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Side events of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry at the COP27 Climate Change Conference During the COP27 Climate Change Conference in Sharm EL-Sheikh, Egypt, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Finland will organise three side event...https://mmm.fi/en/cop27
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Growing models for continuous cover forestry (JatKa) Projects of the National Forest Strategy Projects of the Catch the Carbon -programme Participants Natural Resources Institute Finland Description Duration: 2020-2022 In continuous cover forestry...https://mmm.fi/en/-/decision-support-tool-for-continuous-cover-forest-management
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Teema Impacts of the SOTKA project to be studied The SOTKA project includes the follow-up of the impact and cost-effectiveness of the measures. Monitoring the impacts and cost-effectiveness is important in all sites included in the project. E.g. c...https://mmm.fi/en/research
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Research and development At the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, the core task of research and development activities is to proactively produce knowledge, expertise and innovations to support decision-making, promote the competitiveness of ec...https://mmm.fi/en/research-and-development
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Enhancing forest growth using improved forest regeneration material (MEKANEN) Projects of the National Forest Strategy Projects of the Catch the Carbon -programme Participants Natural Resource Institute Finland Description Duration: 2020-2022 Clim...https://mmm.fi/en/-/enhancing-forest-growth-using-improved-forest-regeneration-material-mekanen-
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Programme for nutrient recycling Promoting the recycling of nutrients is at the heart of the circular economy. The way nutrients needed for cultivation are now being used is unsustainable, both globally and in Finland. For example, only 20–25% of ...https://mmm.fi/en/bioeconomy/good-use-of-nutrients-and-energy/programme-for-nutrient-recycling
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Monitoring To monitor achievement of the goals of the Forest Strategy, a set of indicators has been prepared describing the general development of the forest-based sector, implementation of the strategy, and the effectiveness of measures taken. At...https://mmm.fi/en/nfs2035/monitoring
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Statistics on the agriculture and food sectors The Natural Resources Institute Finland published a broad range of statistics on agriculture. Statistics on European agriculture are produced by the EU Commission and Eurostat . International agricult...https://mmm.fi/en/information-and-statistics
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8.11.2022 | The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is hosting three side events at the COP27 Climate Change Conference in Egypt on 10 and 12 November in cooperation with the Nordic Council of Ministers. The events will present the Catch the Carbon package of climate measures and discuss research on mitigating greenhouse gas emissions from peatlands. The discussions will be streamed live as a webcast.https://mmm.fi/en/-/climate-work-in-the-finnish-land-use-sector-on-the-agenda-at-cop27
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Forests Forests are a renewable natural resource as well as a source of economic and social welfare. Forests have a central role in Finland’s nature and its diversity. Sustainable use and management of forests define the principles of forestry in ...https://mmm.fi/en/forests
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National Climate Change Adaptation Plan 2030 The Government approved the National Climate Change Adaptation Plan 2030 in December 2022. The implementation started in spring 2023. Government report on the National Climate Change Adaptation Plan 203...https://mmm.fi/en/nature-and-climate/climate-change-adaptation/national-climate-change-adaptation-plan-2030
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Forest Act The purpose of the Forest Act is to promote the economically, ecologically and socially sustainable management and use of forests. The Forest Act sets the minimum requirements for the management and use of forests. Based on this, the fo...https://mmm.fi/en/forests/forestry/sustainable-forest-management/forest-act
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Towards more climate-sustainable and diverse logging through sensor technology and accurate geographical information (IlmoStar) Projects related to the National Forest Strategy of Finland -page Projects related to the Climate Plan for the Land Use...https://mmm.fi/en/-/towards-more-climate-sustainable-and-diverse-logging-through-sensor-technology-and-accurate-geographical-information-ilmostar-
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18.12.2024 | On November 21, 2024, the Scientific Café, organized by the project coordinator and national partner MMM for Finland, explored the theme “Strengthening Biodiversity in Finnish Forests". Held at the House of Science and Hope (Puistokatu 4) in Helsinki, the event took place on a stormy Thursday evening, creating an intimate café-like atmosphere complemented by coffee and light refreshments. Despite ...https://mmm.fi/en/-/strengthening-biodiversity-in-finnish-forests-insights-from-the-scientific-cafe-in-helsinki
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Land use sector as part of the EU’s climate objectives In the EU, the emissions and removals of the land use sector are considered on the basis of the LULUCF Regulations. The Regulations determine how the emissions and removals of land use, land u...https://mmm.fi/en/nature-and-climate/eu-energy-and-climate-policy/lulucf
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Restoration of low-productive drained peatlands - with well targeted site selection and good practises towards safeguarding of soil carbon storage and improved functional biodiversity Projects related to the National Forest Strategy of Finland -pa...https://mmm.fi/en/-/restoration-of-low-productive-drained-peatlands-with-well-targeted-site-selection-and-good-practises-towards-safeguarding-of-soil-carbon-storage-and-improved-functional-biodiversity
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Animals and plants Finland prioritises the health and welfare of agricultural livestock as an important way to ensure food safety and quality along the food chain. Animal welfare » Animal welfare Transmissible animal diseases » Transmissible anima...https://mmm.fi/en/animals-and-plants
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Package of measures to strengthen forest growth and carbon sinks The package to strengthen forest growth and carbon sinks is composed of measures that promote climate-resilient forest management practices, support good productivity of managed fore...https://mmm.fi/en/forests/strategies-and-programmes/package-of-measures-to-strengthen-forest-growth-and-carbon-sinks
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Hunting restrictions Hunting can be regulated on various grounds laid down in the Hunting Act and the Hunting Decree. Finnish hunting legislation and hunting activities are based on the principle of sustainable use. Hunting is regulated taking int...https://mmm.fi/en/wildlife-and-game/hunting-restrictions
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Sustainable growth and carbon sequestration through targeted forest fertilization Projects related to the National Forest Strategy of Finland -page Projects related to the Climate Plan for the Land Use Sector -page Precision forestry projects in t...https://mmm.fi/en/-/sustainable-growth-and-carbon-sequestration-through-targeted-forest-fertilization
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Water bodies Water bodies are essential elements of Finland’s rural areas. They offer us nutrition and energy and serve as transport routes. Waters are also valuable for recreation, landscapes and biodiversity. The ecological status of most of Fin...https://mmm.fi/en/rural-areas/agriculture-and-the-environment/water-bodies
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Agricultural support ensures domestic food production and its development Conditions for farming in Finland differ considerably from those in many other EU countries. Due to the special characteristics of Finnish agriculture, like our northern loc...https://mmm.fi/en/food-and-agriculture/policy/importance-of-agricultural-support
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12.3.2025 | The last projects of the Catch the Carbon package of climate measures ended at the end of 2024. The implementation of the knowledge and climate change resilient solutions produced in the package of 180 measures will continue and be further intensified through cooperation in different parts of the country. The processes to support this include the activities of the National Climate Unit of the Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment (ELY Centres).https://mmm.fi/en/-/catch-the-carbon-package-of-climate-measures-from-developing-knowledge-and-skills-to-promoting-actions-through-cooperation
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5.12.2023 | The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry will organise two side events and act as a partner in several other events at the UN Climate Conference COP28 in Dubai. The programme themes are sustainable food systems, climate change adaptation and low-carbon construction.https://mmm.fi/en/-/catch-the-carbon-projects-to-be-presented-at-several-side-events-of-cop28
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13.11.2023 | The Finnish Catch the Carbon package of climate measures has developed various methods to guide climate-smart land use and to reconcile different forms of land use. This week, two key projects are presented at the international emission reduction forum of OECD countries in Paris.https://mmm.fi/en/-/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
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Nordic cooperation and northern regional cooperation Nordic Council of Ministers Nordic cooperation involves Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Iceland as well as the self-governing territories Åland, Faeroe Islands and Greenland. The countries ...https://mmm.fi/en/eu-and-international-affairs/regional-northern-cooperation
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31.7.2026 | 1 Management plan VI to prevent invasive alien species of national concern Supplementing management plans approved on 13 March 2018, 23 May 2019, 27 October 2020, 2 June 2021 and 25 April 2024 Adopted by decision of the Ministry of Agriculture and...https://mmm.fi/documents/1410837/1894125/Hallintasuunnitelma%20VI%20kansallisesti%20haitallisten%20vieraslajien%20torjumiseksi%202026%20Final-EN-B.pdf/96c771b4-8811-bcdc-9644-c0c8c835fdd9?t=1785498513650
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9.9.2020 | The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Finland is pleased to announce the release of a new policy paper on “Science diplomacy for plant health”. The paper, published by the prestigious peer-reviewed scientific journal Nature Plants, was initiated as part of the International Year of Plant Health 2020.https://mmm.fi/en/-/ministry-of-agriculture-and-forestry-of-finland-contributes-to-a-new-paper-on-science-diplomacy-in-plant-health-published-by-nature-plants
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12.6.2018 | The demand for solutions that recycle and save water is growing dramatically and food production is increasing in water areas. When the public and private sectors engage in goal-oriented collaboration, Finland can offer competitive solutions to the world's challenges. The priority areas of research and expertise supporting sustainable business activities in the blue bioeconomy have been defined in wide-ranging cooperation.https://mmm.fi/en/-/sininen-biotalo-1
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EU Water Policy The prior objective of EU Water Policy is to ensure that all EU citizens have access to clean water and that the water ecosystem is in good status. EU Water Policy covers especially the following legislation: Water Framework Direct...https://mmm.fi/en/water-policy
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11.2.2022 | The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry funds five new research and innovation projects from the Catch the Carbon package of climate measures for the land use sector that is based on the Government Programme. These multidisciplinary projects will study and develop the comprehensive resilience of agriculture, forestry and other types of land use. After these funding decisions, the total number of Catch the Carbon project rises to 80, of which 15 are research and innovation projects.https://mmm.fi/en/-/ministry-of-agriculture-and-forestry-provides-eur-five-million-in-funding-for-research-and-innovation-projects-that-promote-climate-change-resilience-in-agriculture-forestry-and-other-types-of-land-use
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3.11.2020 | Mexican and Finnish forest experts will strengthen their cooperation in forest sector. Forest cooperation between the two countries is based on a five-year Memorandum of Understanding. The parties to the MoU are the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Finland and National Forestry Commission of Mexico CONAFOR. Topical topics in cooperation include e.g. forest inventories, drafting of national forest programmes and role of forests in mitigation and adaptation to climate change.https://mmm.fi/en/-/mexico-and-finland-intensify-cooperation-in-the-forest-sector
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5.10.2023 | The Barents Forest Forum, held on 4–5 October 2023, discussed sustainable forestry in the northern areas of Finland, Sweden and Norway. The Forum concluded Finland's two-year chairmanship of the Forest Sector.https://mmm.fi/en/-/finland-s-chairmanship-of-barents-forest-sector-culminated-in-barents-forest-forum-in-rovaniemi
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24.2.2022 | The new Catch the Carbon projects will develop and pilot regional and local climate work, carbon markets and offsetting schemes in agriculture, forestry and other land use, and strengthen the knowledge base for greenhouse gas inventories.https://mmm.fi/en/-/ministry-of-agriculture-and-forestry-provides-eur-7.3-million-in-funding-for-19-new-catch-the-carbon-development-projects-package-of-more-than-100-projects-promotes-climate-work-in-land-use-sector
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23.2.2021 | The funding decisions for the Catch the Carbon research and innovation programme’s first round of applications have been made by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. A total of EUR 10.7 million was granted to ten research and innovation projects. This funding is part of the government programme’s climate action package for the land use sector. It is a significant public investment in the sector’s climate objectives, including agriculture and forestry.https://mmm.fi/en/-/first-projects-chosen-for-the-catch-the-carbon-r-i-programme-ten-projects-to-receive-eur-10.7m
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10.9.2021 | On 6 October, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry will open a new call for applications concerning funding to be targeted to research, innovation and development projects under the Catch the Carbon package of climate measures. About EUR 13 million in funding is available for the new projects. The calls for applications will be open until 4 November 2021.https://mmm.fi/en/-/climate-resilience-of-the-land-use-sector-promoted-on-the-basis-of-scientific-knowledge-new-calls-for-applications-open-in-october
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8.5.2025 |https://mmm.fi/en/-/minister-essayah-spoke-in-brussels-bioeconomy-means-opportunities-for-rural-areas-farmers-and-eu
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30.6.2025 | USE OF WOOD IN FINLAND June 2025 MMM | FORESTRY IN FINLAND FOREST GROWTH EXCEEDS HARVESTINGS increment of growing stock is 103 million cubic metres each year. In 2024, roundwood harvest totalled around 73 million cubic metres. Annual increment of ...https://mmm.fi/documents/1410837/22836561/Use+of+wood+in+Finland.pdf/0d8d91b5-9c95-6e3e-f012-09f38d0dfc01?t=1751263685666
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30.6.2025 | FORESTS AND FORESTRY IN FINLAND June 2025 MMM | FORESTRY IN FINLAND FOREST IS ONE OF THE DOMINATING ELEMENTS OF FINNISH NATURE measured by the proportional share of forest land makes Finland the most forested country in Europe. In total, 20.3 mill...https://mmm.fi/documents/1410837/12877048/Forestry+and+use+of+wood+in+Finland.pdf/2598dc7e-6992-9b97-1773-da94a1e903bd?t=1751263791330
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11.6.2018 | Ladies and Gentlemen, Colleagues and Friends, It is a great pleasure to have the opportunity to be here in this important and interesting conference, where we can share information on scientific research results and novel practices, and significantly advance nutrient circulation in all our countries.https://mmm.fi/en/-/finland-s-policy-on-the-nutrient-circular-economy