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Cost-effective means to halt the loss of biodiversity in forests Reconciling biodiversity and forestry is challenging Despite the objectives, the loss of biodiversity in Finland has not been halted. Demand for various wood products, and therefore ...

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.

Kustannusvaikuttavat keinot metsäluonnon monimuotoisuuden köyhtymisen pysäyttämiseksi Metsäluonnon monimuotoisuuden ja metsätalouden yhteensovittaminen on haasteellista Tavoitteista huolimatta Suomen luonnon monimuotoisuuden köyhtymistä ei ole saa...

29.3.2021 | To halt the loss of biodiversity, both nature protection and nature management in commercial forests should be increased. This is the conclusion of a study published on 29 March, conducted by the Natural Resources Institute Finland, Metsähallitus, Pellervo Economic Research Institute, Finnish Wildlife Agency and Finnish Environment Institute. The study was commissioned by the Government.

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.

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...

16.12.2019 | A recent study shows that free trade agreements have had positive impacts within the EU, but their direct impact on Finland has remained below the EU average. There has been a significant increase in Finnish exports to many countries covered by the free trade agreements, but in most cases this is mainly due to the growth of trade in general as a result of globalisation. However, in certain secto...

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.

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...

10.9.2018 | Many of the weather and climate risks threatening Finland over the next few years can be managed by being well prepared. Knowledge of the risks has now been compiled in the project ‘Assessment of Weather and Climate Risks (SIETO)’. In particular, it is possible to prepare reasonably well for weather phenomena affecting infrastructure and causing immediate danger, such as floods and storms. Risks ...

19.12.2016 | Anna Laine, Majella Clarke, Tommi Ekholm, Roland Magnusson, Tomi Lindroos, Hanna-Mari Ahonen, Kati Kulovesi, Oras Tynkkynen and Ossi Kasurinen Implementation of the Paris Agreement and tasks to develop its rulebook December 2016 Selvitys- ja tutki...

20.10.2016 | Näkökulmia ajankohtaisiin yhteiskunnallisiin kysymyksiin ja poliittisen päätöksenteon tueksi. Tämä julkaisu on toteutettu osana valtioneuvoston vuoden 2016 selvitys- ja tutkimussuunnitelman toimeenpanoa (www.tietokayttoon.fi). Julkaisun sisällöstä...

19.12.2017 | Aapala Kaisu, Tyrväinen Liisa, Reinikainen Martina, Lehtoranta Virpi, Usva Kirsi, Ojala Olli & Vihervaara Petteri Uusia keinoja vetovoimaisen luonnon turvaamiseen Joulukuu 2017 Valtioneuvoston selvitys- ja tutkimustoiminnan julkaisusarja 83/2017 2...

2.2.2017 | Tiina Koljonen, Sampo Soimakallio, Antti Asikainen, Timo Lanki, Perttu Anttila, Mikael Hildén, Juha Honka- tukia, Niko Karvosenoja, Antti Lehtilä, Heikki Lehtonen, Tomi J. Lindroos, Kristiina Regina, Olli Salminen, Mikko Savolahti, Riikka Siljande...

9.1.2023 | POLICY BRIEF 2023:1 Näkökulmia ajankohtaisiin yhteiskunnallisiin kysymyksiin ja poliittisen päätöksenteon tueksi. Tämä julkaisu on toteutettu osana valtioneuvoston vuoden 2022 selvitys- ja tutkimussuunnitelman toimeenpanoa (tietokayttoon.fi). Julk...

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...

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 ...

3.2.2017 | Pöyry Management Consulting Oy Metsäbiomassan kustannustehokas käyttö Helmikuu 2017 Valtioneuvoston selvitys- ja tutkimustoiminnan julkaisusarja 23/2017 2 KUVAILULEHTI Julkaisija ja julkaisuaika Valtioneuvoston kanslia, 2.2.2017 Tekijät Pöyry Mana...

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...

2.12.2016 | Mikael Hildén, Fanny Groundstroem, Timothy R. Carter, Mikko Halonen, Adriaan Perrels, Hilppa Gregow Ilmastonmuutoksen heijastevaikutukset Suomeen Joulukuu 2016 Valtioneuvoston selvitys- ja tutkimustoiminnan julkaisusarja 46/2016 KUVAILULEHTI Julka...