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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 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 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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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fi sv en Market organisations The common organisation of agricultural markets means EU legislation for the main agricultural products to adjust and rationalise the markets and avoid and contain market disturbance. The Basic Regulation of the Europ...https://mmm.fi/en/food-and-agriculture/support-for-agriculture/producer-organisations
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Market organisations The common organisation of agricultural markets means EU legislation for the main agricultural products to adjust and rationalise the markets and avoid and contain market disturbance. The Basic Regulation of the European Parli...https://mmm.fi/en/food-and-agriculture/policy/market-arrangements
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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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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
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Other effective area-based conservation measures (OECM) Besides the actual protected areas, forest biodiversity is maintained and promoted through other effective area-based conservation measure (OECM) areas. OECM areas refer to sites other than a...https://mmm.fi/en/other-effective-area-based-conservation-measures-oecm-
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Sustainable development secures good living conditions also for the future generations The core principle in sustainable development is to secure good living conditions for the present and future generations. Efforts are made to strike a balance b...https://mmm.fi/en/sustainable-development