Nordic Conference on Climate Change Adaptation stressed the need for diverse approaches to climate risks

16.5.2025 15.58
Frans Berkhout
Pääpuheenvuoron piti Lontoon King's Collegen professori Frans Berkhout.
The Nordic Conference on Climate Change Adaptation (NOCCA 2025) on 14–15 May 2025 brought together 160 experts to Rovaniemi to share the most recent scientific knowledge and examples related to the preparation for climate risks.

Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry responds to unfounded deduction in salmon quota by European Commission

6.5.2025 15.46
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and the European Commission disagree on the interpretations concerning scientific salmon fishery and the deduction in the salmon quota by the European Commission. By the transfer of quotas that has now been made, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry ensures that coastal fishers will not suffer from the unfounded deduction in Finland’s salmon quota by the European Commission.

Limits and opportunities in climate change adaptation in Nordic countries to be discussed in Rovaniemi on 14–15 May

6.5.2025 8.38
NOCCA 2025 logo: sinisen ja harmaan sävyissä vaihtelevien jääkiteiden päällä teksti NOCCA Nordic Conference on Climate Change Adaptation
Nordic solutions to climate change adaptation will be sought at the Nordic Conference on Climate Change Adaptation (NOCCA2025) to be held in Rovaniemi on 14–15 May 2025. The conference is part of Finland’s and Åland’s Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers.

Finland’s New Wood exhibition showcases opportunities of bioeconomy

Publication date:26.5.2025 13.57
On Monday 26 May, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Sari Essayah and two Members of the European Commission opened the New Wood exhibition in Brussels where Finland showcases bioeconomy solutions based on wood and the country’s strong competence and skills.

Minister Essayah spoke in Brussels: Bioeconomy means opportunities for rural areas, farmers and EU

Publication date:8.5.2025 17.17
The bioeconomy offers great opportunities for ensuring the vitality of the countryside and its livelihoods and strengthening the strategic resilience of the EU. This was Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Sari Essayah’s key message as she spoke at the Conference on the Vision for Agriculture and Food in Brussels on 8 May.

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