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3.3.2026 | Finland’s development cooperation has strengthened the sustainable use of forests and water, improved access to clean energy, and supported disaster risk management in several partner countries, according to a new independent evaluation. The evaluation assessed results in the environment and natural resources sectors from 2010 to 2024, as well as opportunities for private-sector collaboration.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/evaluation-finland-s-environmental-and-natural-resources-cooperation-generates-development-results-and-business-partnerships
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2.12.2025 | An OECD survey shows that Finnish early childhood education and care (ECEC) stands out for active cooperation with families. In Finland, staff communicate and organise events for families more often than in most other participating countries. Stress levels among ECEC and pre-primary staff and leaders are lower in Finland than elsewhere, but staff shortages are a major source of stress.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/talis-2024-early-childhood-staff-find-their-work-meaningful-but-lack-of-resources-and-staff-shortages-pose-challenges
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The amended programme document Interreg AURORA 2021-2027 VERSION 3.0 After reallocation of Interreg NEXT Kolarctic and Interreg NEXT Karelia 1 CCI 2021TC16RFCB027 Title (Interreg VI-A) Sweden-Finland-Norway (AURORA) Version 3.0 First year 2021 Las...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/delegate/file/125008
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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
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EN 1 EN SFC2021 INTERREG Programme CCI 2021TC16RFCB013 Title (Interreg VI-A) Finland-Estonia-Latvia-Sweden (Central Baltic) Version 3.0 First year 2021 Last year 2027 Eligible from 1 Jan 2021 Eligible until 31 Dec 2029 EC decision number C(2023)38...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/delegate/file/125009
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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
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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
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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
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29.10.2019 | Permanent Secretary Jaana Husu-Kallio will visit South Africa on 28–31 October with a delegation of representatives from authorities, research institutes and businesses working in the water sector. The purpose of the visit is to explore possibilities for cooperation in the reutilisation of water and in training and research activities for the water sector.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/suomalaista-vesiosaamista-etela-afrikkaan
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28.5.2019 | Finnish technological prowess could be harnessed to solving many problems in developing countries, such as the lack of clean drinking water and working toilets. What are the barriers to market entry for Finnish companies? That was the theme of a seminar held on 21 May for the Finnish network on international natural resource policy.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/tulevaisuuden-kestavia-sijoituksia-luonnonvara-alalla
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3.1.2019 | Water resources management and water services are being renewed. Better water security is a key issue in ensuring sustainable development, both in Finland and globally. Digitalisation offers great opportunities in terms of higher water efficiency and security.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/vesiala-muuttuu-digitalisaatio-mahdollistaa
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16.10.2020 | Good news: Improved food security and access to clean water in remote areas in Nepal Ministry for Foreign Affairs Publication date 16.10.2020 8.00 Type: News item In the Far West regions of Nepal, food security has improved significantly through t...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/good-news-improved-food-security-and-access-to-clean-water-in-remote-areas-in-nepal
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5.3.2026 | Helsinki, 5 March 2026 Dr. Ursula von der Leyen President of the European Commission European Commission Dear President of the European Commission, Dear Dr. von der Leyen, We warmly welcome the Commission plans for this year especially related to ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/194055633/209444355/PM%20Orpo%20Letter%20to%20the%20President%20of%20the%20European%20Commission%20Ursula%20von%20der%20Leyen.pdf/0ff6f8d2-c936-39d5-1719-b3e59bf4d302?t=1772696842391