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7.4.2026 | The evaluation explored the objectives of the Climate Act and the means to achieve these from the perspectives of impact, cost-effectiveness and acceptability. The process was led by the Ministry of the Environment. Meeting the objectives requires additional measures, especially in the land use sector.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/objectives-of-climate-act-evaluated-finland-s-objectives-are-in-line-with-international-agreements-and-eu-obligations
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9.2.2026 | The latest assessment report from the Intergovernmental Science‑Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) underlines the responsibility of businesses for their impacts on nature. The current business conditions do not support halting biodiversity loss. Broad structural changes are needed and can be driven by governments. However, businesses already have the knowledge and opportunities to act in ways that are sustainable for nature.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/ipbes-businesses-can-become-agents-of-nature-positive-change-assessment-report-approved-after-successful-negotiations
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4.12.2025 | On 4 December 2025, the Government submitted the national Energy and Climate Strategy to Parliament as a report. In line with the Government Programme, the strategy will accelerate the clean transition, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen carbon sinks.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/energy-and-climate-strategy-to-boost-clean-transition-and-reduce-emissions
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11.12.2023 | An external evaluation explored the activities of the Finnish Climate Change Panel during the term 2020–2023 and the success and impact of its activities. The evaluation was conducted in autumn 2023 by Gaia Consulting Oy, commissioned by the Ministry of the Environment.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/evaluation-finnish-climate-change-panel-has-had-major-impacts-on-national-climate-policy
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12.6.2025 | Opening Remarks by OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland Elina Valtonen, OSCE Chairpersonship Conference on Climate and Safety in Hanaholmen, Espoo 11 June 2025.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/opening-remarks-by-minister-elina-valtonen-conference-on-climate-and-security
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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://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/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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8.4.2025 | Finland is emphasising climate security and the importance of sustainable development in international diplomacy during its Chairpersonship of the OSCE.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-s-osce-chairpersonship-emphasises-climate-security-and-sustainable-development-in-both-words-and-action
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17.3.2025 | The impacts of both climate change and biodiversity loss can be seen in the daily lives of most Finns. This is the conclusion to be made from the answers to the 2025 Climate and Nature Barometers. In municipal policy green investments are identified as sources of vitality, but opinions diverge with respect to their environmental impacts. Climate solutions are considered to boost Finland’s competitiveness.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/awareness-of-progress-of-biodiversity-loss-has-increased-climate-solutions-seen-as-opportunity-for-finland
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8.11.2021 | The Parties to the UN Climate Change Agreement will meet in Glasgow, Great Britain on 31 October–12 November. One of the conference's key themes is adaptation to climate change and its funding, especially in developing countries. The least developed countries and the poorest people suffer the most from the impacts of climate change even though they contribute to it the least.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-focuses-on-climate-change-adaptation-and-expertise-at-the-un-climate-change-conference
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22.1.2025 | As part of Finland’s Chairpersonship of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe OSCE, Kerstin Stendahl from the Ministry of the Environment has started as the Special Representative on Climate and Security. Finland holds the OSCE Chairpersonship in 2025. The overarching theme of Finland’s Chairpersonship is resilience, which is also being challenged by climate change.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/new-osce-special-representative-kerstin-stendahl-climate-security-is-part-of-crisis-resilience
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8.6.2022 | The Ministry of the Environment sent out the proposal supplementing the Climate Change Act for comments on 8 June. In future, the Act would oblige the municipalities to draw up climate plans either alone or together with other municipalities in the region. Provisions to clarify the procedure for requests for review would also be added to the Act. Comments are to be submitted by 3 August.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/climate-plans-of-municipalities-included-in-climate-change-act-proposal-sent-out-for-comments
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1.3.2023 | Finland’s new Special Envoy for Climate Change Kerstin Stendahl has been following international climate and environmental negotiations for nearly three decades. Stendahl has held leading positions in the Ministry of the Environment and in the United Nations, among other places.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/special-envoy-for-climate-change-just-green-transition-a-condition-for-solving-environmental-problems
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9.6.2022 | The Climate Change Act lays the foundation for national work on climate change in Finland. The reformed Act sets emission reductions targets for 2030, 2040 and 2050. Now the target of a carbon-neutral Finland by 2035 has for the first time been laid down by law.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/new-climate-change-act-into-force-in-july
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9.11.2023 | On 9 November 2023, the Government appointed the new Finnish Climate Change Panel for the term 2024–2027. The panel will be chaired by Jyri Seppälä from the Finnish Environment Institute. The panel gives statements and produces scientific knowledge to support decision-making.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/government-appointed-new-climate-change-panel-chaired-by-jyri-seppala
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2.7.2021 | The Ministry of the Environment sent the proposal for the new Climate Change Act out for comments on 2 July. The aim of the reform is to make sure that Finland will achieve climate neutrality by 2035, in line with the target set in the Programme of Prime Minister Sanna Marin’s Government. The deadline for comments is 6 September.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/new-climate-change-act-sent-out-for-comments
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28.2.2022 | Overarching themes in the Roundtable discussion were the situation in Ukraine and the need for a fast transition away from fossil fuels.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/climate-policy-roundtable-discussed-medium-term-climate-change-policy-plan
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3.3.2022 | The Government approved the proposal for the new Climate Change Act on 3 March. The Act has been reformed to make sure that Finland’s carbon neutrality target for 2035 and other international and EU climate objectives will be reached. In addition to the carbon neutrality target, the Act sets emission reduction targets for 2030, 2040 and 2050. The Act lays down provisions on climate policy plans, and the reform will extend the scope of the Act to the land use sector.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/new-climate-change-act-to-be-submitted-to-parliament-carbon-neutrality-target-2035-included-in-the-act-emission-reduction-targets-for-coming-decades-as-well
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7.11.2022 | Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin spoke at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, on 7 November 2022. Check against delivery.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-of-finland-sanna-marin-s-statement-at-the-united-nations-climate-change-conference-sharm-el-sheikh-7.11.2022
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23.9.2024 | Austria, Finland, France, Slovenia and Sweden remind that the Commission’s proposal on forest monitoring has certain merit but needs substantial further work to provide a sound framework in line with the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality. Their view was presented under AOB in the Agriculture and Fisheries Council 23 September. The item was supported by seven additional Member States.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/the-eu-commission-s-proposal-on-forest-monitoring-needs-further-work-for-forest-group-presents-a-way-forward
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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://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/annual-climate-report-clean-energy-transition-makes-good-progress-further-action-needed-to-reach-climate-targets