Algal bloom monitoring June 4, 2020: Some cyanobacterial blooms in the sea areas, scarce observations of cyanobacterial blooms in lakes
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Published: 2020-06-04
The Finnish Environment Institute SYKE has started this week its cyanobacterial bloom reporting for the summer 2020. In the Finnish sea areas some cyanobacteria have been observed locally. In lakes, o......
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Algal bloom monitoring June 4, 2020: Some cyanobacterial blooms in the sea areas, scarce observations of cyanobacterial blooms in lakes
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Algal bloom monitoring June 4, 2020: Some cyanobacterial blooms in the sea areas, scarce observations of cyanobacterial blooms in lakes
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Algal bloom monitoring June 4, 2020: Some cyanobacterial blooms in the sea areas, scarce observations of cyanobacterial blooms in lakes
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The risk of cyanobacterial blooms in the Finnish sea areas is considerable or moderate – the summer weather determines the actual situation
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Published: 2020-06-04
In average summer weather conditions, the risk of algae is moderate in the northern part of the main basin of the Baltic Sea, a major part of the Archipelago Sea and in the southern part of the Bothni......
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The risk of cyanobacterial blooms in the Finnish sea areas is considerable or moderate – the summer weather determines the actual situation
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The risk of cyanobacterial blooms in the Finnish sea areas is considerable or moderate – the summer weather determines the actual situation
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Significant funding for a new Finnish Ecosystem Observatory
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Published: 2020-05-29
The state of biodiversity and ecosystems has deteriorated both in Finland and globally. Planning and implementing effective corrective measures requires more comprehensive and up-to-date information a......
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Significant funding for a new Finnish Ecosystem Observatory
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Updated urban-rural classification: Finland’s degree of urbanisation currently at over 72 per cent
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Published: 2020-05-29
According to the updated urban-rural classification, more than 72 per cent of the Finnish population now reside in the urban areas of the country. The degree of urbanisation has increased more than tw......
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Updated urban-rural classification: Finland’s degree of urbanisation currently at over 72 per cent
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Information about the community structure
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Urban-rural classification
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Updated urban-rural classification: Finland’s degree of urbanisation currently at over 72 per cent
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Updated urban-rural classification: Finland’s degree of urbanisation currently at over 72 per cent
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Updated urban-rural classification: Finland’s degree of urbanisation currently at over 72 per cent
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Ismo Tiainen to continue as Director General of Administration and International Affairs at the Ministry of the Environment
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Published: 2020-05-20
The Government has appointed Ismo Tiainen as the Director General of Administration and International Affairs of the Ministry of the Environment for the term 1 June 2020 to 31 May 2025. Tiainen also h......
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Ismo Tiainen to continue as Director General of Administration and International Affairs at the Ministry of the Environment
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Comments invited on the draft for Finland’s first maritime spatial plan – aim to combine the use and good status of marine environment
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Published: 2020-05-18
This is the first comprehensive maritime spatial plan concerning Finland’s sea areas. The purpose of the plan is, in broad outline, to designate areas that have potential and could be suitable for cer......
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Comments invited on the draft for Finland’s first maritime spatial plan – aim to combine the use and good status of marine environment
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Comments invited on the draft for Finland’s first maritime spatial plan – aim to combine the use and good status of marine environment
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Comments invited on the draft for Finland’s first maritime spatial plan – aim to combine the use and good status of marine environment
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How do I prepare for floods and what do I do if there is one?
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Published: 2020-05-15
If you’re in imminent danger because of floods, call 112 .
How do I prepare for floods in advance?
What do I do if there is a flood?
What do I do af...
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How do I prepare for floods and what do I do if there is one?
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Shortcuts at the environment.fi
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Published: 2020-05-15
Some of the pages at this website have shortcuts addresses. The shortcuts make linking easier and the addresses are easier to remember. A list of shortcuts in alphabetical order is maintained on this......
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The decline in natural biodiversity can be stopped
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Published: 2020-05-12
This decade, Finland has for the first time a real chance to significantly reverse the decline in biodiversity. In the last 25 years, many new ways have been found to restore nature. Halting the deter......
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The decline in natural biodiversity can be stopped
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The decline in natural biodiversity can be stopped
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Juhani Damski appointed as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of the Environment
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Published: 2020-05-07
Juhani Damski has been appointed as the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of the Environment. Damski’s five-year term as the Permanent Secretary starts on 1 June 2020. He comes to the Ministry of th......
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Juhani Damski appointed as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of the Environment
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Juhani Damski appointed as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of the Environment
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Juhani Damski appointed as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of the Environment
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Juhani Damski appointed as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of the Environment
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Juhani Damski appointed as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of the Environment
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Juhani Damski appointed as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of the Environment
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Juhani Damski appointed as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of the Environment
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Juhani Damski appointed as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of the Environment
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Ban on gillnet fishing to protect Saimaa ringed seal into force on 15 April
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Published: 2020-04-21
The ban that entered into force on 15 April 2020 prohibits gillnet fishing in habitats important for the Saimaa ringed seal and its pups until the end of June. The ban does not concern gillnets used t......
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Ban on gillnet fishing to protect Saimaa ringed seal into force on 15 April
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Environmental footprint method to support the assessment of climate impacts of public procurements
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Published: 2020-04-17
The Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) method developed by European Commission is used to assess the environmental impact of products throughout their life cycles. A new study by the Finnish Envir......
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Environmental footprint method to support the assessment of climate impacts of public procurements
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Environmental footprint method to support the assessment of climate impacts of public procurements
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Environmental footprint method to support the assessment of climate impacts of public procurements
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Working group to draft proposals for sustainable recovery in terms of climate and natural environment
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Published: 2020-04-15
On Wednesday 15 April, Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Krista Mikkonen appointed a working group to draft proposals for recovery measures after the coronavirus crisis to respond to the ......
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Working group to draft proposals for sustainable recovery in terms of climate and natural environment
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Finland showcased among the circular economy front runners in a new EEA report
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Published: 2020-04-07
The EEA report ‘Resource efficiency and the circular economy in Europe 2019 – even more from less’ was published on 1st of April 2020. Finland has plenty of excellent examples of policies, strategies ......
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Finland showcased among the circular economy front runners in a new EEA report
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Enhancing water quality monitoring in Colombia – international cooperation now under way
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Published: 2020-04-03
A Finno-Colombian cooperation project aimed at improving the monitoring of water quality in Colombia was launched at the beginning of the year. The quality assurance of laboratory work is a key elemen......
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Enhancing water quality monitoring in Colombia – international cooperation now under way
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Road traffic is a significant source of microplastics
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Published: 2020-03-24
A report compiled by the Finnish Environment Institute SYKE has produced a clearer picture of litter in the Finnish marine environment. On beaches close to residential areas 90% of the litter visible ......
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Road traffic is a significant source of microplastics
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Road traffic is a significant source of microplastics
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Road traffic is a significant source of microplastics
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Delays expected at construction sites due to decrease in workforce
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Published: 2020-03-20
The Government has decided to restrict the traffic at borders starting on 19 March 2020. This also concerns commuting to work across the borders. The restrictions have impacts on the Finnish construct......
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Delays expected at construction sites due to decrease in workforce
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Building repair construction strategy aims to reduce the building stock’s emissions by 90 per cent by 2050
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Published: 2020-03-11
Finland’s long-term repair construction strategy has been finalised. The strategy applies to residential and service buildings the construction of which has been completed by the beginning of 2020. Th......
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Building repair construction strategy aims to reduce the building stock’s emissions by 90 per cent by 2050
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Building repair construction strategy aims to reduce the building stock’s emissions by 90 per cent by 2050
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Building repair construction strategy aims to reduce the building stock’s emissions by 90 per cent by 2050
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Building repair construction strategy aims to reduce the building stock’s emissions by 90 per cent by 2050
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Minister Mikkonen: Commission Action Plan for the Circular Economy an important opening to solve the sustainability crisis – Designing durable and easy-to-repair products
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Published: 2020-03-11
“The Circular Economy Action Plan of the EU published by the European Commission today is an important opening to solve the sustainability crisis. It has a strong focus on sustainable product design, ......
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Minister Mikkonen: Commission Action Plan for the Circular Economy an important opening to solve the sustainability crisis – Designing durable and easy-to-repair products
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Minister Mikkonen: Commission Action Plan for the Circular Economy an important opening to solve the sustainability crisis – Designing durable and easy-to-repair products
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Finland joins the ambitious European Plastics Pact
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Published: 2020-03-06
Finland has signed the European Plastics Pact, where a large number of European countries, companies and associations make a commitment to acting on a voluntary basis to reduce the environmental harm ......
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Finland joins the ambitious European Plastics Pact
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