CHANGEMAKERS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Agenda 2030 makes young people part of developing environmental policy

Universities use climate learning as a tool to build an educated society

Climate University is a network of Finnish universities and high schools. Together, they develop multidisciplinary methods to teach climate change and sustainability.

CLIMATE RESPONSIBILITY EDUCATION

The Finnish National Agency for Education strives for the inclusion of climate responsibility in education.

Nurturing biodiversity is our common duty

First country in the world to introduce a carbon tax 

Harnessing technology for a good, sustainable life

Last summer, Sitra was selected to develop solutions to activate Europeans in the fight against climate change, in collaboration with 16 international partners.

THE CO2 TAX

In 1990 Finland became the first country in the world to introduce a carbon dioxide (CO2) tax.

THE AIM TO BE THE WORLD’S FIRST FOSSIL FREE WELFARE SOCIETY

Finland’s Government has a goal to be carbon-neutral and the world’s first fossil-free welfare society.

BRINGING SCIENCE AND DECISION-MAKING TOGETHER

The Finnish Climate Change Panel facilitates dialogue between science and policy-making.

REDUCING PEAT AS A SOURCE OF ENERGY IN A JUST AND FAIR MANNER

Reducing the energy use of peat by at least half by 2030.

GREEN GROWTH FOR CITIES

How to make climate change mitigation profitable: the story of Ii

PERSONAL CARBON TRADING

The Lahti CitiCAP application promotes sustainable mobility through citizen engagement.

CLIMATE BAROMETER MEASURES FINNS’ ATTITUDES TO CLIMATE POLICIES

Finns want climate action - and fast.

SUSTAINABLE LIFESTYLE SERVICE ENGAGES CITIZENS TO TAKE CLIMATE ACTION

The Sustainable Lifestyle Service helps people take climate action through everyday choices.

FROM RAGS TO NEW ROBES – CIRCULARITY IN TEXTILES IS INFINITED

Infinited Fiber Company regenerates high-quality textile fibres from textile waste.

FOOD OUT OF THIN AIR

Solar Foods produces food from CO2 and electricity.

Case Neste: leader in producing renewable fuels

Neste, a Finnish company, creates solutions for combating climate change and accelerating the shift to a circular economy.

TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS AND DECARBONISATION

Technological innovation and modernisation of existing installations allows Wärtsilä’s customers to take steps towards sustainability and decarbonisation.

REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS

Roadmaps guide industries towards carbon neutrality

EnergyVaasa: The Nordic Hub for Energy Technology

Representing more than 160 businesses from startups to listed companies, EnergyVaasa is the largest energy technology hub in the Nordic countries.

THE WORLD CIRCULAR ECONOMY FORUM

The circular economy can fight climate change.

HELPING TO BUILD SOCIETIES’ RESILIENCE TO CLIMATE CHANGE

Finns help to build a climate-resilient society in Vietnam.

CLIMATE CHANGE IS A CHALLENGE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS

Gender equality can be improved through development cooperation.

METEOROLOGY BRINGS TOGETHER INNOVATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT WORK

Nine out of ten natural disasters are related to climate change. Over the past decade, disasters have claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people and affected the lives of almost two billion.

TOWARDS CIRCULARITY OF TEXTILES

A new processing plant enables the recycling of discarded textiles.

SUSTAINABLE HEATING SOLUTIONS

Finland helps buildings replace oil heating with sustainable alternatives.

COAL WILL BE HISTORY IN ENERGY PRODUCTION BY 2029

No more coal! Finland is among the first countries to ban the use of coal in energy production.

ACKNOWLEDGING CLIMATE ISSUES IN LEGISLATION

Making climate change adaptation and mitigation a part of the Finnish Nature Conservation Act.