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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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What is the green transition? The green transition towards an ecologically sustainable economy is an absolute necessity. A sustainable economy leans on low-carbon solutions that promote biodiversity and on the sustainable use of natural resources....https://ym.fi/en/what-is-the-green-transition
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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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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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17.12.2025 | The Government’s legislative reforms and the one-stop service at the Finnish Supervisory Agency, which will begin operating on 1 January 2026, will promote economic growth that is based on the cleanest solutions and will strengthen our comprehensive security. “The Government’s historic reforms concerning the permit procedures enter into force at the right moment. In different parts of Finland th...https://ym.fi/en/-/significant-legislative-reforms-to-boost-green-transition-and-investments
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27.6.2025 | The clean energy transition is progressing at a good pace, thanks in part to the emissions trading system. However, reaching Finland’s climate targets will require more action in the effort sharing sector, and especially in the land use sector where emissions increased compared to the previous year.https://ym.fi/en/-/annual-climate-report-2025-emissions-from-finland-s-energy-production-fell-sharply-but-more-action-is-needed-to-meet-climate-targets
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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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15.9.2022 | At its meeting on Thursday, the Climate Policy Roundtable stressed that the short-term measures to find solutions to the energy crisis must not override the long-term actions to mitigate climate change. The measures raised in the discussion included increasing the production of renewable energy, implementing the hydrogen strategy, saving energy, measures taken within the EU, and supporting those who are in a vulnerable position.https://ym.fi/en/-/climate-policy-roundtable-solutions-to-energy-crisis-must-not-slow-down-green-transition
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Options for developing regulation on demolishing retired wind turbines - Ministry of the Environment
6.11.2023 | The Ministry of the Environment commissioned a study of the legislation on the demolition of wind turbines to assess whether there are needs for amendments.https://ym.fi/en/-/options-for-developing-regulation-on-demolishing-retired-wind-turbines -
23.11.2023 | On 23 November 2023, the Government adopted a resolution on launching an auction procedure concerning offshore wind power sites located in the public water areas of Finland.https://ym.fi/en/-/1410837/metsahallitus-launches-auctions-concerning-large-scale-offshore-wind-power-projects
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9.10.2024 | On 9 October 2024, the Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy discussed and supported the new outlines for the ownership policy concerning Metsähallitus for 2024–2027. Besides the reconciliation of different needs, new objectives have also been included. Among the topics concerned are the economic benefit from the operations of Metsähallitus to the State and promotion of biodiversity and renewable energy.https://ym.fi/en/-/1410837/outlines-for-ownership-policy-concerning-metsahallitus-new-objectives-related-to-promotion-of-renewable-energy-restoration-of-flowing-waters-and-recognition-of-revenue
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7.9.2023 | During the autumn, the Government will launch a number of projects to boost the energy transition. The aim is to attract investments to Finland that reduce emissions and turn Finland into a leader in terms of clean energy and a positive climate handprint.https://ym.fi/en/-/minister-mykkanen-excellent-opportunities-for-finland-to-become-major-player-in-clean-energy
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27.6.2024 | Emissions from energy production are decreasing substantially but further actions will be needed to reach the national targets and meet the obligations set at the EU level. In particular, further actions will be needed in the land use and effort sharing sectors.https://ym.fi/en/-/annual-climate-report-clean-energy-transition-makes-good-progress-further-action-needed-to-reach-climate-targets
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16.9.2022 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of the Environment will appoint a rapporteur to investigate how to increase wind power construction in eastern Finland. Lieutenant General (ret.) Arto Räty will serve as rapporteur.https://ym.fi/en/-/1410877/solutions-sought-for-increasing-wind-power-construction-in-eastern-finland
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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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1.9.2022 | The Government has approved Finland’s participation in the EUR 700 million InvestEU guarantee scheme for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), households and housing companies. The programme promotes investments in clean technology solutions. Finland will invest EUR 100 million in the European Investment Fund’s (EIF) Sustainability Guarantee product, which is a guarantee programme delivered through financial institutions.https://ym.fi/en/-/1410877/new-loan-guarantee-scheme-boosts-clean-technology-and-energy-efficiency-investments-in-smes-households-and-housing-companies
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7.6.2024 | The European Investment Fund (EIF) has finalised agreements with eight leading banks and financial institutions in Finland to assist small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), small mid-caps and housing companies. The agreements will facilitate around €1 billion in lending to invest in projects that promote Finland’s climate objectives and environmental sustainability.https://ym.fi/en/-/finnish-smes-and-housing-companies-to-benefit-from-1-billion-in-financing-for-sustainable-investments-through-eif-partnership-with-eight-banks
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31.7.2023 | The Ministry of the Environment has awarded more than EUR 1.3 million in grants to 15 municipalities and 7 regional councils for studies and land use planning aimed to promote investment projects related to the green transition.https://ym.fi/en/-/ministry-of-the-environment-awarded-eur-1.3-million-in-grants-for-studies-and-land-use-planning-to-promote-green-transition-investment-projects
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4.4.2023 | 1 N A T I O N A L B U I L D I N G C O D E O F F I N L A N D Strength and stability of structures Steel structures 2 Foreword The Ministry of the Environment publishes the recommendations for strength and stability re- lated to the design of steel ...https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/35099218/Steel_structures+instructions+2019.pdf/b9e33e5d-4ed1-fab8-d834-0cc4ef982d42?t=1680596921653
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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