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Energy and climate strategy Finland’s long-term goal is a carbon-neutral society. Approximately 75 per cent of greenhouse gases causing global warming result from the production and consumption of energy, including transport. Thus, energy and clim...

Energy The objective of energy policy is to proceed consistently towards a sustainable climate-neutral society, making use of the potential for growth. The principal tasks of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment are to develop the energ...

A number of climate investments are underway in Finland and across Europe. In the plans, thousands of windmills on land and sea, hydrogen and synthetic fuels, and many other innovative energy solutions will help Europe’s transition to climate neutrality. With measures to boost the economy after the coronavirus crisis, public funding for the green transition will come from many directions. Howev...

As an interim target for reaching climate neutrality by 2050, the EU wants to tighten the emission reduction target from 40% to at least 55% by 2030. Although it seems that the EU will exceed the original target, this constitutes a major change. In particular, the way emission reductions are implemented has a major impact on how much the transition will cost and how these costs will be distributed between countries.

15.8.2023 | Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment Finland’s long-term strategy to reduce greenhouse gases 1 April 2020 Unofficial translation 1 Contents 1 OVERVIEW AND PROCESS FOR ESTABLISHING THE PLAN ............................................... 2 1...

Fifth application round for energy investments under Finnish RRP The aim of the aid scheme is to promote energy investment and energy infrastructure projects that are in line with Finland’s Recovery and Resilience plan and that reduce greenhouse g...

Recently published scenarios show that we have a bumpy road ahead to climate neutrality. These scenarios also help us to grasp the magnitude of the climate challenge. To meet the commitments of the Paris Agreement on climate change, we need to take determined action to reduce greenhouse gases. Although we are currently nowhere near the desired level globally, Finland is pursuing ambitious climate goals, both nationally and in its role as the Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

18.2.2026 | Finland and Germany have signed a statement of intent on further cooperation on hydrogen infrastructure, hydrogen technology development and investments in the hydrogen sector. The statement was signed by Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala and, on behalf of Germany, Minister of Economic Affairs and Energy Katherina Reiche in connection with the Ministerial Meeting of the International Energy Agency (IEA) in Paris on 18 February 2026.

4.12.2025 | On 4 December 2025, the Government submitted the national Energy and Climate Strategy to Parliament as a report. In line with the Government Programme, the strategy will accelerate the clean transition, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen carbon sinks.

9.10.2025 | The state and sectors have signed new Energy Efficiency Agreements for 2026–2035. Upon signing the agreements, 169 organisations committed themselves to efficient energy use. Once again, the objective is to have 60 per cent of Finland’s total energy use under the voluntary agreements.

19.11.2025 | FINLAND Long-term Climate and Energy Strategy Government Report to Parliament 6 November 2008 Abstract Climate change and its prevention have become one of mankind’s major challenges. Approximately 80 per cent of the greenhouse gas emissions causi...

19.11.2025 | Energy and Climate Roadmap 2050 Report of the Parliamentary Committee on Energy and Climate Issues on 16 October 2014 Publications of the Ministry of Employment and the Economy Energy and the climate 50/2014 Energy and Climate Roadmap 2050 Report ...

19.11.2025 | Outline of the Energy and Climate Policy for the Near Future – National Strategy to Implement the Kyoto Protocol Government Report to Parliament 24 November 2005 MTI Publications 27/2005 Energy Department Series title and number of the publication...

28.10.2025 | EU/201/2025 14 March 2025 INTEGRATED REPORTING ON GREENHOUSE GAS POLICIES AND MEASURES AND ON PROJECTIONS under article 18 of Regulation (EU) No 2018/1999 of the European parliament and of the Council Decision on the Governance of the Energy Union...

19.11.2025 | Government report on the National Energy and Climate Strategy for 2030 Publications of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment • Energy • 12/2017 Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, Helsinki 2017 Government report on the National ...

19.11.2025 | National Energy and Climate Strategy Government Report to Parliament on 20 March 2013 2 FOREWORD Prime Minister Jyrki Katainen's Government appointed a ministerial working group on energy and climate policy to update the National Climate and Energ...

28.10.2025 | 1(9) Reporting on national systems for policies and measures and projections pursuant to Article 36 of the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1208 Alla olevat tiedot on täytetty Reportnet-portaaliin 25.4.2025 https://reportnet.europa.eu/...

19.11.2025 | Electronic publications ISSN 1797-3562 ISBN 978-952-327-478-5 Electronic version: julkaisut.valtioneuvosto.fi Publication sales: vnjulkaisumyynti.fi Finland’s Integrated Energy and Climate Plan Finland’s Integrated Energy and Climate Plan contains...

19.11.2025 | Publications of the Ministry of Economic A airs and Employment Energy • 2022:55 Carbon neutral Finland 2035 – national climate and energy strategy Carbon neutral Finland 2035 – national climate and energy strategy Ministry of Economic Affairs and ...

4.7.2025 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment requests comments on the draft Energy and Climate Strategy. Comments can be submitted between 4 July and 22 August 2025. The strategy set out the measures to boost the clean transition and promote climate targets.