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Minister Blomqvist to attend session of UN Commission on the Status of Women in New York

NordenBladet — The 66th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) will take place in hybrid format in New York between 14 and 25 March 2022. Finland will be represented at the session by a broad-based delegation

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Finance ministers to discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the related economic impact

NordenBladet — Minister of Finance Annika Saarikko will represent Finland in the meeting of EU and euro area finance ministers on 14–15 March.The finance ministers will discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the related economic impact. The Economic and Financial Affairs

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First calls for applications under the Innovation and Skills in Finland 2021−2027 programme to open in the regions

NordenBladet — The digital service package of the EU’s regional and structural policy funds for the programming period 2021−2027 has been completed. The calls for applications in the programming period will open in stages. Applications for business funding from the

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announces a call for proposals for an Institutional Cooperation Instrument project in Tanzania

NordenBladet — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland opens a call for proposals for an Institutional Cooperation Instrument (ICI) project in Tanzania. The aim of the ICI project is to enhance Tanzania’s climate resilience by building up the capacity

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Agreement to reduce consumption of single-use plastic cups and food packages

NordenBladet — Finland wants to introduce a voluntary Green Deal agreement to reduce the consumption of single-use plastic cups and certain food packages. The aim of the agreement is to find the most effective and, from the perspective of the

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Nordic Council of Ministers suspends all co-operation with Russia

NordenBladet — The Nordic Council of Ministers is suspending its co-operation with Russia and Belarus. This decision has been made in response to Russia’s military attack on Ukraine.(Originally published at Norden.org)The Ministers for Nordic Co-operation condemn the unprovoked, unlawful, and illegitimate

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The European Union Affairs Committee discusses situation in Ukraine and future of Europe with their colleagues in Paris

NordenBladet — The members of the European Union Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) attend in the Plenary Meeting of the Conference of Parliamentary Committees for Union Affairs of Parliaments of the European Union (COSAC), held in Paris,

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The Adaptation Fund responds to developing countries’ needs through concrete projects

NordenBladet — As the impacts of climate change expand, the need for adaptation measures, and for international funding for adaptation, will increase. Finland supports the Adaptation Fund, which operates under the Paris Agreement and funds concrete projects that help the

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Food industry renews commitment to materials efficiency with restaurant sector now included

NordenBladet — The food industry has renewed its commitment to materials efficiency to promote more sustainable food production, distribution and consumption in 2022–2026. The Finnish Food and Drink Industries’ Federation, the Finnish Grocery Trade Association and the Finnish Hospitality Association

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Simo Nurmi to continue as Director General of Energy Authority

NordenBladet — Simo Nurmi has served as Director General of the Energy Authority since 2015. The Government decided on 24 February 2022 to continue his appointment for a seven-year term starting on 1 April.Nurmi has over 20 years of experience

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