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

Press release 9.10.2024 9.25

European forest ministers reaffirmed their commitment to sustainable forest management and its development

Press release 2.10.2024 14.36

The EU Commission’s proposal on forest monitoring needs further work - For Forest+ Group presents a way forward

Press release 23.9.2024 18.08

First impact assessments of Finland’s CAP Strategic Plan started

Press release 29.8.2024 13.15

Ministers of forest-rich EU Member States gather for For Forest+ Group meeting in Finland

Press release 21.8.2024 15.33

Swedish Minister for Rural Affairs visits National Emergency Supply Agency

Press release 21.8.2024 9.56

Agriculture ministers discussed viability of rural areas and generational renewal on farms

Press release 15.7.2024 20.17

Finland and the Province of Nova Scotia increase cooperation in forest sector

Press release 26.4.2024 16.55

Finland and Mexico continue bilateral forestry cooperation

Press release 25.4.2024 12.44

Farmers’ crisis discussed at Agriculture and Fisheries Council – Member States unanimous about improving farmers’ situation

Press release 26.2.2024 18.49

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Catch the Carbon projects to be presented at several side events of COP28

News item 5.12.2023 16.16

Finnish research on climate-smart land use provides tools for international climate work – Results of Catch the Carbon projects presented to OECD countries in Paris

News item 13.11.2023 13.55

Finland's chairmanship of Barents Forest Sector culminated in Barents Forest Forum in Rovaniemi

News item 5.10.2023 14.00

EU celebrates Organic Day for second time

News item 19.9.2023 8.00

Cuisine takes Finland to world stage

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Sari Essayah appointed as Minister of Agriculture and Forestry

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Impactful climate work in Catch the Carbon projects

News item 16.5.2023 8.46

Finland shows the way in carbon sequestration and soil research – topical themes in EU

News item 27.4.2023 13.45

Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry involved in project to prepare for European forest partnership

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Webinar: The Nordic Kitchen Manifesto - a catalyst for exploring future dialogues on sustainable and healthy food systems

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