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  1. Biosphere sites - Ministry of the Environment

    Biosphere sites – model areas for sustainable development Biosphere sites are model areas for sustainable development that combine the protection of the biodiversity of habitats, sustainable use of natural resources and environmental research. Bio...
    https://ym.fi/en/biosphere-sites
  2. Evaluation of National World Heritage Strategy: successful implementation, impact needs to grow - Ministry of the Environment

    23.4.2026 | The evaluation of Finland’s National World Heritage Strategy (2015–2025) finds that implementation has been broad‑based and substantive. The strategy has reinforced Finland’s standing as a responsible steward of world heritage and deepened cooperation between world heritage sites. The findings and the role of the strategy were discussed at the World Heritage Forum in Vaasa.
    https://ym.fi/en/-/1410845/evaluation-of-national-world-heritage-strategy-successful-implementation-impact-needs-to-grow
  3. International Biodiversity Policy - Ministry of the Environment

    International biodiversity policy Finland has been active in international environmental policy for a long time. As part of the EU, Finland promotes ambitious, measurable and clear objectives to halt biodiversity loss by 2030. Finland is committed...
    https://ym.fi/en/international-biodiversity-policy
  4. Nature Conservation Areas - Ministry of the Environment

    Nature conservation areas The purpose of nature conservation areas is to safeguard the biodiversity of species and habitats. Nature conservation areas also contribute to the preservation of national landscapes, cultural heritage and recreation and...
    https://ym.fi/en/nature-conservation-areas
  5. All news and press releases - Ministry of the Environment

    All news and press releases RSS (Opens New Window) (Opens New Window) UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development to focus on accelerating progress on 2030 Agenda Type: Press release Publication date: 6.7.2026 11.06 Draft National Res...
    https://ym.fi/en/news-and-press-releases
  6. Heritage Days 2025: Visit favourite cultural spots of the locals—and give your own tips - Ministry of the Environment

    27.8.2025 | A wide range of events will take place at built heritage sites, arranged by local heritage associations, museums and many other actors across Finland. A photo challenge and a storytelling competition for children and young people will also attract people to explore and document the built treasures of the country.
    https://ym.fi/en/-/heritage-days-2025-visit-favourite-cultural-spots-of-the-locals-and-give-your-own-tips
  7. a3550563-4020-e02b-7f92-e6ec9d62de0b

    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
  8. Saimaa ringed seal habitats proposed to UNESCO World Heritage tentative list - Ministry of the Environment

    11.11.2020 | Finland intends to propose the Saimaa ringed seal habitats in the Lake Saimaa archipelago as a new natural site to be inscribed on the UNESCO’s list of World Heritage sites. Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Krista Mikkonen told about the process to update the tentative list at the World Heritage Forum on 11 November.
    https://ym.fi/en/-/saimaa-ringed-seal-habitats-proposed-to-unesco-world-heritage-tentative-list
  9. dcb04e19-0658-88ed-e7e9-ad1848bda10f

    2.6.2023 | 13.03.2023 1 PRIORITISED ACTION FRAMEWORK (PAF) FOR NATURA 2000 in FINLAND including the Province of Åland pursuant to Article 8 of Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (the Habitats Direc...
    https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/0/PAF+2021-2027_fi_Update_2023_final.pdf/dcb04e19-0658-88ed-e7e9-ad1848bda10f?t=1685692790492
  10. Network of nature reserves in Barents region gains two new sites in Northwest Russia - Ministry of the Environment

    5.12.2019 | Network of nature reserves in Barents region gains two new sites in Northwest Russia Ministry of the Environment Publication date 5.12.2019 7.06 Type: News item © Jyri Mikkola, The Finnish Association for Nature Conservation Two new regional natur...
    https://ym.fi/en/-/network-of-nature-reserves-in-barents-region-gains-two-new-sites-in-northwest-russia
  11. a839c419-96c5-2807-739c-37c17bea76a5

    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
  12. 19d17c39-1600-115d-4fe6-e105b96d3905

    16.4.2021 | 23.03.2021 Doc Nadeg 18-05-02 1 PRIORITISED ACTION FRAMEWORK (PAF) FOR NATURA 2000 in FINLAND including the Province of Åland pursuant to Article 8 of Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora ...
    https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/39422803/PAF+2021-2027_fi_MASTER_LIFElogolla+(1).pdf/19d17c39-1600-115d-4fe6-e105b96d3905?t=1618563335262
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    24.3.2021 | 23.03.2021 Doc Nadeg 18-05-02 1 PRIORITISED ACTION FRAMEWORK (PAF) FOR NATURA 2000 in FINLAND including the Province of Åland pursuant to Article 8 of Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora ...
    https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/0/PAF+2021-2027_fi.pdf/055f8a55-1055-b131-755f-644eb2ec95ad?t=1616585728349
  14. Inquiry launched into Paimio Sanatorium’s future - Ministry of the Environment

    29.3.2019 | The Ministry of Education and Culture together with the Ministry of the Environment have launched an inquiry into the future of Paimio Sanatorium, a historic building designed by architects Alvar and Aino Aalto. The inquiry will be headed by Heikki Alannen, Master of Laws trained on the bench, and Olavi Hiekka, Master of Science (Tech.). Their task will be to draw up a proposal for an economically viable model for covering the site’s maintenance and operating costs.
    https://ym.fi/en/-/1410845/selvitys-paimion-parantolan-tulevaisuudesta-kaynnistyy
  15. Asiakirjamallipohja

    1.3.2022 | Finland’s Report on the Implementation of the New Urban Agenda 2021 2 (139) EXECUTIVE SUMMARY PART 1: Transformative Commitments for Sustainable Urban Development 1.1 Sustainable Urban Development for Social Inclusion and Ending Poverty 1.1.1 Soci...
    https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/40549091/NUA+Report_FINLAND.pdf/faebd276-1078-698e-8a0b-b2e779644ce8?t=1646145920610
  16. Report on the future of Paimio Sanatorium completed – a foundation proposed as the owner - Ministry of the Environment

    18.6.2019 | A report on a viable business model for Paimio Sanatorium commissioned by the Ministry of Education and Culture and the Ministry of the Environment has been completed. It proposes that the Hospital District of Southwest Finland, the central government, the Alvar Aalto Foundation and the City of Paimio establish a foundation to administrate the sanatorium. The future administration and management...
    https://ym.fi/en/-/1410845/selvitys-paimion-parantolan-tulevaisuudesta-valmistui-omistajaksi-esitetaan-saatiota
  17. New foundation to safeguard future of Paimio Sanatorium - Ministry of the Environment

    27.10.2020 | A foundation has been established for developing Paimio Sanatorium. The memorandum of association was signed on 27 October. The founding members of the foundation are the Hospital District of Southwest Finland, the State, the Alvar Aalto Foundation and the cities of Paimio and Turku.
    https://ym.fi/en/-/1410845/new-foundation-to-safeguard-future-of-paimio-sanatorium
  18. Saving Nature for People

    21.10.2020 | Saving Nature for People National action plan for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity in Finland 2013–2020 1 Saving Nature for People National action plan for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity in Finland 2013–20...
    https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/38439968/National_action_plan2013_SavingNatureforPeople-EA60AA4E_861F_414D_9EFE_E8B967313381-96885.pdf/3fd101e9-6a12-91f8-211c-a2ab1d32794b?t=1603260663505
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    https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/42733297/Getting+more+and+better+from+less.pdf/a368c66e-6a1e-1bc9-8da0-8b6dcfe1fd68?t=1657526044318
  20. POSSIBLE FORMAT FOR A PRIORITISED ACTION FRAMEWORK

    21.10.2020 | 1 Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora and Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on the conservation of wild birds DRAFT FORMAT FOR A PRIO...
    https://ym.fi/documents/1410903/38439968/A-Prioritised-Action-Framework-(PAF)-for-Natura-2000.-Finland.-Draft-version-1.-pdf-986B7D01_721C_4D21_8DB2_1318FDA2F96C-119394.pdf/faee2332-20bb-e28f-7a4c-2943ef184341?t=1603260678288
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