The Climate Negotiations Group
YM023:00/2016 Development
The Climate Negotiations Group deals with climate negotiation issues that are being prepared by the EU Councils, the Council's Climate Working Group (WPIEI/CC and expert groups under WPIEI/CC. The Group coordinates and prepares Finland's participation in the UN climate negotiations and statutory meetings.
Basic information In progress
Project number YM023:00/2016
Case numbers VN/17635/2021
Set by Ministry of the Environment
Term/schedule 27.9.2016 – 27.9.2026
Date of appointment 27.9.2016
Contact person
Hanna Kola, Assistentti
tel. +358 295 250 077
[email protected]
Contact person
Marjo Nummelin, ympäristöneuvos, ilmastoasioiden pääneuvottelija
[email protected]
Goals and results
The climate negotiation group coordinates the preparation of Finland's positions and participation in international climate negotiations.
Starting points
On March 10, 2000, the Ministry of the Environment appointed a working group whose task is to coordinate the preparation of Finland's positions and participation in international climate negotiations. Finland acts as part of the European Union in the negotiations.
The working group was appointed for the time being and its composition has been reviewed in 2003, 2007, 2010, 2016 and 2021. In 2009, the name of the group was changed to the climate negotiation group of the Ministry of the Environment.
The climate negotiation group ensures that Finland's coordinated positions and views are taken forward in the preparation of EU positions and other issues related to international climate negotiations, and provides a forum for discussion of international climate policy and initiatives. All key ministries are represented and involved in the group's work, as well as a few other authorities . The group thus also promotes international awareness of climate policy in different ministries and organizations.
The climate negotiation group meets regularly and prepares Finland's views regarding the international climate negotiations. In 2025, the group met a total of 9 times.
Ungrouped
Person
Role, Term
Nummelin, Marjo
ympäristöneuvos, ilmastoasioiden pääneuvottelija
Ministry of the Environment
Role: Chair
8.9.2021 –
Nummelin, Marjo
ympäristöneuvos, ilmastoasioiden pääneuvottelija
Ministry of the Environment
Role: Person in charge
1.5.2021 –
Nummelin, Marjo
ympäristöneuvos, ilmastoasioiden pääneuvottelija
Ministry of the Environment
Role: Project contact person
29.3.2024 –
Nummelin, Marjo
neuvotteleva virkamies
Ministry of the Environment
Role: Member
22.7.2016 – 7.9.2021
Kola, Hanna
Assistentti
Ministry of the Environment
Role: Secretary
16.7.2024 –
Kola, Hanna
Assistentti
Ministry of the Environment
Role: Project contact person
16.7.2024 –
Ahonen, Saana
Kehityspolitiikan neuvonantaja
ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland
Role: Member
1.1. – 27.9.2026
Anttonen, Karoliina
erityisasiantuntija
Ministry of the Environment
Role: Member
1.5.2017 –
Anttonen, Karoliina
vanhempi hallitussihteeri
Ministry of Employment and the Economy
Role: Member
22.7.2016 – 30.4.2017
Fant, Aino
EU-erityisasiantuntija
Prime Minister’s Office
Role: Member
1.9.2024 –
Granholm, Heikki
metsäneuvos
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
Role: Member
22.7.2016 –
Heikkonen, Lotta
Johtava asiantuntija
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
Role: Member
8.9.2021 –
Honkatukia, Outi
Ympäristöneuvos
Ministry of the Environment
Role: Member
1.5.2021 –
Honkatukia, Outi
Ilmastoasioiden pääneuvottelija
Ministry of the Environment
Role: Person in charge
22.7.2016 – 30.4.2021
Kaipainen, Jaana
Neuvotteleva virkamies
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
Role: Member
1.1.2025 –
Kangaskorpi, Soili
Ulkoasiainneuvos
ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland
Role: Member
1.1.2025 –
Kupiainen, Kaarle
Neuvotteleva virkamies
Ministry of the Environment
Role: Member
8.9.2021 –
Merrifield, Anna
Lähetystöneuvos
ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland
Role: Member
1.9.2022 –
Nieminen, Kristiina
Asiantuntija
Ministry of the Environment
Role: Member
1.9.2018 –
Niinistö, Sini
yliaktuaari
Tilastokeskus
Role: Member
22.7.2016 –
Nippala, Jaakko
erityisasiantuntija
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
Role: Member
8.9.2021 –
Pietikäinen, Johanna
Erityisasiantuntija
ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland
Role: Member
8.9.2021 –
Pipatti, Riitta
kehittämispäällikkö
Tilastokeskus
Role: Member
22.7.2016 –
Salminen, Anna
Neuvotteleva virkamies
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
Role: Member
8.9.2021 –
Sarlin, Laura
neuvotteleva virkamies
Ministry of Transport and Communications
Role: Member
2.4.2026 –
Sarlin, Laura
erityisasiantuntija
Ministry of the Environment
Role: Member
22.7.2016 – 18.2.2025
Sarlin, Laura
neuvotteleva virkamies
Ministry of the Environment
Role: Deputy member
19.2.2025 – 1.4.2026
Temonen, Kati
Ulkoasiainsihteeri
ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland
Role: Member
1.9.2025 –
Tirkkonen, Juhani
teollisuusneuvos
Ministry of Employment and the Economy
Role: Member
22.7.2016 –
Valjus, Ilari
erityisasiantuntija
Ministry of Finance
Role: Member
27.9.2016 –
Vuola, Saija
Neuvotteleva virkamies
Ministry of the Environment
Role: Member
1.1.2018 –
Ahonen, Hanna-Mari
tarkastaja
ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland
Role: Member
1.12.2017 – 31.12.2020
Fransman, Emma
Assistentti
Ministry of the Environment
Role: Project contact person
27.9.2016 – 28.3.2024
Kahra, Matti
tutkija
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
Role: Member
22.7.2016 – 29.5.2017
Kalliokoski, Tuomo
Ympäristöneuvos
Ministry of the Environment
Role: Member
8.9.2021 – 15.6.2025
Kauppila, Aulikki
Kansainvälisten asiain neuvos
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
Role: Member
22.7.2016 – 31.12.2019
Kellokumpu, Jenni
erityisasiantuntija
Ministry of Finance
Role: Member
22.7.2016 – 1.9.2018
Keskinen, Milja
ylitarkastaja
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
Role: Member
27.9.2016 – 31.12.2020
Kovalainen, Katariina
Assistentti
Ministry of the Environment
Role: Project contact person
22.7.2016 – 31.3.2022
Lampi, Hanna-Leena
lähetystöneuvos
Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Role: Member
24.7.2016 – 29.2.2024
Liinamaa, Armi
budjettisihteeri
Ministry of Finance
Role: Member
22.7.2016 – 29.2.2024
Mattila, Hanna
ylitarkastaja
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
Role: Member
22.7.2016 – 31.1.2017
Mäkinen, Kirsi
Luonnonvaraneuvos
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
Role: Member
8.9.2021 – 1.4.2026
Mänttäri, Janne
hallitussihteeri
Ministry of Transport and Communications
Role: Member
22.7.2016 – 7.9.2021
Nummelin, Matti
ympäristöalan neuvonantaja
Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Role: Member
22.7.2016 – 1.9.2018
Oja, Jenna
ylitarkastaja
Ministry of the Environment
Role: Member
22.7. – 31.12.2016
Ojala, Tuuli
Liikenneneuvos
Ministry of Transport and Communications
Role: Member
19.2.2025 – 1.4.2026
Paloneva, Mikko
erityisasiantuntija
Ministry of Employment and the Economy
Role: Member
27.9.2016 – 31.3.2021
Perälä, Paula
neuvotteleva virkamies
Ministry of the Environment
Role: Member
22.7.2016 – 31.7.2024
Peuraniemi, Laura
lainsäädäntösihteeri
Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Role: Member
1.5.2017 – 1.10.2018
Pietikäinen, Johanna
tarkastaja
Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Role: Member
22.7.2016 – 7.9.2021
Pyykkö, Juha
yksikön päällikkö
Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Role: Member
22.7.2016 – 28.2.2017
Ritonummi, Timo
teollisuusneuvos
Ministry of Employment and the Economy
Role: Member
22.7.2016 – 1.9.2018
Ruoho, Elina
tarkastaja
Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Role: Member
22.7.2016 – 30.11.2017
Soramäki, Jussi
EU-erityisasiantuntija
Prime Minister’s Office
Role: Member
22.7.2016 – 31.12.2018
Toikka, Tuulia
neuvotteleva virkamies
Ministry of the Environment
Role: Member
22.7.2016 – 31.12.2018
Torniainen, Tatu
ylitarkastaja
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
Role: Member
22.7.2016 – 29.2.2024
Tuxen, Sara
Lähetystöneuvos
ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland
Role: Member
1.9.2022 – 31.7.2025
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