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Water management In all tasks in the fields of agriculture, forestry, water management and fisheries, the aim is also to ensure that the status of watercourses and groundwater is good and their use is sustainable. There are a number of ways to ach...

Avoiding the Summer Heat: Developing Management Strategies to Promote the Welfare of Dairy Cows During Summer (PastureWelfare) Hakija: Helsingin yliopisto Vastuututkija: Peter Krawczel MMM:n kokonaisrahoitus : 354 000 € Hankeaika: 1.4.2026-30.4.20...

Forests and climate change Climate change is expected to change Finland’s forests. Climate change is projected to raise temperatures and increase precipitation and the frequency of extreme weather events. This means that in the future changes will...

Tools and means for managing peatland forests - how to diminish impacts on water and climate (TurVI) Participants Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) Duration 2020-2023 Project description Drainage of peatlands is a risk for receiving water bodie...

3.6.2026 | In their declaration, the European ministers responsible for forests committed to strengthening the role of sustainable forest management in safeguarding the future of Europe’s forests amid rapidly changing environmental, economic, social and geopolitical conditions. In addition, at their meeting in Stockholm on 2–3 June 2026, the ministers reaffirmed their support for the recovery and sustainable management of Ukraine’s forests and the rebuilding of its forest sector.

16.5.2025 | The Nordic Conference on Climate Change Adaptation (NOCCA 2025) on 14–15 May 2025 brought together 160 experts to Rovaniemi to share the most recent scientific knowledge and examples related to the preparation for climate risks.

2.10.2024 | Ministers responsible for forest affairs in Europe signed a declaration on the development of sustainable forest management and decided to set up a facility that will focus on anticipating and managing the risks to forests. The declaration was signed by 35 Member States and supported by more than 20 observer organisations. Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Sari Essayah represented Finland at the Conference, held in Bonn, Germany on 1–2 October 2024.

Hållbar markanvändning Med mark avses det lösa jordlager inklusive material som ligger ovanpå berggrunden. I vissa områden finns en erosionszon på berggrundens yta, där kontakt mellan mark och berggrund kan förekomma gradvis. Mark är en viktig nat...

Projektet SOTKA Projektet Radera eller lura: Undersökningar om främmande rovdjur på våtmarker Projektsammanfattning INFO: Radera eller lura - hur man minskar effekten av främmande rovdjur på våtmarker Genomförare: Åbo universitet Samarbetspartner:...

28.6.2019 | A draft of the updated Management Plan for the Wolf Population has been sent out for comments. The management plan is intended as a tool for managing the Finnish wolf population and wolf-related conflicts and an important means for implementing wolf policy. The plan also fulfils Finland’s international obligations concerning the protection of species. Comments on the draft will be accepted until 30 August 2019.

27.2.2019 | In its meeting on 15 February 2019, the working group preparing the Management Plan for the Wolf Population discussed illegal hunting of wolves and measures to improve the social acceptance of the wolf. According to a police estimate, illegal hunting of wolves has been commonplace in Finland. However, only a small number of incidents of illegal hunting of wolves come to the attention of the supervisory authorities.

12.10.2018 | In its first meeting, the working group preparing the Management Plan for the Wolf Population discussed the damage caused to dogs by wolves and how to prevent it. The issue is topical as moose-hunting season is approaching.

16.7.2026 | 1 Hanteringsplan för bekämpning av invasiva främmande arter Komplettering till hanteringsplanerna som godkänts 13.3.2018, 23.5.2019, 27.10.2020, 2.6.2021 och 25.4.2024 Godkänd genom jord- och skogsbruksministeriets beslut 18.6.2026 Innehåll 1 1. B...

8.9.2026 | Jord- och skogsbruksministeriet 2026 Genomförandeplan för den nationella livsmedelsstrategin version 1.0. Publicerad 4.9.2026 Den lyckliga matens land Genomförandeplan för den nationella livsmedelsstrategin 2026–2030 Innehåll 1 Inledning ............

20.3.2025 | Jord- och skogsbruksministeriet Regeringsgatan 3 A , Helsingfors PB 30, 00023 Statsrådet mmm.fi ISBN: 978-952-366-732-7 PDF ISSN: 1797-397X PDF Förvaltningsplan för Österjöns sälstammar JORD- OCH SKOGSBRUKSMINISTERIETS PUBLIKATIONER 2024:23 XXXXXX...

Floods and drought The variation in weather and water conditions is part of Finland's environmental conditions and affects people and society in many ways. Extreme ends of the variation, such as storms, floods and droughts, may threaten people's h...

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 ...

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...

29.4.2024 | 1 HANTERINGSPLAN FÖR BEKÄMPNING AV INVASIVA FRÄMMANDE ARTER KOMPLETTERING AV DE HANTERINGSPLANER SOM GODKÄNTS 13.3.2018, 23.5.2019, 27.10.2020 och 2.6.2021 Godkänd genom beslut av jord- och skogsbruksministeriet 25.4.2024 Innehåll HANTERINGSPLAN F...

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...

Adaptation in the administrative branch of Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has the main responsibility for actions related to climate change adaptation in agriculture and food production, forestry, wat...

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...

Water services and groundwater The property owner is responsible for water services and sewerage relating to the property, i.e. that there is a sufficient supply of clean water for household use and the treatment of wastewater has been organised i...

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...

fi sv en Food safety and control The purpose of food control is to ensure the safety of foodstuffs and that the information provided on the quality and composition of food is correct. The safety and high quality of the Finnish food chain is an out...

Verification and methods of sustainable precision forestry 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 the Recovery and Resilie...

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...

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...

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...

Soil Good soil is the key element of all cultivation. Good crop yields cannot be produced without well-managed, limed, drained, fluffy and fertile soil. Soil properties have impacts on cultivation techniques, erosion risk of parcels, susceptibilit...

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...

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. ...

Catch the Carbon ‒ emissions reduced and carbon sinks and reservoirs increased in the land use sector The Government's Catch the Carbon programme contains a good number of climate measures concerning agriculture, forestry and land use changes. The...

Sustainable use of soil Soil means the loose surface material that covers the consolidated bedrock, including all its components. In some areas there is a weathering zone on the rock’s surface, which means that the contact between the soil and the...

Catch the Carbon - calls for funding applications New calls for funding applications concerning development projects that promote climate actions in the land use sector and projects under the Catch the Carbon research and innovation programme will...

Recycled fertilisers solve tough problems

Whistleblower protection Whistleblower protection safeguards people who report certain types of misconduct. In this case, a ‘whistleblower’ is a person who, in the course of their work, discovers a breach of European Union or national law concerni...

Animal welfare Animal health care is part of Finland’s national quality strategy. The aim is to enhance the strengths of our food production chain, such as good animal health, limited use of medicines, and the safety and quality of food. The natio...

Animal welfare Animal health care is part of Finland’s national quality strategy. The aim is to enhance the strengths of our food production chain, such as good animal health, limited use of medicines, and the safety and quality of food. The natio...

Other strategies and programmes Besides the National Forest Strategy , Forest Biodiversity Programme for Southern Finland METSO , Climate Plan for the Land Use Sector and Finnish Bioeconomy Strategy , policies and measures related to the forest se...

The implementation group of the National Climate Change Adaptation Plan (NAP2030) supports implementation and monitoring of the plan cross-sectorally, strengthens the national preparation of adaptation-related EU matters, contributes to comprehensive security and increases awareness of climate risks and their management. The group is chaired by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.

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...

SOTKA-hanke Poistaa vai huijata-hanke: Tutkimusta vieraspedoista kosteikoilla Hankkeen tiivistelmä INFO: Poistaa vai huijata - miten vähennetään vieraspetojen vaikutusta kosteikoilla Toteuttajana Turun yliopisto Yhteistyökumppaineina Suomen riista...

24.6.2021 | Plan för jakt på varg i stamvårdande syfte – arbetsgruppsrapport Juni 2021 Utgivare: Jord- och skogsbruksministeriet Projekt: Projektet Planering och definiering av stamvårdande jakt på varg Innehåll Inledning ........................................

2.12.2025 | The first evaluations have been published on the preliminary impacts and results of Finland’s CAP Strategic Plan. The evaluations analysed the results and impact achieved related to the entrepreneurial income and competitiveness of agriculture, animal welfare, the biodiversity of agricultural environments and emissions from agriculture. The evaluations also contain recommendations for developing the CAP Strategic Plan and the next policy period.

4.7.2025 | The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has launched an extensive package of measures that aims to strengthen forest growth and carbon sinks on a long-term basis. The package is based on the Government Programme and it will contribute to the achievement of the climate targets. The measures have been prepared in close interaction with stakeholders and researchers. Various actors in the forest sector have a key role in the implementation of the measures.

14.6.2016 | Nationellt handlingsprogram för en hållbar användning av växtskyddsmedel Helsingfors 2011 Arbetsgruppspromemoria MMM 2011:4 Nationellt handlingsprogram för en hållbar användning av växtskyddsmedel Helsingfors 2011 Till jord- och skogsbruksminister...

6.5.2025 | Nordic solutions to climate change adaptation will be sought at the Nordic Conference on Climate Change Adaptation (NOCCA2025) to be held in Rovaniemi on 14–15 May 2025. The conference is part of Finland’s and Åland’s Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers.

31.1.2025 | Natural resources and bioeconomy studies 28/2024 Natural Resources Institute Finland 2024 Natural resources and bioeconomy studies 28/2024 Multifunctional forests and their risks under climate change Final Report of the FOSTER project Juha Honkani...

16.6.2020 | 12.6.2020 Regeringens proposition till riksdagen med förslag till livsmedelslag och till lagar om ändring av hälsoskyddslagen och 1 § i lagen om verkställighet av böter PROPOSITIONENS HUVUDSAKLIGA INNEHÅLL I denna proposition föreslås det att det ...

28.1.2026 | Ruoka-alan kasvuohjelma Ruokaviennin vertaisyhteisö Ruokaviennin yrityslähtöinen kasvualusta: Yritykset V i e n n i n e d i s t ä m i n e n k o h d e m a r k k i n o i l l a Tutkimus, TKI Food 2.0 Koulutus maisteriohjelma, HY Selvitykset viennin r...

18.8.2025 | his joint transnational call will be launched in the framework of the European Partnership Water4All and will support research and innovation projects to improve water security in the long term. The context for the general call topics is described...

29.10.2015 | Arbetsgruppspromemoria JSM 2003:25b Den nationella växtskyddsstrategin 2004 - 2013 Helsingfors 2003 INNEHÅLLSFÖRTECKNING FÖRKORTNINGAR ...................................................................................................................

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).

13.5.2025 | Translation from Finnish Legally binding only in Finnish and Swedish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Finland Government Decree on Managing the Risks Caused by Alien Species (704/2019; amendments up to 912/2023 included) In accordance with th...

13.1.2016 | Avdelningen för forskning och utveckling 2011-02-28 Torneälvens lax- och öringbestånd – gemensamt svensk-finskt biologiskt underlag för bedömning av lämpliga fiskeregler under 2011 Bakgrund Den nya gränsälvsöverenskommelsen mellan Sverige och Finl...

24.3.2025 | 1 FOOD 2.0 Call Application schedule Call is opened in the haeavustuksia.fi application system on Friday 14 March 2025. Call will close on Monday 12 May 2025 at 16:15 o’clock (EET) The applications will be evaluated during May and June, and the ai...

29.8.2024 | Assessments will be conducted to examine the impact of the measures under the CAP Strategic Plan and make sure that public funds are used cost-effectively. The information produced by the assessments will be needed to guide the implementation of the CAP Plan and, in particular, to support the planning of the next financing period of the Common Agricultural Policy.

29.1.2025 | Final report for NC-GRASS (01.03.2021 – 30.06.2024) Contents 1. Goals of the project 2. Partners and collaborations 3. Project implementation and results 3.1 The super sites 3.2 WP1 and WP2 3.3 WP3 3.4 WP4 3.5 WP5 3.6 WP6 4. Publications from the ...

10.11.2015 | Julkaisun nimi kahdella rivillä Maa- ja metsätalousministeriö X/XXXX 82014 Klimatprogrammet för lantbruk Steg mot klimatvänligare mat 3 Jord- och skogsbruksministeriet 2014 Klimatprogrammet för lantbruk Steg mot klimatvänligare mat 4 Klimatprogram...