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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. International Maritime Organization to continue negotiating measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships - Finnish Government

    24.4.2026 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will meet in London from 27 April to 1 May 2026. IMO Member States are expected to decide the next steps in negotiations on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from shipping. Other topics to be discussed include specifications to the rules on the carbon intensity and energy efficiency of vessels, the regulation of ballast water and guidance on reducing underwater noise.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/international-maritime-organization-to-continue-negotiating-measures-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-ships

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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-

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. Amendments to the Water Traffic Act proposed - Finnish Government

    15.4.2021 | The Government proposes amendments to the Water Traffic Act, particularly to the provisions on water traffic safety and supervision. The Government submitted its proposal to Parliament on 15 April 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/amendments-to-the-water-traffic-act-proposed-1267248

  16. Amendments to the Water Traffic Act proposed - Finnish Government

    15.4.2021 | The Government proposes amendments to the Water Traffic Act, particularly to the provisions on water traffic safety and supervision. The Government submitted its proposal to Parliament on 15 April 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/amendments-to-the-water-traffic-act-proposed

  17. 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

  18. Finnish water expertise in Central Asia introduced to potential partners - Finnish Government

    31.3.2022 | In Central Asia, water issues play a key role in achieving the goals of sustainable development as well as conflict prevention.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finnish-water-expertise-in-central-asia-introduced-to-potential-partners

  19. Finland signed commitment to promote sustainable and fair use of water - Finnish Government

    5.11.2021 | At the Climate Change Conference today, Finland signed the Glasgow Declaration for Fair Water Footprints. This is the first international commitment concerning responsible use of water. Water is in a key position in climate change adaptation, as well as in the mitigation efforts Finland was asked to sign the declaration as one of the leading countries in water responsibility.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/finland-signed-commitment-to-promote-sustainable-and-fair-use-of-water

  20. Water bills to be based on actual consumption in each apartment – Remotely read water meters to be installed in old housing companies during water and sewage system renovations - Finnish Government

    12.11.2020 | In future, remotely read water meters for both warm and cold water will be installed in each apartment in new buildings with multiple apartments and water bills will be based on actual measured consumption. The Government proposes that related legislative amendments will be submitted to the President of the Republic for approval on 13 November 2020.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/water-bills-to-be-based-on-actual-consumption-in-each-apartment-remotely-read-water-meters-to-be-installed-in-old-housing-companies-during-water-and-sewage-system-renovations