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Finnish National Commission on Sustainable Development The Finnish National Commission on Sustainable Development is an influential forum gathering the significant societal actors together. The Commission promotes cooperation in order to achieve t...

Finland's strategy for sustainable development In March 2022, the national Commission on Sustainable Development adopted a new strategy for 2022-2030. The aim of the strategy is a prosperous and globally responsible Finland that protects the carry...

Sustainable Development Coordination Network The chairperson of the Coordination Network is Ms Taru Savolainen , Secretary-General of the National Commission on Sustainable Development from the Prime Minister's Office. The Coordination Network con...

Global 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Adopted by the UN in 2015, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is a global plan of action that directs sustainable development in all countries of the world. It contains 17 Sustainable Develop...

According to the Europe Sustainable Development Report (2021) published on Tuesday 14 December, Finland is at the top of the list when comparing progress on sustainable development in European countries. Earlier this year, Finland ranked first in a global comparison made using a narrower set of data. Finland is joined in the top three by Sweden and Denmark.

Composition of the National Commission on Sustainable Development The members represent a broad spectrum of sectors and stakeholders in our society. The Secretaries-General of the Development Policy Committee and the round table on climate policy ...

Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development Finance 17.1 Strengthen domestic resource mobilization, including through international support to developing countries, to improve d...

Sustainable development work in the EU The European Union is committed to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Work is being carried out, for example, through the European Semester, and sustainable de...

On Thursday 14 November 2024, the Government submitted its report on the implementation of the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to Parliament. The report summarises the decisions made by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government to promote sustainable development.

Actors Finland's sustainable development work is based on the over 30-year tradition of multi-actor cooperation. It includes different actors in society from central government to municipalities and cities, autonomous regions, organisations, compa...

Goal 1. End poverty in all its forms everywhere 1.1 By 2030, eradicate extreme poverty for all people everywhere, currently measured as people living on less than $1.25 a day. 1.2 By 2030, reduce at least by half the proportion of men, women and c...

Goal 9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation 9.1 Develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, including regional and transborder infrastructure, to suppor...

Goal16. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels 16.1 Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related d...

Progress towards shared wellbeing of people and planet - opportunity to give recommendations for Finland on the future implementation of the 2030 Agenda Finland made its 3rd voluntary national report on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for su...

The Finnish National Commission on Sustainable Development and the Committee for the Future in the Parliament of Finland organise the seminar on the State and Future of Sustainable Development in Finland.

Goal 12. Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns 12.1 Implement the 10-year framework of programmes on sustainable consumption and production, all countries taking action, with developed countries taking the lead, taking into accoun...

Goal 5. Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls 5.1 End all forms of discrimination against all women and girls everywhere. 5.2 Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres, includin...

Goal 10. Reduce inequality within and among countries 10.1 By 2030, progressively achieve and sustain income growth of the bottom 40 per cent of the population at a rate higher than the national average. 10.2 By 2030, empower and promote the socia...

Goal 8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all 8.1 Sustain per capita economic growth in accordance with national circumstances and, in particular, at least 7 per cent g...

Goal 11. Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable 11.1 By 2030, ensure access for all to adequate, safe and affordable housing and basic services and upgrade slums. 11.2 By 2030, provide access to safe, affordab...