Website of Finland’s environmental administration

Changing climate

Climate change is the result of greenhouse gas emissions from human activities. Climate change is already present everywhere, but its effects are unevenly distributed around the globe. In order to avoid the most destructive changes, we must act now.

The effects of climate change are spreading everywhere

As a widespread phenomenon, climate change requires not only small actions, but also measures that permeate society as a whole and that everyone participates in. The most important climate measures are the reduction of emissions, on the one hand, and adaptation to change, on the other.
Climate action must be rapid
Because it is such a broad issue, tackling climate change involves both small actions and society-wide measures.
Climate change mitigation
To curb climate change, we need every sector of society to play its part.
Climate change adaptation
By adopting to climate change, we can alleviate the negative impacts of climate change but also take advantage of the opportunities.

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State of climate change in Finland now

Climate emissions are created by many activities: energy production, transport, agriculture, industry and consumption. Finland aims to become carbon-neutral by 2035.
Climate change is already visible in Finland's nature
Climate change is already affecting the weather conditions, nature, and people's lives in Finland. The most significant impacts are yet to come, and preparations are being made for them.
Greenhouse gas emissions are slowly decreasing
Finland's climate emissions have decreased since the early 2000s. A faster reduction pace is being pursued to achieve climate goals.
Carbon sinks do not compensate emissions
Forests have traditionally been the most important carbon sink in Finland, but in recent years forest land has turned into a source of emissions.
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Climate change information through a single address

The Climateguide.fi website provides reliable, research-based information about climate change, its impacts, adaptation, and mitigation. The Climateguide.fi website and its main content is maintained by the Finnish Meteorological Institute, the Finnish Environment Institute, and Natural Resources Institute Finland.

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