European Union climate policy

9.2.20269.2.2026Press release

The Finnish Climate Change Panel report: Reforming EU climate policy is an opportunity for Finland

The latest report of the Finnish Climate Change Panel discusses the future of the European Union climate policy. Achieving the 2040 climate target, primarily through EU-level emissions pricing, creates economic opportunities for Finland. Based on the results of the report, the Finnish Climate Change Panel provides policymakers with recommendations for developing EU emissions trading system.

17.4.202517.4.2025News, Press release

Finnish Climate Change Panel memorandum and report: Achieving climate targets requires rapid corrective action in the LULUCF sector

The Finnish Climate Change Panel's latest publications deal with Finland's pathway to carbon neutrality and the situation in the land use, or LULUCF, sector. Meeting the 2030 commitment set by the EU is an important step towards carbon neutrality by 2035. The challenges in the LULUCF sector must be resolved if we are to avoid other sectors having to bear more of the load when it comes to climate actions. Forest use must change if Finland is to meet its national climate targets and those jointly agreed within the EU.

13.3.202518.6.2025Memorandum

Carbon neutrality 2035 is a legitimate and achievable goal

While the transformation of forests from sinks to emission sources undoubtedly makes it more difficult to achieve the target of carbon neutrality enshrined in Finland’s Climate […]