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  1. Significant EU funding to ACWA LIFE project to improve status of waters in Finland - Finnish Government

    13.11.2025 | With a budget of almost EUR 28 million, the ACWA LIFE project is one of the most significant projects during the history of water resources management in Finland. The eight-year project to be started in the beginning of 2026 will improve the status of waters by enhancing river basin management planning and actions based on this in five areas.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/significant-eu-funding-to-acwa-life-project-to-improve-status-of-waters-in-finland

  2. Five years of Helmi Habitats Programme – rehabilitation of small water bodies and forest nature management as bright spots in 2025 - Finnish Government

    18.2.2026 | The Helmi Habitats Programme has enhanced the understanding of ways to improve the state of nature and created an important foundation for the preparation of the National Restoration Plan.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/five-years-of-helmi-habitats-programme-rehabilitation-of-small-water-bodies-and-forest-nature-management-as-bright-spots-in-2025

  3. Suspected territorial waters violation in the eastern Gulf of Finland - Finnish Government

    26.7.2024 | Suspected territorial waters violation in the eastern Gulf of Finland Ministry of Defence Publication date 26.7.2024 16.10 Type: Press release A Russian vessel is suspected of a territorial violation of Finland's marine area in the eastern Gulf of...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/suspected-territorial-waters-violation-in-the-eastern-gulf-of-finland

  4. NATO’s Food and Agriculture Planning Group to meet in Helsinki to develop hybrid threat resilience in food and water sector - Finnish Government

    7.10.2025 | Finland will host the annual seminar of NATO’s Food and Agriculture Planning Group (FAPG) in Helsinki on 7–8 October 2025. The seminar is primarily aimed at the Finnish members of the FAPG, and its focus is on hybrid threats and critical infrastructure protection.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/nato-s-food-and-agriculture-planning-group-to-meet-in-helsinki-to-develop-hybrid-threat-resilience-in-food-and-water-sector

  5. 60,000 litres of oil removed from wreck of coastal defence ship Ilmarinen - Finnish Government

    31.7.2026 | The Finnish Environment Institute and the Finnish Navy removed oil from the wreck of the coastal defence ship Ilmarinen between 14 and 24 July 2026. In addition, the Finnish Border Guard, which was prepared for environmental response operations, and the Diving Medical Center participated in the operation. Over the course of two weeks, approximately 60,000 litres of oil was recovered from the vessel’s fuel tanks, but the wreck could not be completely emptied yet.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/60-000-litres-of-oil-removed-from-wreck-of-coastal-defence-ship-ilmarinen

  6. Outlines for ownership policy concerning Metsähallitus – new objectives related to promotion of renewable energy, restoration of flowing waters and recognition of revenue - Finnish Government

    9.10.2024 | On 9 October 2024, the Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy discussed and supported the new outlines for the ownership policy concerning Metsähallitus for 2024–2027. Besides the reconciliation of different needs, new objectives have also been included. Among the topics concerned are the economic benefit from the operations of Metsähallitus to the State and promotion of biodiversity and renewable energy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/outlines-for-ownership-policy-concerning-metsahallitus-new-objectives-related-to-promotion-of-renewable-energy-restoration-of-flowing-waters-and-recognition-of-revenue

  7. Pilotage Act reform aims to ensure maritime safety in Finnish waters - Finnish Government

    23.3.2023 | On 23 March 2023, the President of the Republic approved the new Pilotage Act. The aim of the Act is to ensure maritime safety in Finnish waters.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/pilotage-act-reform-aims-to-ensure-maritime-safety-in-finnish-waters

  8. Pilotage Act reform aims to ensure maritime safety in Finnish waters - Finnish Government

    23.3.2023 | On 23 March 2023, the President of the Republic approved the new Pilotage Act. The aim of the Act is to ensure maritime safety in Finnish waters.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/pilotage-act-reform-aims-to-ensure-maritime-safety-in-finnish-waters

  9. World Water Week to highlight link between water resources and peace - Finnish Government

    5.4.2024 | Finland will have a prominent role in the programme session on water disputes and mediation in World Water Week in Stockholm on 25–29 August. Finland is for the first time a key collaborating partner of the event. World Water Week’s programme offers meeting opportunities for both water experts and members of the public interested in the root causes of and solutions to water disputes. Several sessions can also be followed remotely.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/world-water-week-to-highlight-link-between-water-resources-and-peace

  10. Water4All: Funding available for research projects related to water and circular economy - Finnish Government

    23.9.2024 | The mission of the European Partnership Water4All is to support research and innovation projects that will improve global water security in the long term. The theme for the 2024 call that is now open is “Water for Circular Economy”. Funding will be available for international research projects.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/water4all-funding-available-for-research-projects-related-to-water-and-circular-economy

  11. World Water Week in Stockholm discusses links between technologies, water and power - Finnish Government

    17.8.2023 | The series of seminars under the heading ‘Innovation and geopolitics of water’ organised during the World Water Week in Stockholm on 20–24 August will explore the impact of digital technologies on shared water resources and political negotiations related to water in the global context.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/world-water-week-in-stockholm-discusses-links-between-technologies-water-and-power

  12. Finland sends material assistance to ensure water supply in Ukraine - Finnish Government

    21.7.2023 | During the summer, Finland has sent water purification materials, water containers, pumps and intensive chlorination units to Ukraine to strengthen the country’s water supply. In addition, new shipments of water production materials and wastewater purification equipment are under preparation. Finland will continue to support Ukraine.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-sends-material-assistance-to-ensure-water-supply-in-ukraine

  13. Better information to be available on water quality and consumption - Finnish Government

    18.1.2023 | The revised EU Drinking Water Directive has been implemented in Finnish national legislation through statutory amendments that took effect on 12 January 2023. These amendments concern a wide range of laws and regulations. The main goal of the reform is to safeguard the quality of water intended for human consumption and to provide more information on water quality.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/better-information-to-be-available-on-water-quality-and-consumption

  14. World countries to convene for UN Water Conference first time in over 40 years - Finnish Government

    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

  15. Finland has important role in UN Water Conference – world countries meet after 46 years - Finnish Government

    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

  16. Call for abstracts open for World Water Week seminar series ‘Innovation and geopolitics’ - Finnish Government

    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-

  17. Finland promotes water protection in UN Ocean Conference - Finnish Government

    30.6.2022 | The United Nations Ocean Conference was held in Lisbon from 27 June to 1 July 2022. At the Conference, states pledged to contribute to the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, especially that concerning life below water. Finland’s delegation was led by Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä. State Secretary Terhi Lehtonen and Permanent Secretary Juhani Damski attended the Conference as well.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-promotes-water-protection-in-un-ocean-conference

  18. Becoming a water diplomacy influencer - Finnish Government

    15.11.2021 | Finland is renowned for its water and its technical expertise in the water sector. A recent evaluation calls for Finland to decide what kind of operator it would like to become in water diplomacy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/becoming-a-water-diplomacy-influencer

  19. Water management project in Nepal improved position of women, girls and marginalised Dalits - Finnish Government

    13.9.2022 | The Rural Village Water Resources Management Project in the Far West regions of Nepal succeeded in improving the rights and livelihoods of women, girls and disadvantaged groups. Development cooperation addressed a number of gender equality issues.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/water-management-project-in-nepal-improved-position-of-women-girls-and-marginalised-dalits

  20. Water management project in Nepal improved lives of hundreds of thousands of people - Finnish Government

    13.9.2022 | In 2006–2022, the Rural Village Water Resources Management Project in the Far West regions of Nepal brought clean water to more than 600,000 people. At the same time, it promoted health and food security, advanced the rights of women and minorities, and improved economic livelihoods.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/water-management-project-in-nepal-improved-lives-of-hundreds-of-thousands-of-people