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4.6.2026 | A study led by the Finnish Meteorological Institute is describing the impact on Finland of a deteriorating Atlantic meridional overturning circulation (AMOC) for the first time. The Government-funded HIIPUVA project is strengthening the knowledge base in preparation for conditions in which climate tipping points may rapidly disrupt living conditions.

29.1.2026 | A study carried out by the Finnish Institute of International Affairs together with the University of Helsinki and the Tampere University examined Russia’s full-spectrum influence activities directed at Finland since the 2000s and their effects on Finnish society and decision-making.

Global energy transitions and Russia’s energy influence in Finland This study argues that in a condition of a rapid energy transition Russia’s possibility to use energy trade as leverage diminishes. Therefore, a slow transition to a renewables-dom...

Finland's security of supply and Russia’s ability to influence through energy under energy transition Policy Brief laadittiin osana huhtikuussa 2017 alkanutta Energia ja huoltovarmuus: geopoliittisten ja strategisten siirtymien ennakointi turvalli...

Global energy sector transitions will have an impact on geopolitics Major energy trends indicate that a rapid energy transition may shift geopolitical balance until 2040 Energy has always been an essential part of geopolitics. Transitions in energ...

15.5.2023 | The aim of environmental policy in the transport sector is to plan and select measures that reduce emissions cost-effectively. However, there have not yet been established principles and tools in place for examining the cost impacts of the measures. In its work, the Holistic Economic Evaluation of Transport Emission Reduction Measures (HEETRA) project has developed models and principles for calculat...

26.4.2023 | In future, the state will need to play a more active role in steering the economy. According to a study published on 26 April, short-term shocks, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine, have required the active involvement of states to ensure the sustainability of their economies and societies.

29.3.2023 | Carbon dioxide capture, use and storage technologies offer significant opportunities for Finland when it comes to both achieving the carbon neutrality target and creating new business. However, stronger national guidance, a clearer regulatory environment and measures to ensure sustainability are needed for the deployment of solutions. This is according to a new report drawn up for the Government...

20.11.2020 | The economic costs of climate policy measures such as emission tax and their effects on income distribution can be regulated by redistributing emission tax revenue back to households. This is the outcome of a study conducted by the Pellervo Economic Research Institute PTT, Merit Economics, and Statistics and Research Åland ÅSUB. The means to do this include earned income tax and/or corporation tax concessions and direct support to households.

18.12.2019 | The price level of CO2 emission allowances has varied considerably since the introduction of the EU emissions trading scheme (ETS), which may have an impact on the guiding effect of the system in the short and long term. A regional carbon price floor (CPF) has been proposed as a means to ensure the guiding effect of emissions trading in all market situations. What has been suggested is to introduce CPF regionally, e.g. in the Nordic countries or in the Nordic and Baltic countries.

28.2.2019 | It is well possible for Finland to be carbon neutral around 2040. To achieve this, the main thing for Finland to do is invest in a rapid reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in all emission sectors. Besides this, ways to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere are needed. Maintaining and strengthening forest carbon sinks have a key role in this. The collection and storage of carbon dioxide from the use of bioenergy may be one of the options for the future.

27.5.2024 | POLICY BRIEF 2024:14 Perspectives into topical issues in society and ways to support political decision-making. This publication is part of the implementation of the 2023 Government plan for analysis, assessment and research. The producers of the ...

24.10.2022 | Framing mission-oriented innovation policy 1. The purpose: Framing mission-oriented innovation policy 1 1.1 The Finnish context 2 1.2 The purpose of MOIP 3 2. The vehicle: Features of mission-oriented innovation 4 2.1 What is mission-oriented inno...

24.10.2022 | International Benchmarks – Lessons Learnt Summary This document illustrates the diversity of key contemporary interpretations and approaches to mission- oriented innovation (MOI) across four national case studies. As a result, it aims to provide a...

28.2.2019 | Forest carbon sinks are in a key position in terms of the potential of the land use, land use change and forestry (LULUCF) sector to promote the achievement of climate objectives in Finland. According to recent scenario calculations, by 2050 the forest carbon sink could as much as double from the present. Greenhouse gas emissions from the agricultural sector could in turn be reduced by 30% by 2050 from the level in 1990, but this would require major changes to peatland cultivation.

14.2.2017 | The Finnish goal of bioeconomy growth requires that several bottlenecks are removed. Reaching the goal needs changes to attitudes and regulations as well as improved skills, according to a research project on bioeconomy and its bottlenecks and steering mechanisms carried out by Pellervo Economic Research PTT and Think Tank e2.

12.2.2019 | Over the past decade, China has undertaken an effort to demonstrate its growing knowledge of, and commitment to, the Arctic region. Some actors and experts are concerned about China’s aims and actions in the region, while others express hope for Chinese institutions, investors and companies to contribute to regional development and knowledge-building. The study commissioned by the Government of Finl...

12.12.2018 | Key changes in the Sino-Russian and US-Russian relationships can have significant consequences for the global balance of power and the international order at large. A report published today shows how vulnerable the recently deepened Sino-Russian relationship is as it represents a joint reaction towards the US hegemony rather than a deep strategic alliance.

30.1.2018 | This publication is part of the implementation of the 2017 Government plan for analysis, assessment and research (www.tietokayttoon.fi/en). The producers of the information are responsible for its content and it does not necessarily represent the ...

4.12.2017 | Perspectives into topical issues in society and ways to support political decision making This publication is part of the implementation of the 2017 Government plan for analysis, assessment and research (www.tietokayttoon.fi/en). The producers of ...

8.9.2017 | Perspectives into topical issues in society and ways to support political decision making This publication is part of the implementation of the 2017 Government plan for analysis, assessment and research (www.tietokayttoon.fi/en). The producers of ...

3.4.2018 | A group of Finnish researchers has analysed the EU budget's new sources of income. According to the group, the mobility of tax bases, as well as the environmental impacts of production and consumption speak in favour of the harmonisation of these tax bases at the EU level. Harmonisation would allow a reform in the financing of the EU, so that it is based on new own resources collected directly from the Member State's tax bases.

24.11.2022 | Government plan for analysis, assessment and research in support of decision-making 2023 Government plenary session 24 November 2022 2(11) Government plan for analysis, assessment and research in support of decision- making 2023 Objectives of the ...

27.3.2018 | The Finnish Environment Institute has together with the National Institute for Health and Welfare and the Finnish Meteorological Institute developed a method for assessing the costs caused by air pollution and the financial benefits of reducing it. The benefits result from the reduction in adverse health effects. The tool can be used to support decision-making concerning air pollution control both at the municipal and at the national level.

11.2.2019 | The high purchase prices of electric vehicles and challenges of charging in housing companies are currently slowing down the development of the electric vehicle market and public charging infrastructure and the natural growth of the electric vehicle base. A cost-efficient way to accelerate the market would be to introduce more electric vehicles to the vehicle base, but this will require effective promotion measures in the next few years.

24.11.2023 | General terms and conditions of Government’s analysis, assessment and research activities (VN TEAS) (updated 15th December 2022) Contents I General ......................................................................................................

29.1.2026 | I en undersökning som Utrikespolitiska institutet utfört tillsammans med Helsingfors universitet och Tammerfors universitet granskas de omfattande formerna för Rysslands påverkan på Finland under 2000-talet och hur de påverkat det finländska samhället och finländskt beslutsfattande.

31.10.2018 | Government plan for analysis, assessment and research in support of decision-making 2019 Government plenary session 20 Sept. 2018 2(12) GOVERNMENT PLAN FOR ANALYSIS, ASSESSMENT AND RESEARCH IN SUPPORT OF DECISION-MAKING 2019 Objectives of the plan...

13.6.2017 | Päästökauppadirektiivin uudistumisen vaikutukset teollisuuteen Suomessa – Innovation Fund (NER400)-rahaston hyödyntäminen 213.6.2017 Metallinjalostajat Kimmo Järvinen Metallinjalostajat ry 6.6.2017 Sokos Hotel Presidentti 3 Priority in the EU meta...

9.2.2017 | Adam Stępień and Timo Koivurova Arctic Europe: Bringing together the EU Arctic Policy and Nordic cooperation February 2017 Publication series of the Government’s analysis, assessment and research activities 15/2017 1 DESCRIPTION Publisher and rele...

26.2.2019 | Increasing Recycling Sustainability in Finland Cost Analysis of the Methods of Increasing Recycling FINAL REPORT Joe Papineschi Maxine von Eye Camilla Durrant Tanguy Tomes 5th November 2018 Report for SYKE on behalf of Finnish Ministry of Environm...

17.2.2016 | Government plan for analysis, assessment and research in support of decision making 2016 Government plenary session 3.12.2015 2(17) GOVERNMENT PLAN FOR ANALYSIS, ASSESSMENT AND RESEARCH IN SUPPORT OF DECISION MAKING 2016 Objectives of the plan The...

31.3.2020 | Government plan for analysis, assessment and research in support of decision-making 2020 Government plenary session 19 December 2019 2(15) GOVERNMENT PLAN FOR ANALYSIS, ASSESSMENT AND RESEARCH IN SUPPORT OF DECISION-MAKING 2020 Objectives of the p...

10.10.2016 | Government plan for analysis, assessment and research in support of decision making 2017 Government plenary session 22 September 2016 2(6) GOVERNMENT PLAN FOR ANALYSIS, ASSESSMENT AND RESEARCH IN SUPPORT OF DECISION MAKING 2017 Objectives of the p...

31.1.2018 | Mika Aaltola, Charly Salonius-Pasternak, Juha Käpylä and Ville Sinkkonen (eds.) BETWEEN CHANGE AND CONTINUITY: Making Sense of America’s Evolving Global Engagement January 2018 Publication series of the Government’s analysis, assessment and resear...

4.12.2017 | Government plan for analysis, assessment and research in support of decision making 2018 Government plenary session 21 Septem- ber 2017 2(11) GOVERNMENT PLAN FOR ANALYSIS, ASSESSMENT AND RESEARCH IN SUPPORT OF DECISION MAKING 2018 Objectives of th...

18.4.2016 | 1(7) GOVERNMENT PLAN FOR ANALYSIS, ASSESSMENT AND RESEARCH IN SUPPORT OF DECISION MAKING Objectives of the plan The objective of the Government plan for analysis, assessment and research in support of decision making is to establish a systematic o...

20.6.2024 | Enligt scenariokalkyler kommer Finland inte att uppnå målet om koldioxidneutralitet före 2035 med nuvarande klimat- och energipolitiska åtgärder. Det är klart att ytterligare åtgärder krävs. Beroende på kalkylernas utgångspunkter omfattar behovet av ytterligare åtgärder 2–19 miljoner ton koldioxidekvivalenter (Mt CO2-ekv.). De största osäkerhetsfaktorerna gäller hur markanvändningssektorn utvecklas och huruvida det görs investeringar inom ren energi och industri.

13.11.2020 | Mikko Annala, Juha Leppänen, Silva Mertsola, Charles F. Sabel Humble Government: How to Realize Ambitious Reforms Prudently 2 Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction: A complex operating environment demands a new approach to governance 3 1.1 The curren...

4.12.2024 | En färsk undersökning bedömer hur olika vattenvårdsåtgärder påverkar vattenkraftsproduktionen, vattenkraftens reglerförmåga och balansen på elmarknaden. Resultaten visar att en god ekologisk status eller potential för vattendragen kan uppnås samtidigt som man säkerställer tillförlitligheten i energisystemet.