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 Act, it does not…
This study examines the potential, costs and realistic scale of technological carbon sinks in Finland over the medium term more closely than in the previous publicly available literature. Technological carbon…
Climate change is progressing rapidly, and its impacts are already visible in Finland. Adaptation to climate change and preparedness for the risks must be advanced, despite the uncertainty about the…
Climate policy justice aspects have become central to the societal debate regarding climate policy. Securing climate policy justice has also been identified as an objective in Finland’s new Climate Act….
This conversation opener departs from the premise that mitigating and adapting to climate change are imperative from the perspective of global and intergenerational justice. Finland is bound by the Paris…
The climate impact of household consumption is significant. In Finland, it accounts for about 66% of consumption-based greenhouse gas emissions. Recently the need for addressing consumption through more effective policies…
This report provides a continuation of the analysis that the Finnish Climate Change Panel conducted on the long-term emissions reduction target for Finland. This analysis was originally developed as background…
Most countries adhere to a principle of evidence-based policy making drawing on the best available knowledge of the scientific community. The more complex the issue in policy focus is, the…
This report examines the need for a Climate Act and explores its various options. Current climate regulation reveals significant weaknesses and deficiencies, particularly in planning and coordinating the guidance activities…