-the-low-carbon-built-environment-programme -
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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Preparedness at the Ministry of the Environment The Ministry of the Environment is responsible for managing, monitoring and coordinating the environmental administration’s preparedness for disruptions in both normal and emergency conditions. Prepa...https://ym.fi/en/preparedness-at-the-ministry
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Low-carbon Built Environment Programme The Low-carbon Built Environment Programme supports the green transition of the built environment with total funding of EUR 40 million. The programme aims to boost the development and dissemination of product...https://ym.fi/en/low-carbon-built-environment
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EU Biodiversity Strategy The aim of the EU Biodiversity Strategy is to halt the loss of biodiversity and reserve the negative trend in biodiversity by 2030. The Member States are committed to 17 key targets to achieve this ambition. Three of the t...https://ym.fi/en/eu-biodiversity-strategy