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  1. Green Deal agreement on emission-free work sites has boosted efforts to phase out fossil fuels - Finnish Government

    15.1.2024 | The mid-term evaluation of the Green Deal on emission-free work sites shows that almost all of the interim targets of the agreement have been reached. Electrification of machinery is a key tool to completely phase out fossil fuels.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/green-deal-agreement-on-emission-free-work-sites-has-boosted-efforts-to-phase-out-fossil-fuels

  2. Further action needed to reach reduction target for plastic carrier bags - Finnish Government

    19.1.2024 | The Green Deal agreement between the Ministry of the Environment and the Finnish Commerce Federation has reduced the use of plastic carrier bags and thin plastic bags quite rapidly. A recent estimate shows, however, that there has been some growth in the use of plastic carrier bags since 2020 and further actions are needed to reach the reduction targets by 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/further-action-needed-to-reach-reduction-target-for-plastic-carrier-bags

  3. Companies commit to reducing use of single-use plastic portion packs - Finnish Government

    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

  4. Working group proposes to strengthen voluntary national defence - Finnish Government

    21.3.2025 | Working group proposes to strengthen voluntary national defence Ministry of Defence Publication date 21.3.2025 11.45 Type: Press release The working group reviewing the target state of voluntary national defence submitted its report to Minister of...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/working-group-proposes-to-strengthen-voluntary-national-defence-1

  5. Revised legislation on sexual offences enters into force at the beginning of next year - Finnish Government

    21.12.2022 | The amended provisions on sexual offences in the Criminal Code will enter into force on 1 January 2023. The reform aims to strengthen everyone’s right to sexual self-determination and the protection of personal integrity.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410853/revised-legislation-on-sexual-offences-enters-into-force-at-the-beginning-of-next-year

  6. UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development to start on Monday – Finland to present its Voluntary National Review led by Prime Minister Orpo - Finnish Government

    14.7.2025 | The United Nations High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development will convene in New York from 14 to 23 July. The annual forum reviews progress made by the world’s countries in attaining the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/un-high-level-political-forum-on-sustainable-development-to-start-on-monday-finland-to-present-its-voluntary-national-review-led-by-prime-minister-orpo

  7. Framework created for voluntary biodiversity markets – cooperation started to boost action - Finnish Government

    25.10.2024 | Financing is needed to preserve biodiversity, both in Finland and globally. The EU Nature Restoration Regulation, the EU Biodiversity Strategy and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework call for measures that will require evermore financing, especially from the private sector.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/framework-created-for-voluntary-nature-values-market-cooperation-started-to-boost-their-development

  8. Voluntary forest protection under METSO Programme reached its target ahead of time - next period starting in 2026 prepared - Finnish Government

    10.3.2025 | In 2024, about 3,200 hectares of forest habitats were protected under the Forest Biodiversity Programme for Southern Finland METSO. Last year Finnish forest owners protected about 2,900 hectares of forest on a permanent basis and concluded ten-year environmental aid contracts that covered about 260 hectares. About 20 hectares of forest was protected for 20 years and nature managements works were carried out on about 200 hectares.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/voluntary-forest-protection-under-metso-programme-reached-its-target-ahead-of-time-next-period-starting-in-2026-prepared

  9. New Decree on Assistance for Voluntary Return to enter into force at the beginning of 2024 - Finnish Government

    21.12.2023 | The Ministry of the Interior has issued a new Decree on Assistance for Voluntary Return, which will enter into force on 1 January 2024. The decree's provision on staggering the assistance is part of the set of measures related to voluntary return and departure outlined in the Government Programme.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/new-decree-on-assistance-for-voluntary-return-to-enter-into-force-at-the-beginning-of-2024

  10. METSO Programme exceeded targets for permanent protection, good progress in environmental subsidies and nature management in 2025 - Finnish Government

    6.3.2026 | In 2025, about 6,600 hectares of forest habitats were protected under the Forest Biodiversity Programme for Southern Finland METSO. Last year Finnish forest owners protected permanently about 3,200 hectares of forest and concluded ten-year environmental forestry subsidy agreements concerning about 3,400 hectares. The area covered by nature management works was about 180 hectares.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/metso-programme-exceeded-targets-for-permanent-protection-good-progress-in-environmental-subsidies-and-nature-management-in-2025

  11. Projects and reports - Finnish Government

    Projects and reports FINBEPOL carries out research projects and pilots in cooperation with administration experts and researchers to collect important information about socially relevant issues. Ongoing projects (sludge auditing) Psychological res...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/behavioural-science-activities/projects-and-reports

  12. Ministry of the Interior to prepare a new Decree on Assistance for Voluntary Return - Finnish Government

    28.8.2023 | The Ministry of the Interior has set up a project to update the Decree on Assistance for Voluntary Return. The new Decree will enter into force on 1 January 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/ministry-of-the-interior-to-prepare-a-new-decree-on-assistance-for-voluntary-return

  13. Finsilva is selling and S Group is buying nature values in Pielavesi - Finnish Government

    17.4.2026 | The pilot project on nature values trading will restore a mire of about 12 hectares in Pielavesi, North Savo. The mire is a barren area with poor tree growth that was drained in the 1960s. In the restoration project, ditches will be blocked and trees removed.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/finsilva-is-selling-and-s-group-is-buying-nature-values-in-pielavesi

  14. Expansion of the target group for voluntary return to be examined - Finnish Government

    22.12.2022 | Under certain conditions, Finland may assist the voluntary return of people to their home country. A study commissioned by the Ministry of the Interior will assess which new client groups should be included in the target group for voluntary return. The study will be conducted by Owal Group.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/expansion-of-the-target-group-for-voluntary-return-to-be-examined

  15. Large project to make asylum procedures more efficient - Finnish Government

    30.3.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior has set up a project to improve the efficiency of asylum procedures, bringing together key administrative branches and actors.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/large-project-to-make-asylum-procedures-more-efficient

  16. Nature wins the most in nature values trading but all parties stand to benefit - Finnish Government

    9.4.2026 | The transaction concerning nature values agreed between a private landowner and the retail and service company Pohjois-Karjalan Osuuskauppa is among the first ones in Finland. The surface area of the site concerned, the Kuikkasuo mire, is about 12 hectares, and it will be restored to a state that is as close to natural as possible.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/nature-wins-the-most-in-nature-values-trading-but-all-parties-stand-to-benefit

  17. New guide outlines good practices for voluntary carbon market - Finnish Government

    1.2.2023 | Voluntary climate action is one way to promote climate work in Finland and globally. The guide published by the Ministry of the Environment and Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry on 1 February outlines good practices for the voluntary carbon market. The guide aims to improve the reliability of the domestic carbon market and create opportunities for Finnish companies to act for the benefit of the climate.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/new-guide-outlines-good-practices-for-voluntary-carbon-market

  18. Baltic Sea countries and Nordic countries work together to strengthen civil preparedness - Finnish Government

    6.3.2026 | Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Germany have agreed to deepen their cooperation on protecting the civilian population and have signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the ministries responsible for civil preparedness. The ministers discussed the Memorandum at a videoconference in February, with Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen representing Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/baltic-sea-countries-and-nordic-countries-work-together-to-strengthen-civil-preparedness

  19. Government proposes police reserve in Finland - Finnish Government

    5.3.2026 | The Government intends to establish a police reserve in Finland to ensure sufficient police resources in all circumstances. The threshold for deploying the reserve would be high. The Government submitted a proposal on the matter to Parliament on 5 March. Most of the legislative amendments are scheduled to enter into force on 1 January 2027.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/government-proposes-police-reserve-in-finland

  20. Valtuuskunnan asettaminen YK:n kestävän kehityksen arviointi- ja seurantakokoukseen New Yorkissa 14.–23.7.2025

    1 (2) Ulkoministeriö Utrikesministeriet VN/6716/2025 VN/6716/2025 -UM-6 30.5.2025 Valtuuskunnan asettaminen YK:n kestävän kehityksen arviointi- ja seurantakokoukseen New Yorkissa 14.–23.7.2025 YK:n vuosittaisen kestävän kehityksen arviointi- ja se...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/delegate/file/156277