Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry’s strategy for 2030 now complete
The Ministry of Agriculture aims to make responsible bioeconomy and circular economy an integral part of the foundation of Finland’s competitiveness and wellbeing by 2030. The Ministry wants to be a facilitator of renewable and sustainable food and natural resource economies and a producer of reliable information resources.
WCEF2019: Circular economy influencers meet at Finlandia Hall
The circular economy is growing and testing new solutions
Thanks to its bioeconomy and circular economy solutions, Finland is a world leader in the sustainable use of natural resources. Climate change and limited natural resources are challenging society to find new ways to achieve its sustainable development goals. Taking the next step in the global circular economy means implementing Nordic values, such as environmental protection and social equality.
Helsinki – the Bioeconomy Scene in July
The seaside city of Helsinki offers food for thought on the sustainable use of natural resources and renewables-based growth. European Bioeconomy Scene 2019 is a conference on bioeconomy to be held in Helsinki from 8 to 10 July. The conference will focus on presenting the findings of recent studies on the sustainable bioeconomy and on promoting networking between European experts in the field.
Scientific recommendations concerning the 2020 fishing quotas for the Baltic Sea have been issued – A decision will be made in the autumn during the Finnish presidency
The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) published its scientific recommendations for fishing quotas for 2020 in the Baltic Sea area. The recommendations are based on estimates on the state and exploitability of herring, sprat, cod and salmon stocks.
Plan to prevent the spread of raccoon dogs and other new invasive alien species on the EU list
Last year, Finland adopted its first national management plan for combating the spread of significant invasive species in the EU area. The plan has now been supplemented with a new plan that applies to 12 new species added to the invasive alien species (IAS) list of Union concern. Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry Jari Leppä adopted the new plan on 23 May 2019.
Timanttiteko award for 2018 granted to National Climate Change Adaptation Plan implementation group
The Security Committee has granted its 2018 Timanttiteko (Diamond Act) award to the group in charge of implementing the National Climate Change Adaptation Plan for 2022. The award was presented on 21 March 2019 at the Erve Forum, an annual cooperation event for security professionals organised by the State Security Networks Group.
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The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is responsible for the overall coordination of alien species matters in Finland.
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Finland is committed to become a model country in nutrient recycling. The efficient recycling of agricultural nutrients will improve the health of the water systems, reinforce food security and create new business opportunities.
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Local food is one of the priorities of Finnish food policy. The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has prepared a Local Food Programme in collaboration with different stakeholders.Local food – but of course!
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Rural Development Programme
Rural Development Programme is a tool for making the Finnish countryside a better place to live in.
Cadastral system and surveying
The cadastral register and the title and mortgage register are maintained through land survey operations and registration decisions.
National Forest Strategy
Finland’s National Forest Strategy, adopted by the Government in February 2015, specifies the main objectives for forest-based business and activities until 2025.