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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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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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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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Nordic cooperation There is a great deal of Nordic cooperation concerning game husbandry and hunting. The Nordic Council and the Nordic Council of Ministers are responsible for the official Nordic cooperation. The North Calotte Council is a perman...https://mmm.fi/en/wildlife-and-game/protection-of-species-in-the-eu-and-international-game-policy/nordic-cooperation
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International research collaboration It is important for Finland to be connected to international research networks. Developments in the EU’s research and innovation policies, in particular, have a major impact on Finnish research activities and t...https://mmm.fi/en/research-and-development/international-research-collaboration
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EU and international affairs International issues are dealt with by all of the ministry’s departments and within almost all of our units. Preparation of EU affairs » The central government has a special system for coordinating EU affairs. Decision...https://mmm.fi/en/eu-and-international-affairs
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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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Protection of species in the EU and international game policy International cooperation is important in the field of game policy. Many game species move across national borders, and international legislation and agreements apply in Finland, too. I...https://mmm.fi/en/wildlife-and-game/protection-of-species-in-the-eu-and-international-game-policy
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1.6.2026 | The launch of the European Forest Partnership on 1 June 20256 marks a significant step forward for forest cooperation in Europe. The ten-year project worth about EUR 240 million brings together 28 countries and 99 organisations to strengthen research and innovation activities in the European forest sector. Finland will coordinate the project, led by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. The coordinat...https://mmm.fi/en/-/european-forest-cooperation-project-worth-eur-240-million-to-be-coordinated-by-finland-
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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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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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Organisation Forest Council The Forest Council is a body set up by the Government to represent the different uses of forests, and its task is to support the ministry in matters of forest policy that are far-reaching and of fundamental importance. ...https://mmm.fi/en/nfs2035/implementation-of-the-strategy/organisation
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Areas of expertise The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry secure domestic food production and sustainable use of renewable natural resources and create the preconditions for economic activities and well-being derived from these. Food and agricul...https://mmm.fi/en/areas-of-expertise
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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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Water Water is an indispensable natural resource. Finland has high-quality water in abundance. Legislation » Key legislation Water services and groundwater » People and businesses need clean water in all conditions. Floods and drought » Floods and...https://mmm.fi/en/water
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Wildlife and game Game and reindeer management in Finland is practised within the limits permitted by the sustainable use of natural resources. Strategies and management plans » Management plans are an essential part of the Finnish Wildlife Consor...https://mmm.fi/en/wildlife-and-game
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Contact General Inquiries Lilli Lehtinen, Planner, lilli.lehtinen(at)ely-keskus.fi, tel. +358 50 350 8317, Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment Johanna Lantto, Senior Officer, johanna.lantto(at)ely-keskus.fi, tel. +358 50...https://mmm.fi/en/cewp/contact
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Organisation of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry The political staff of the Ministry works in close cooperation with the civil servants with the aim to ensure that the actions and decisions of the Ministry make the best possible contributi...https://mmm.fi/en/management-and-organisation
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