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16.12.2022 | Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Maria Ohisalo gave the Finland's National Statement at the High-Level Segment of the 15th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity on 16th of December 2022.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/speech-of-minister-maria-ohisalo-at-the-convention-on-biological-diversity-15th-conference-of-the-parties-high-level-segment-in-montreal-16.12.2022
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21.3.2023 | The first UN Water Conference in 46 years takes place in New York on 22–24 March 2023. The Finnish delegation is composed of a broad spectrum of stakeholders representing the water sector. Jaana Husu-Kallio, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, stresses the importance of good governance of water resources, cooperation between the public and private sectors, and the high level of expertise Finland has in water issues.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/finland-has-important-role-in-un-water-conference-world-countries-meet-after-46-years
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1.11.2022 | In their meeting in Helsinki on Tuesday 1 November, the Nordic prime ministers conveyed a strong message that Russia’s war has permanently changed the Nordic region and that the countries’ common objectives will better prepare the region to operate in the changed environment. The Nordic region aims to be the most sustainable and integrated region in the world by 2030.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/nordic-prime-ministers-strengthen-preparedness-to-counter-russian-threat
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17.11.2022 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs together with its partners will organise a Crisis Management NOW event focusing on crisis management and peacebuilding. The event will take place in the Wanha Satama conference centre in Katajanokka on Tuesday 29 November. It will be open to all and free of charge.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/crisis-management-now-discussions-on-conflicts-and-peacebuilding-in-changed-security-situation
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19.12.2022 | The 15th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity ends today on 19 December in Montreal, Canada. Almost 200 states negotiated on actions to halt the loss of biodiversity by 2030 and strengthen the state of the natural environment.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/un-biodiversity-conference-reached-agreement-on-halting-biodiversity-loss-by-2030-30-per-cent-protection-and-restoration-goal-for-world-s-nations
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17.11.2022 | Crisis Management NOW: Discussions on conflicts and peacebuilding in changed security situation Ministry of Defence Publication date 17.11.2022 17.00 Type: Press release The Ministry for Foreign Affairs together with its partners will organise a C...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/crisis-management-now-discussions-on-conflicts-and-peacebuilding-in-changed-security-situation
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7.10.2022 | The Horn of Africa is battling with a historic drought that threatens the lives of millions of people. More funding is urgently needed for both emergency relief and long-term solutions. Finland, too, has increased its support to the region.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/drought-in-horn-of-africa-is-a-race-against-time-help-us-now-humanitarian-aid-leaders-are-appealing
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31.1.2023 | Researches and other experts are invited to submit abstracts of their speeches and presentations in the SIWI Seminar Series ‘Innovation and geopolitics’ during the World Water Week in Stockholm. The World Water Week will be held from 20 to 24 August, and the call for abstract submissions will be open until 17 February.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/call-for-abstracts-open-for-world-water-week-seminar-series-innovation-and-geopolitics-
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15.1.2023 | Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari visits Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates on 16 January and attends the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-skinnari-to-visit-abu-dhabi
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20.3.2023 | The previous UN Water Conference took place 46 years ago. Antti Rautavaara, Special Envoy for Water at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, tells what the UN Water Conference to be held on 22–24 March 2023 is all about and how water issues are connected to security policy.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/world-countries-to-convene-for-un-water-conference-first-time-in-over-40-years
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1.6.2022 | Minister of Finance Annika Saarikko gave a speech at the conference on the theme of ecologically sustainable economic policy in the 2020s on 1 June 2022.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/minister-of-finance-annika-saarikko-s-speech-at-the-economic-policy-conference
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25.10.2023 | In its meeting on 25 October, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs decided on Finland’s positions for the October European Council and Euro Summit and outlined the Government’s priorities for the European Commission’s 2024 work programme.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-upcoming-eu-meetings-and-commission-s-2024-work-programme
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2.12.2022 | The 15th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity will be held in Montreal, Canada on 7–19 December 2022. “The Conference in Montreal must mark a turning point in terms of halting the loss of biodiversity by 2030, somewhat in the same way as the Paris Climate Change Conference did for preventing climate crisis,” says Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Maria Ohisalo, who leads Finland’s delegation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/un-biodiversity-conference-starts-in-montreal-turning-point-needed-to-halt-nature-loss
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5.11.2019 | Minister Mikkonen: US withdrawal from Paris Climate Agreement will not undermine Agreement – EU to continue on its ambitious path Ministry of the Environment Publication date 5.11.2019 1.38 Type: Press release The US Government announced yesterday...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/minister-mikkonen-us-withdrawal-from-paris-climate-agreement-will-not-undermine-agreement-eu-to-continue-on-its-ambitious-path
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2.12.2023 | Inflation, disruptions of raw material supply, extreme weather events and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine aggravate the food security situation in East Africa. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland will invest in the ARCAFIM programme to boost the agricultural productivity in the region and improve food security. The programme will also create new jobs and improve the living conditions of up to 1.5 million people. Private sector financing will account for half of the programme’s funding.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-s-development-policy-investment-to-boost-agricultural-productivity-in-east-africa
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6.11.2023 | Minister of Education Anna-Maja Henriksson is attending the 42nd session of the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in Paris on 7–9 November 2023. During the trip, the Minister will also attend a discussion on a UNESCO's comprehensive Global Report on Teachers.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minister-of-education-henriksson-at-unesco-general-conference-education-must-remain-firmly-on-the-global-agenda
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20.2.2024 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will visit New Delhi, India, on 21–22 February. She will attend India’s most important foreign and security policy conference, the Raisina Dialogue. The visit will take place within the framework of co-operation between the Nordic and Baltic countries (NB8).https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-valtonen-to-visit-india
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31.5.2023 | The increasing frequency of extreme weather events caused by climate change, the loss of fertile soil and biodiversity loss are challenging the food security and the future of food production worldwide. However, soil management offers solutions to these challenges. The first Northern European meeting of the international “4 per 1000” Initiative will bring international leaders in the topic to Helsinki on 6–8 June 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/soil-health-and-carbon-sequestration-addressed-at-international-4-1000-conference
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7.3.2023 | on March 7 2023 in Dohahttps://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/speech-by-vice-minister-of-the-republic-of-finland-johanna-sumuvuori-at-the-fifth-un-conference-on-the-least-developed-countries
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2.11.2021 | Minister of Finance Annika Saarikko will participate in the Finance Day held in connection with the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow on Wednesday 3 November. She will also attend the meeting of the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action as a Co-Chair of the Coalition.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/minister-saarikko-to-chair-the-meeting-of-finance-ministers-in-glasgow