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CALL FOR PROPOSALS 2019: The Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking (BBI JU)

Wood and forestNews

The Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking (BBI JU) is responsible for the implementation of open Call…

Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry’s strategy for 2030 now complete

BioeconomyNews

The Ministry of Agriculture aims to make responsible bioeconomy and circular economy an integral part…

European Bioeconomy Scene 2019 to bring numerous internationally renowned experts to Helsinki

BioeconomyNews

A unique conference on the bioeconomy, to be held this year in the vibrant seaside…

Open call: Key enabling technologies for biobased products

BioeconomyNews

Business Finland and Swedish Vinnova have opened a call: Key enabling technologies for biobased products.…

Climate Barometer 2019: Finns wish to have solutions to climate crisis at the heart of policy-making

Editors' choiceNews

Climate Barometer 2019: Finns wish to have solutions to climate crisis at the heart of policy-making…

New estimate — every ninth species in Finland is threatened

Ecosystem servicesNews

Ministry of the Environment and the Finnish Environment Institute (SYKE) report A new assessment of…

Roach and other cyprinid fish are an unexploited treasure in Finnish waters

News

Finland has a great deal of potential when it comes to increasing the sustainable use…

Nearly one million euros granted to support digital solutions for the blue bioeconomy

News

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and the Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the…

Accommodation concept for the demands of ecological and experiential nature tourism

Ecosystem servicesCase
Accommodation in winter forest with northern lights in the background.

Vuolas accommodation combines the best features of cottage life, hotel nights, and staying in the…

Minister Leppä to attend the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture and open the International Green Week exhibition in Berlin

FoodNews

Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Jari Leppä will visit Berlin on 16–19 January 2019. During his visit,…

Transforming the water sector – enabled by digitalisation

Fish and watersNews

Water resources management and water services are being renewed. Better water security is a key…

Latest status report shows that further measures are needed to improve the state of the sea

Editors' choiceNews

An extensive information package Status of Finland’s marine environment 2018 has been published. The report,…

Leadership in water business requires open-minded innovation

Fish and watersBlog
Järvenranta kesällä, etualalla järviruokoja.

Access to clean water in abundance is so self-evident for us Finns that we do…

Finland’s initiative on the International Year of Plan Health 2020 about to come true

News

In mid-December the UN will decide on celebrating the first International Year of Plant Health…

Recycle nutrients for clear waters – the videos show you how!

BioeconomyNews

What could ecologically intensive agriculture really be like? What do common reed and chicken poop…

Climate change calls for new solutions in the Arctic

BioeconomyNews

The Arctic Resilience Forum, an international conference organised by Finland’s Ministry of Agriculture and…