A prosperous Finland with global responsibility for sustainability and the carrying capacity of nature
Sustainable Development Now and in Future reviewed the state of sustainable development in Finland
On Wednesday, 30 May, decision-makers and representatives of administration, NGOs, business, industry and the research community gathered to an annual event in Finlandia Hall, Helsinki, to develop shared understanding on the state and future of sustainable development. This year’s themes were ecosystems, water, energy, urban development, consumption and production.
Finland at the forefront of sustainable development budgeting
Preparation of the 2019 Budget is under way. The aim is to improve and ex-pand the way in which sustainable development is treated in the Budget, making it easier to identify the appropriations that relate to it. Finland’s ac-tions in this area have received attention internationally.
Minister Tiilikainen talked with the Agenda 2030 Youth Group about progress in sustainable development in Finland
The representatives of the Agenda 2030 Youth Group want to make sure that sustainable development is among the themes of Finland’s EU Presidency preparations. The Minister of the Environment, Energy and Housing Kimmo Tiilikainen met the new representatives of the Agenda 2030 Youth Group on Wednesday 4 April.
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Findicator Get to know the whole picture of sustainable development through indicators. -
Agenda 2030 The United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. -
The Nordic Council of Ministers Promoting sustainable development through co-operation. -
ESDN The European Sustainable Development Network
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International Gender Equality Prize The International Gender Equality Prize, introduced by the Government in 2017, is one concrete way for Finland to implement the Agenda 2030.