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Conservation of the genetic diversity of agricultural plants and animals The preservation, conservation and sustainable use of the genetic resources of agricultural plants and animals are regulated by Finland’s National Genetic Resources Programme...https://mmm.fi/en/animals-and-plants/conservation-of-the-genetic-diversity-of-agricultural-plants-and-animals
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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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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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Conservation of forest genetic resources Sufficient genetic diversity ensures the success of our forest tree species in a highly variable environment. Safeguarding genetic diversity and resources is an important part of biodiversity conservation a...https://mmm.fi/en/conservation-of-forest-genetic-resources
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International agreements and organisations The most important international agreements and organisations concerning game husbandry and hunting include the following: Convention on Biological Diversity CITES Convention Bern Convention Bonn Conventi...https://mmm.fi/en/wildlife-and-game/protection-of-species-in-the-eu-and-international-game-policy/international-agreements-and-organisations
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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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Species-specific strategies and programmes According to the Red List of Finnish Species (2010), the migratory fish sea trout and landlocked Atlantic salmon are classified as critically endangered, and anadromous whitefish, eel and freshwater popul...https://mmm.fi/en/fisheries/strategies-and-programmes/species-specific-strategies-and-programmes
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Biodiversity and protection Ecological sustainability is strengthened by protecting biodiversity and the factors influencing the functioning of ecosystems. Diverse and healthy forests create the ecological foundation on which all management and us...https://mmm.fi/en/forests/biodiversity-and-protection
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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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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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Climate and nature Energy and climate policy » Climate and energy policy defines common goals for climate change mitigation and adaptation. Climate change adaptation » Adaptation measures aim to build capacity to prepare for the impacts of the cha...https://mmm.fi/en/nature-and-climate
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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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fi sv en Food policy Food policy creates the preconditions for the competitiveness and diversity of primary production, food safety, security of supply, and the operation of the food industry in Finland. It also helps to promote welfare in society...https://mmm.fi/en/food-and-agriculture/policy/food-policy
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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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Funding ELY Centres may grant funding for a project intended to promote the diverse and sustainable use of a water body promote achieving and maintaining a good status in the water body reduce the danger and losses caused by floods, persistent dro...https://mmm.fi/en/water/funding
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Biodiversity in commercial forests The management of commercial forests plays a key role in fostering biodiversity, as some 90 per cent of Finland's forests are available for wood production. The ecological sustainability of commercial forests is ...https://mmm.fi/en/forests/biodiversity-and-protection/biodiversity
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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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Climate change adaptation The climate is changing despite mitigation efforts. There is no way to fully prevent the change. The impacts of climate change are already felt in Finland, and in the future, the impacts will be even stronger. In Finland,...https://mmm.fi/en/nature-and-climate/climate-change-adaptation
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fi sv en Agriculture and the environment Agriculture has both local and wide-ranging impacts on the state of the environment and functioning of ecosystems. The impacts are both positive and negative. Positive impacts can be seen as semi-open habit...https://mmm.fi/en/rural-areas/agriculture-and-the-environment
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Key Projects The key projects implement the vision, objectives and goals of the strategy together. Each key project affects several objectives and goals, and has a specific task and perspective, but the links between the key projects are strong. I...https://mmm.fi/en/nfs2035/implementation-of-the-strategy/key-projects