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  1. 16.3.2021 | The first meeting of the Nordic Council of Ministers for Digitalisation during Finland’s 2021 Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers discussed the digital green transition and decided on the priorities for cooperation over the next four years. According to Minister Paatero, the Nordic and Baltic countries can serve as an example for mitigating climate change through a value-based, inclusive digital transformation that also boosts competitiveness.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/digital-green-transition-discussed-at-the-meeting-of-nordic-and-baltic-ministers-and-commissioner-margrethe-vestager
  2. 1.12.2023 | Action Over Words – Speech by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo at the opening of the COP28 Climate Conference Finland Pavilion, 1 December 2023. Subject to changes.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/speech-by-prime-minister-petteri-orpo-at-the-opening-of-the-cop28-finland-pavilion
  3. 26.5.2021 | On 26 May, the Ministry of Finance published Finland's Sustainable Growth Programme and the Recovery and Resilience Plan it includes. The Government is due to adopt the programme on 27 May.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/projects-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-in-finland-s-sustainable-growth-programme-promote-digitalisation-and-green-transition-1356937
  4. 9.9.2021 | The GTK Mintec pilot plant and laboratories in Outokumpu, operated by the Geological Survey of Finland (GTK), will get new office and laboratory facilities. This will facilitate the development of sustainable mining and the circular economy to respond to the challenges of climate change, the green transition and digitalisation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/new-laboratory-and-office-facilities-in-outokumpu-for-gtk-mintec-a-developer-of-sustainable-mining-and-circular-economy-solutions
  5. 16.1.2024 | An adequate number of companies have made the committed to the Green Deal agreement on single-use plastic portion packs. This year, companies will define ambitious reduction targets for their own operations. In Finland further measures are needed to achieve the recycling targets set in the EU for plastic packaging waste.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/companies-commit-to-reducing-use-of-single-use-plastic-portion-packs
  6. 1.12.2023 | Action Over Words – Speech by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo at the opening of the COP28 Climate Conference Finland Pavilion, 1 December 2023. Subject to changes.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/speech-by-prime-minister-petteri-orpo-at-the-opening-of-the-cop28-finland-pavilion
  7. 26.5.2021 | On 26 May, the Ministry of Finance published Finland's Sustainable Growth Programme and the Recovery and Resilience Plan it includes. The Government is due to adopt the programme on 27 May.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/projects-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-in-finland-s-sustainable-growth-programme-promote-digitalisation-and-green-transition
  8. 19.12.2024 | Finland is preparing a country pavilion for the next UN Climate Change Conference to be held in Belém, Brazil, from 10 to 21 November 2025. The Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs support the preparation of the pavilion in cooperation with companies, municipalities, universities and non-governmental organisations.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/strong-visibility-for-the-finnish-business-sector-at-the-un-cop30-climate-change-conference
  9. 21.5.2021 | On 17 May, the European Commission published a communication on promoting a sustainable blue economy in the EU. The Communication sets out a detailed agenda for the blue economy. A sustainable blue economy is a fundamental part of the broader European Green Deal, which is indispensable for the future of Europe. Sustainable blue economy is not possible without clean and healthy oceans and seas.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/new-eu-approach-to-blue-economy-aims-to-promote-conservation-and-sustainable-use-of-marine-resources
  10. 13.6.2024 | Minister of Climate and the Environment Kai Mykkänen meets Polis on 13 June in Helsinki.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/governor-of-colorado-jared-polis-visits-finland-on-13-and-14-june
  11. 14.10.2021 | The Ministers will discuss the experiences gained in research and innovation cooperation between Finland and China and their future. A particular aim is to accelerate joint projects in the fields of low-carbon economy, circular economy, and food and health.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finland-and-china-to-boost-collaboration-in-low-carbon-technologies-and-circular-economy
  12. 11.2.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Speech at the Action AI Summit Closing Ceremony, Paris 11 February 2025. Check against delivery.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/speech-by-prime-minister-petteri-orpo-at-the-ai-action-summit-paris-11-february-2025
  13. 25.6.2024 | Europe is facing strong economic headwinds. With vulnerable supply chains, high energy costs, and substantial investments needed to reach net-zero, the EU has reached a point where we cannot afford to ignore our competitiveness problems.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-adlercreutz-and-roswall-we-need-to-do-whatever-it-takes-to-boost-europe-s-competitiveness
  14. 30.10.2024 | By summer 2023, only three years had passed since the publication of the sectoral low-carbon roadmaps in 2020. A provision in Petteri Orpo’s government program from June 2023 mandated the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment and various sectors to revisit the roadmaps in light of the evolving operating environment. With this mandate, the update process began in autumn 2023. By autumn 2024, all 14 participating sectors had completed their updates.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/what-will-finland-look-like-in-2040-in-the-sectoral-low-carbon-roadmaps-
  15. 30.5.2024 | EU Energy Ministers will meet in Brussels on May 30. The aim is to adopt the Council conclusions on promoting sustainable electricity network infrastructure. The ministers will also discuss the future of the REPowerEU plan and the status of the Green Deal. Finland will be represented at the meeting by Minister of Climate and the Environment Kai Mykkänen.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-energy-ministers-emphasize-the-importance-of-secure-networks-and-consistent-phasing-out-of-russian-energy
  16. 7.10.2022 | The four rounds of applications under the Low-carbon Built Environment Programme have provided EUR 13.6 million in funding for projects that promote climate work related to the built environment. At least two more application rounds will be organised, and the next one will begin at the Ministry of the Environment on 17 October 2022. The third application round of Business Finland will be open until the end of October.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/low-carbon-construction-materials-smarter-construction-and-tools-to-municipalities-and-regions-for-climate-change-adaptation-46-projects-to-boost-green-transition-in-built-environment
  17. 12.1.2022 | The European Commission wants to increase opportunities for a successful social economy in Europe. The Commission’s interest in the matter is based on the benefits that the social economy can bring for employment and the economy as a whole. The Commission published its action plan for the social economy on 9 December 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/social-economy-can-create-sustainable-wellbeing-in-finland-and-throughout-europe
  18. 18.10.2024 | Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will make an export promotion visit to Vietnam and the Philippines on 21–25 October, accompanied by a business delegation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tavio-to-visit-vietnam-and-the-philippines-to-promote-exports
  19. 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://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/general-government-finances-must-be-adapted-and-reformed-in-way-that-helps-find-solutions-to-climate-crisis-and-biodiversity-loss
  20. 24.2.2022 | Minister of Finance Annika Saarikko will represent Finland at the informal meeting of ministers for the economy and finance (Ecofin) to be held in Paris on 25–26 February and in the Eurogroup on 25 February. The security policy situation in Europe will also come up during the meetings.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/ministers-for-the-economy-and-finance-to-meet-in-paris