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International and EU forest affairs International and EU commitments and agreements related to forest and environmental policy have significant impacts on the Finnish forest sector and wood processing industry. Key themes of international forest p...https://mmm.fi/en/forests/international-cooperation-eu
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International policy Finland has long been active in the UN and other international contexts to promote water safety, frontier river cooperation and good management of water resources. In 1970 Finland initiated the preparation of the UN Watercours...https://mmm.fi/en/water/international-policy
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News RSS (Opens New Window) (Opens New Window) Forest partnership coordinated by Finland brings European forest organisations together Type: News item Publication date: 24.10.2025 11.28 Minister Essayah spoke in Brussels: Bioeconomy means opportun...https://mmm.fi/en/news
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When there is not enough water for allhttps://mmm.fi/en/-/when-there-is-not-enough-water-for-all
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Biodiversity Biodiversity refers to the entire spectrum of life: genetic variation within species, the abundance of species and the diversity of their habitats. Halting the loss of biodiversity is a global target. Biodiversity in sustainable use a...https://mmm.fi/en/nature-and-climate/biodiversity
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Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry The mission of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is to create growth, wellbeing and security from natural resources. Through its activities, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry promotes the achievem...https://mmm.fi/en/ministry
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International organisations In the administrative branch of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, key international organisations include the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Develop...https://mmm.fi/en/eu-and-international-affairs/international-organisations
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FAO The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is one of the specialised agencies of the United Nations. It focuses on issues concerning food security, agriculture, forestry, fisheries and rural areas. FAO’s core operations emphasise normative ac...https://mmm.fi/en/fao2
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International climate change policy The main international climate policy outlines were decided in the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change adopted in 1994. The aim is to stabilise the greenhouse gas concentration in the atmosphere at a 'non-...https://mmm.fi/en/international-climate-change-policy
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EU energy and climate policy EU 2020 package The EU energy and climate policy until 2020 is regulated by the Kyoto Protocol of the UN Convention on Climate Change and, within the EU, the climate and energy package. The EU's emission reduction targ...https://mmm.fi/en/nature-and-climate/eu-energy-and-climate-policy
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fi sv en Climate Climate change has impacts on the conditions for cultivation in all parts of the world. To ensure food production, all farmers must adapt to the changing circumstances. Some of the changes promote food production, while some of th...https://mmm.fi/en/rural-areas/agriculture-and-the-environment/climate
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China-Europe Water Platform The China-Europe water Platform (CEWP) is a cooperation network for water administration, research and companies between the European Union and China's Ministry of water resources. CEWP was established by a joint declar...https://mmm.fi/en/china-europe-water-platform
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National Forest Strategy 2035 The National Forest Strategy describes the main objectives of the forest-based sector, which public authorities focus on as part of the joint development of the sector. On 14 December 2022, the National Forest Council...https://mmm.fi/en/nfs2035
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Genetic resources Genetic resources that are vital for Finnish agriculture and forestry have adapted to the local natural and environmental conditions over thousands of years, which makes them unique. The conservation of genetic resources ensures ...https://mmm.fi/en/nature-and-climate/genetic-resources
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Global sustainable development action programme for the administrative branch of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry The 2030 Agenda emphasises that the means of implementing the goals are as important as the goals themselves. The Agenda call...https://mmm.fi/en/sustainable-development-action-programme-agenda-2030
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The Renewable Nature of Finland – A World of Opportunity 21.3.2019 11.45 Blog The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has renewed its administrative branch strategy. The main ingredients are still the same, but they are now fresher and have been ...https://mmm.fi/en/-/the-renewable-nature-of-finland-a-world-of-opportunity
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fi sv en Genetically modified and novel foods Novel foods Novel foods mean foods which have not been used for human consumption to a significant degree within the EU before the date of application of the first Novel Foods Regulation, that is, 15 M...https://mmm.fi/en/food-and-agriculture/food/genetically-modified-and-novel-foods
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Invasive alien species Alien species are species that have spread to a new area through human action, either intentionally or unintentionally. Invasive alien species are one of the biggest threats to biodiversity. Some invasive alien species have ...https://mmm.fi/en/nature-and-climate/alien-species
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2.2.2026 | The 12th Session of the Plenary of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services IPBES will begin in Manchester on 3 February. The session is to approve the Business & Biodiversity Report.https://mmm.fi/en/-/1410903/next-assessment-report-of-intergovernmental-science-policy-platform-on-biodiversity-and-ecosystem-services-ipbes-explores-linkages-between-biodiversity-and-business
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7.11.2025 | The UN Climate Change Conference COP30 will be held on 10–21 November in Belém, Brazil. The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is organising four side events, where the focus will be on the circular bioeconomy, climate change adaptation and resilient food systems. Two of the events will be held at the Finland Pavilion and two at the Nordic Pavilion. Besides these, the Ministry will participate...https://mmm.fi/en/-/climate-solutions-of-circular-bioeconomy-and-nordic-ways-to-prepare-for-impacts-of-climate-change-presented-at-ministry-of-agriculture-and-forestry-s-cop30-events