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International and EU-level cooperation The Vienna Convention and the Montreal Protocol The international community took its first actions to protect the ozone layer in 1985 with the Vienna Convention, which established a framework for scientific a...https://ym.fi/en/international-and-eu-level-cooperation
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9.6.2025 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs will host a Conference on Climate and Security in cooperation with the Ministry of the Environment in Hanasaari, Espoo, on 11 June. The Conference is a one of the main events of Finland’s OSCE Chairpersonship. Experts will discuss a range of issues on climate, peace and security at the event, including the environmental and climate impacts of conflicts and the role of businesses and civil society in strengthening climate security.https://ym.fi/en/-/osce-chair-finland-to-convene-international-conference-on-climate-and-security
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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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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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The National Building Code of Finland The Land Use and Building Act (132/1999) specifies the general conditions concerning building, substantive technical requirements, building permit procedure and building supervision by the authorities. The sub...https://ym.fi/en/the-national-building-code-of-finland
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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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21.9.2022 | Russia's war of aggression has made energy and climate policy an even more integral part of foreign and security policy. Finland should continue to take decisive climate action and accelerate the green transition in the midst of the energy crisis, said Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Maria Ohisalo at an event on climate action, energy solutions and Finland’s comprehensive security.https://ym.fi/en/-/minister-ohisalo-accelerating-the-green-transition-will-also-strengthen-finland-s-comprehensive-security
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19.10.2024 | Finland promotes Environmental Security in war-ravaged Ukraine. Minister of Climate and the Environment of Finland Kai Mykkänen and Minister of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine Svitlana Hrynchuk agreed on stronger cooperation in the forest, nature, meteorology and energy sectors.https://ym.fi/en/-/finland-and-ukraine-strengthen-environmental-and-energy-cooperation-as-part-of-sustainable-reconstruction-of-ukraine
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21.9.2017 | Today, on 21 September 2017, China, the European Commission and several EU Member States signed a Declaration in Turku to strengthen water cooperation between the EU and China. The aim is to join forces to promote sustainable development and improve water security. China and the EU also signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish dialogue on water policy.https://ym.fi/en/-/1410837/kiina-ja-eu-vahvistavat-yhteistyota-vesiturvallisuuden-parantamiseksi
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21.9.2017 | China and the EU strengthen cooperation to improve water security Ministry of the Environment Publication date 21.9.2017 6.01 Type: Press release Ministry of the Environment and Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry : Today, on 21 September 2017, C...https://ym.fi/en/-/china-and-the-eu-strengthen-cooperation-to-improve-water-security
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1.9.2022 | The budget proposal for 2023 of Prime Minister Sanna Marin’s Government builds sustainable growth for the future, secures purchasing power and assists people with the hike in electricity prices. The budget proposal responds to the effects of Russia’s war of aggression and inflation, improves safety and security, security of supply, and energy self-sufficiency, and provides further investment in research and development and in the green transition.https://ym.fi/en/-/10616/government-budget-proposal-for-2023-secures-purchasing-power-compensates-price-hike-in-electricity-and-strengthens-conditions-for-sustainable-growth
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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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28.2.2022 | According to the report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change published on 28 February 2022, climate change is a serious threat to human wellbeing. The impacts of climate change are unevenly distributed between regions. More than three billion people are living in extremely vulnerable conditions. Besides actions to mitigate climate change, even more effective adaptation measures are also needed.https://ym.fi/en/-/ipcc-report-climate-change-has-serious-impacts-on-people-and-nature-impacts-unevenly-distributed
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4.4.2023 | MINISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT Explanatory memorandum Senior Engineer Jyrki Kauppinen 8 November 2017 DECREE OF THE MINISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT ON THE STRUCTURES AND FIRE SAFETY OF CHIMNEYS General The starting point of the legislative reform relatin...https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/35099218/EN-Perustelumuistio+savupiippujen+rakenteista+ja+paloturvallisuudesta.pdf/9adfa4c5-35ac-531b-3719-e324c49db11d?t=1680606155066
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4.4.2023 | Unofficial translation. Legally binding only in Finnish and Swedish Directive 2015/1535/EU (32015L1535) of the European Parliament and of the Council; OJ L 241, 17.9.2015, p. 1 Decree of the Ministry of the Environment on the Structures and Fire s...https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/35099218/745_2017+Yma+savupiippujen+rakenteista+ja+paloturvallisuudesta+EN.pdf/f4c31530-fbca-30a1-870e-38f0edbd01f9?t=1680606111587
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21.10.2020 | Government Resolution on the Strategy for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity in Finland for the years 2012–2020, ‘Saving Nature for People’ 1 Resolution The Finnish Government has today, 20th December 2012, made a resolution appr...https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/38439968/fi-nbsap-v3-en_government-resolution-2012-DF4D24DF_6F32_4546_97E9_C89E85F62662-92064.pdf/fca96fd5-b784-76aa-7adc-8cbba59f9d50?t=1603260666070
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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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3.4.2017 | The Ministerial Working Group on Immigration has adopted the Action Programme for the Prevention of Illegal Entry and Stay for 2017–2020. The current programme is more extensive and covers a longer period of time than the Action Plan for the Prevention and Management of Illegal Stay approved last December. This is the third in a series of programmes first established in 2012.https://ym.fi/en/-/10616/ohjelma-laittoman-maahantulon-ja-maassa-oleskelun-torjumiseksi-koottiin-kolmannen-kerran
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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
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4.4.2023 | Unofficial translation. Legally binding only in Finnish and Swedish Directive 2015/1535/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (32015L1535); OJ L 241, 17.9.2015, p. 1 Decree of the Ministry of the Environment on the Fire safety of Buildi...https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/35099218/848_2017+paloasetus+EN+.pdf/762b73fb-4d66-9a54-5954-ea852f2840e7?t=1680606060956