Draft national programme on spent fuel and radioactive waste management and report on its environmental impacts out for comments
The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, and the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority published a draft of the national programme for spent fuel and radioactive waste management on 5 August 2021. A report on the environmental impacts of the programme was released at the same time.
Minister Haatainen: Objectives of security of supply to be updated based on coronavirus crisis
The analysis by the National Emergency Supply Council on the impacts of the coronavirus crisis on security of supply and development needs has been completed. The report proposes updating the objectives of security of supply, clarifying the role of the National Emergency Supply Agency and developing cooperation between the public and private sectors.
Sectoral roadmaps: technological advancement offers huge potential
The sectoral low-carbon roadmap work is in full swing. The current status of the roadmap work was updated at a mid-term seminar held on 28 January 2020. At the event organised by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, the importance of technologies and innovations as contributors to decarbonisation in various sectors and companies was also discussed. Held at the Helsinki Music Centre, the seminar brought together more than 140 decision-makers and specialists from different sectors, companies and interest groups.
Sectoral low-carbon road maps produced in response to the Government’s 2035 target
Industrial sector organisations are responding swiftly to the Government’s ambitious Climate Neutral Finland 2035 target. Many sectors have already launched the preparation of their individual low-carbon road maps; a measure included in the Government Programme.
