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Trade policy and external economic relations In Finland, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs bears the main responsibility for trade policy. However, the policies are often closely connected with the branch of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry...https://mmm.fi/en/eu-and-international-affairs/trade-policy-and-external-economic-relations
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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 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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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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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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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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Promoting food exports The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry participates in export promotion activities within its branch of administration through the Team Finland network. The network brings together all operators promoting Finland’s externa...https://mmm.fi/en/promoting-food-exports
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23.3.2026 | Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Sari Essayah will visit Morocco from 24 to 27 March 2026. The purpose of the trip is to strengthen bilateral relations and promote trade with Morocco, especially in forest and water expertise. Minister Essayah will be accompanied by a business delegation focusing on these matters.https://mmm.fi/en/-/minister-essayah-to-join-team-finland-trade-mission-to-morocco
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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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Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry as a workplace Typical job descriptions The majority of the Ministry’s staff work in expert duties. Besides these, there are superior officials and assisting staff at different levels. The Ministry’s duties rel...https://mmm.fi/en/the-ministry-as-a-workplace
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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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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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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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Forest resources information In international comparison, Finland’s forest resources are very well known. Already since the 1920s the National Forest Inventories have produced reliable data on the forest resources. The natural resources Institute ...https://mmm.fi/en/forests/forestry/forest-inventories
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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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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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Energy and climate change policy Climate change is a global problem that requires low-emission solutions and adaptation to the change at different levels of society. Energy production is highly significant in this. With regard to energy the key is...https://mmm.fi/en/nature-and-climate/energy-and-climate-policy
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National game policy strategies Strategy of the Finnish Wildlife Consortium The mission of the Finnish Wildlife Consortium is to oversee the viability of game populations, ensure the diverse and sustainable use of game resources and coordinate var...https://mmm.fi/en/wildlife-and-game/strategies-and-management-plans/national-game-policy-strategies
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EU’s bilateral free trade agreements The European Union has bilateral free trade agreements (FTA) with many countries. It is also currently negotiating several new agreements. The scope of the agreements varies, but particularly the more recent tr...https://mmm.fi/en/eu-s-bilateral-free-trade-agreements
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Data protection and processing of personal data On this website, we explain what kind of personal data we collect in our services (see “Processing of personal data in services of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry” below), what the processin...https://mmm.fi/en/data-protection