On Thursday 25 March, the Government of Finland received an international Catalyst 2030 Award for sustainable development. The award was presented to the Finnish National Commission on Sustainable Development, which is chaired by the Prime Minister. Finland was recognised for its participatory approach to implementing the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. In its statement, the prize jury placed particular emphasis on Finland’s international cooperation in promoting sustainable consumption and production.

The Finnish National Commission on Sustainable Development, the Economic Council and the Climate Policy met on Thursday to discuss the just transition to a carbon-neutral society. Discussions at the meeting focused in particular on the effects of the just transition on income distribution and green recovery, and explored the roles of the state, businesses and citizens in the transition. The participants highlighted the importance of building a shared vision and of coming together to tell the story of a climate-sustainable Finland.

The National Commission on Sustainable Development, the Economic Council and the Climate Policy Roundtable will meet on Thursday 24 September. The theme of the joint meeting is the just transition to a carbon-neutral society. The event will explore ways to achieve the Government’s carbon neutrality target by 2035 in a manner that is just and sustainable.