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Questions and answers concerning the built environment information system The information system for the built environment (RYTJ) is a shared information resource that consists of a planning-related information resource and a construction informat...https://ym.fi/en/project-ryhti/questions-and-answers-concerning-the-ryhti-project
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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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Waste legislation Finnish waste legislation covers all wastes except certain special types of waste such as radioactive wastes, which are covered by separate laws. Finnish waste legislation is largely based on EU legislation, but in some cases inc...https://ym.fi/en/waste-legislation
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28.8.2025 | The citizens’ panel on improving the state of nature has issued a declaration to support the preparation of Finland’s national nature restoration plan. In its declaration, the panel stresses that biodiversity loss should be one of the most important criteria in decision-making.https://ym.fi/en/-/citizens-panel-declaration-the-most-important-thing-is-to-prevent-the-state-of-nature-from-further-deteriorating
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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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26.8.2020 | Climate Policy Roundtable meets to discuss emission reductions and role of energy taxation in achieving carbon neutrality Ministry of the Environment Publication date 26.8.2020 9.05 Type: Press release The Climate Policy Roundtable will hold its s...https://ym.fi/en/-/climate-policy-roundtable-meets-to-discuss-emission-reductions-and-role-of-energy-taxation-in-achieving-carbon-neutrality
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19.9.2023 | In its first budget session, the Government of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo decided on solutions that will return Finland to a sustainable growth track. The Government will launch structural reforms to boost employment and growth, which will have positive impacts on general government finances in the next few years. In addition, the Government decided on consolidation measures.https://ym.fi/en/-/10616/budget-session-of-prime-minister-orpo-s-government-returning-finland-to-a-sustainable-growth-track
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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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11.5.2022 | On 11 May 2022, the Ministerial Working Group on Climate and Energy Policy discussed biodiversity. A process is under way in Finland to prepare a new Biodiversity Strategy and the commitments for implementing the EU Biodiversity Strategy.https://ym.fi/en/-/ministerial-working-group-on-climate-and-energy-policy-received-updates-on-finland-s-and-eu-biodiversity-strategies
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17.3.2023 | The climate and ecological crisis and the sustainability gap in general government finances cannot be solved separately. Actions that strengthen general government finances can be targeted so that they systematically take the economy, legislation, taxation, incentives and governance structures towards the green transition. This is the conclusion of the Outlook Review published by the Ministry of the Environment.https://ym.fi/en/-/general-government-finances-must-be-adapted-and-reformed-in-way-that-helps-find-solutions-to-climate-crisis-and-biodiversity-loss
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31.5.2022 | The high-level UN meeting Stockholm+50 will be held in Stockholm, Sweden on 2–3 June 2022. The meeting will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first UN conference on the environment, assess the environmental actions taken in the past 50 years and present concrete recommendations to improve the state of the environment.https://ym.fi/en/-/international-environmental-meeting-in-stockholm-50-years-of-environmental-action
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11.7.2022 | 1 öööö………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………...https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/42733297/Getting+more+and+better+from+less.pdf/a368c66e-6a1e-1bc9-8da0-8b6dcfe1fd68?t=1657526044318
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20.11.2020 | The economic costs of climate policy measures such as emission tax and their effects on income distribution can be regulated by redistributing emission tax revenue back to households. This is the outcome of a study conducted by the Pellervo Economic Research Institute PTT, Merit Economics, and Statistics and Research Åland ÅSUB. The means to do this include earned income tax and/or corporation tax concessions and direct support to households.https://ym.fi/en/-/10616/study-tax-compensations-can-be-used-to-influence-the-economic-effects-of-climate-policy-consequences-for-different-types-of-households-vary
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2.3.2022 | Summary: Finland’s Report on the Implementation of the New Urban Agenda Emma Hannula, CEO, Finngroup Consultants 11/2021 2 (26) Contents 1. Part 1 .......................................................................................................https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/40549091/NUA+Report+Summary_Finland.pdf/faefaf89-75f8-6dc8-cc4b-07062d8103c6?t=1646217234321
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8.4.2021 | By the resolution on promoting a circular economy adopted today, on 7 April, the Finnish Government committed to reducing the consumption of unrenewable natural resources. The resolution also restricts the use of renewable natural resources in Finland: the total consumption of domestic primary raw materials in 2035 will not exceed the level in 2015*. The resolution is based on a vision that in 2035 the Finnish economy will be based on a carbon-neutral circular economy society.https://ym.fi/en/-/circular-economy-programme-sets-targets-to-curb-overconsumption-of-natural-resources
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12.9.2022 | The prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine and accelerating climate change have led to a situation in Finland and globally where the future seems rather uncertain. In the midst of uncertainty, decision-making is difficult. Finland will hold parliamentary elections in spring 2023, and the new Government Programme will outline policies for the next few years.https://ym.fi/en/-/10616/how-do-we-guide-finland-forward-in-the-midst-of-global-uncertainty-ministries-futures-review-provides-tools-for-decision-makers
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2.9.2020 | Ministerial Working Group on Climate and Energy Policy discussed support from EU recovery package for transition towards carbon neutral Finland Ministry of the Environment Publication date 2.9.2020 8.13 Type: Press release On Wednesday, the Minist...https://ym.fi/en/-/ministerial-working-group-on-climate-and-energy-policy-discussed-support-from-eu-recovery-package-for-transition-towards-carbon-neutral-finland
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18.3.2019 | Climate Barometer 2019: Finns wish to have solutions to climate crisis at the heart of policy-making Ministry of the Environment Publication date 18.3.2019 5.32 Type: Press release The Finns wish to see solutions to the climate crisis among the pr...https://ym.fi/en/-/climate-barometer-2019-finns-wish-to-have-solutions-to-climate-crisis-at-the-heart-of-policy-making
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14.7.2021 | On Wednesday, the European Commission unveiled a major package of legislative proposals on climate that would reduce the EU’s net emissions by at least 55 per cent by 2030. The Fit for 55 package contains 13 legislative proposals, eight of which would strengthen existing legislative instruments and five that are completely new regulations.https://ym.fi/en/-/10616/eu-climate-package-will-also-help-finland-achieve-climate-neutrality
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16.6.2020 | Sustainable recovery boosts the necessary transformations in society Ministry of the Environment Publication date 16.6.2020 7.06 Type: Press release Working group proposes measures towards a carbon-neutral circular economy. The working group on su...https://ym.fi/en/-/sustainable-recovery-boosts-the-necessary-transformations-in-society