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  1. At IMO, countries extend negotiations on measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping - Finnish Government

    4.5.2026 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) met in London from 27 April to 1 May 2026. As expected, the Committee’s 84th session again allowed more time for negotiations on measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/at-imo-countries-extend-negotiations-on-measures-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-shipping

  2. Consultation launched on offshore wind power areas in the EEZ and their strategic environmental assessment report - Finnish Government

    24.10.2025 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment requests comments on the draft Government decision concerning offshore wind power areas in the exclusive economic zone and on the related environmental report in accordance with the Act on the Assessment of the Effects of Certain Plans and Programmes on the Environment (the SOVA Act).
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/consultation-launched-on-offshore-wind-power-areas-in-the-eez-and-their-strategic-environmental-assessment-report

  3. Orpo Government: Uncertain times call for measures to build confidence and boost growth - Finnish Government

    22.4.2026 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government has agreed on the General Government Fiscal Plan for 2027–2030. Both the global economy and Finland’s finances are facing challenges. In its spending limits session, the Government focused on new targeted measures to strengthen people’s confidence in the future and improve the conditions for growth and employment.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/orpo-government-uncertain-times-call-for-measures-to-build-confidence-and-boost-growth-1

  4. First impact assessments of Finland’s CAP Strategic Plan started - Finnish Government

    29.8.2024 | Assessments will be conducted to examine the impact of the measures under the CAP Strategic Plan and make sure that public funds are used cost-effectively. The information produced by the assessments will be needed to guide the implementation of the CAP Plan and, in particular, to support the planning of the next financing period of the Common Agricultural Policy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/first-impact-assessments-of-finland-s-cap-strategic-plan-started

  5. Final evaluation: METSO Programme had positive impact on forest biodiversity – next programme period being prepared - Finnish Government

    5.2.2025 | The Forest Biodiversity Programme for Southern Finland METSO (2008–2025) has had a positive impact on forest biodiversity. This is the conclusion of the independent final evaluation of the programme. A working group of the Ministry of the Environment and Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is preparing the next period of the programme that will start in 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/final-evaluation-metso-programme-had-positive-impact-on-forest-biodiversity-next-programme-period-being-prepared

  6. Updated Transport 12 Plan aims at safe, secure, efficient and sustainable transport system - Finnish Government

    18.12.2025 | The Government adopted the National Transport System Plan for 2026–2037 and submitted it in the form of a report to Parliament on 18 December 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/updated-transport-12-plan-aims-at-safe-secure-efficient-and-sustainable-transport-system

  7. EIA report consultation on the lifetime extension of OL1 and OL2 plant units begins - Finnish Government

    17.12.2024 | Consultation has begun on the environmental impact assessment (EIA) report concerning the lifetime extension and increased thermal power of the Olkiluoto 1 and Olkiluoto 2 nuclear power plant units of Teollisuuden Voima Oyj (TVO). Comments on the report will be accepted at the Lausuntopalvelu.fi service from 17 December 2024 to 14 February 2025. In addition, a hearing event open to the public will be held in Eurajoki on 6 February 2025
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eia-report-consultation-on-the-lifetime-extension-of-ol1-and-ol2-plant-units-begins

  8. Significant legislative reforms to boost green transition and investments - Finnish Government

    17.12.2025 | The Government’s legislative reforms and the one-stop service at the Finnish Supervisory Agency, which will begin operating on 1 January 2026, will promote economic growth that is based on the cleanest solutions and will strengthen our comprehensive security. “The Government’s historic reforms concerning the permit procedures enter into force at the right moment. In different parts of Finland th...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/significant-legislative-reforms-to-boost-green-transition-and-investments

  9. Entries in the meeting minutes

    29.4.2025 | FINNISH GOVERNMENT PO Box 23, FI-00023 Government, Finland vn.fi/en Tel. +358 295 16001 VALTIONEUVOSTO PL 23, 00023 Valtioneuvosto vn.fi p. 0295 16001 1(11) Government discussions on the General Government Fiscal Plan 22–23 April 2025 Entries in t...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/194055633/221331025/Puoliv%C3%A4liriihi+p%C3%B6yt%C3%A4kirjamerkinn%C3%A4t+23.4.2025_EN.pdf/83adc4bc-64f8-17aa-fe0f-abe693209d02?t=1745913885787

  10. Finland needs an efficient, safe and sustainable transport system – draft Transport 12 Plan circulated for comments - Finnish Government

    20.12.2024 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the updates to the national 12-year transport system plan Transport 12 and on the environmental report. The deadline for submitting comments is 5 March 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-needs-an-efficient-safe-and-sustainable-transport-system-draft-transport-12-plan-circulated-for-comments

  11. TVO submits to the Ministry an EIA report on lifetime extension of Olkiluoto OL1 and OL2 plant units - Finnish Government

    5.12.2024 | On 5 December 2024, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment received an environmental impact assessment (EIA) report from Teollisuuden Voima Oyj (TVO). The report assesses the environmental effects of a potential extension to the service life of Olkiluoto 1 and Olkiluoto 2 nuclear power plant units as well as an increase to their thermal power.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/tvo-submits-to-the-ministry-an-eia-report-on-continued-use-of-olkiluoto-ol1-and-ol2-plant-units

  12. Putting Finland on a path to growth

    23.4.2025 | FINNISH GOVERNMENT PO Box 23, FI-00023 Government, Finland vn.fi/en Tel. +358 295 16001 VALTIONEUVOSTO PL 23, 00023 Valtioneuvosto vn.fi p. 0295 16001 1(7) Putting Finland on a path to growth Making Finland the most attractive destination for inve...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/194055633/221331025/Puoliv%C3%A4liriihen+kasvutoimet+23.04.2025_EN.pdf/8c23f188-031d-ccdc-64af-553c6eba685f?t=1745438212736

  13. Comments invited on the National Transport System Plan and its impact assessment - Finnish Government

    21.1.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft National Transport System Plan for 2021-2032 and its impact assessment. The deadline for submitting comments is 23 February 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/comments-invited-on-the-national-transport-system-plan-and-its-impact-assessment-1252510

  14. Comments invited on the National Transport System Plan and its impact assessment - Finnish Government

    21.1.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft National Transport System Plan for 2021-2032 and its impact assessment. The deadline for submitting comments is 23 February 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/comments-invited-on-the-national-transport-system-plan-and-its-impact-assessment

  15. Act on Offshore Wind Power in the Exclusive Economic Zone enters into force – First tenders could be organised at the end of 2025 - Finnish Government

    19.12.2024 | On 19 December 2024, the President of the Republic approved the Act on Offshore Wind Power in the Exclusive Economic Zone. The Act will help promote offshore wind power in the exclusive economic zone, clarify the regulation of offshore wind power projects within the zone and ensure that the rights to the exploitation of offshore wind power are granted in a fair, transparent and predictable manner.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/act-on-offshore-wind-power-in-the-exclusive-economic-zone-enters-into-force-first-tenders-could-be-organised-at-the-end-of-2025

  16. Guidelines adopted for application of Do No Significant Harm principle - Finnish Government

    4.7.2024 | In the DNSH Finland project coordinated by the Ministry of the Environment, guidelines were drawn up for authorities and companies on the application of the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) principle.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/guidelines-adopted-for-application-of-do-no-significant-harm-principle

  17. Monitoring, evaluation and finance on agenda at resumed session of UN Biodiversity Conference - Finnish Government

    19.2.2025 | The parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity will convene in Rome, Italy on 25–27 February 2025. The COP16.2 session will continue the negotiations on items that remained open in Cali, Colombia in November. The aim is to reach an agreement on the monitoring, evaluation and financing of the global biodiversity targets. Finland’s delegation will be led by Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/monitoring-evaluation-and-finance-on-agenda-at-resumed-session-of-un-biodiversity-conference

  18. Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment receives an EIA programme to extend service life of Olkiluoto nuclear power plant units OL1 and OL2 and to increase their thermal output - Finnish Government

    5.1.2024 | On 5 January 2024, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment received from Teollisuuden Voima Oyj an environmental impact assessment (EIA) programme referred to in the Act on the Environmental Impact Assessment Procedure. The programme concerns extending the service life of Olkiluoto 1 and Olkiluoto 2 nuclear power plant units located in the Olkiluoto nuclear power plant area in Eurajoki as well as increasing their thermal output.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/ministry-of-economic-affairs-and-employment-receives-an-eia-programme-to-extend-service-life-of-olkiluoto-nuclear-power-plant-units-ol1-and-ol2-and-to-increase-their-thermal-output

  19. Comments accepted on the EIA programme of Olkiluoto plant units until 25 March - Finnish Government

    23.1.2024 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has sent for comments an environmental impact assessment programme (EIA programme) concerning the continued operation of Teollisuuden Voima Oyj (TVO) Olkiluoto 1 and Olkiluoto 2 nuclear power plant units in Eurajoki. TVO submitted the EIA programme to the Ministry in January. The deadline for submitting comments is 25 March 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/comments-accepted-on-the-eia-programme-of-olkiluoto-plant-units-until-25-march

  20. Preparations for the national transport system plan are under way – consultation round on the impact assessment programme begins - Finnish Government

    22.11.2019 | Preparations for Finland's first 12-year national transport system plan are under way. The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on how the transport system plan should be drawn up and how its impacts should be assessed. Comments can be submitted until 24 January 2020.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/preparations-for-the-national-transport-system-plan-are-under-way-consultation-round-on-the-impact-assessment-programme-begins-1023029