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Back to homepageFinland bears responsibility on eve of UN Climate Change Conference and supports developing countries’ adaptation to climate change
NordenBladet — Finland bears its responsibility as part of the climate finance pledge of the Paris Agreement. At the United Nations Climate Change Conference, Finland will announce support for adaptation measures in developing countries in particular. The COP26 United Nations
Read MoreStudy: Finland’s centenary year was a diverse and cheerful festival opening up plenty of new opportunities
NordenBladet — The centenary of Finland’s independence in 2017 showed that small-scale everyday matters with positive aspects that are characteristic of Finnishness can also be celebrated in connection with official anniversaries. This emerges from a study produced by the Center
Read MoreFinland selected as member of UN Human Rights Council
NordenBladet — The three-year term 2022-2024 is Finland’s first full membership in the Human Rights Council. Finland will continue its long-term work to promote universal human rights.Finland received 180 votes in the election held at the UN General Assembly in
Read MoreFinland and China to boost collaboration in low-carbon technologies and circular economy
NordenBladet — The Ministers will discuss the experiences gained in research and innovation cooperation between Finland and China and their future. A particular aim is to accelerate joint projects in the fields of low-carbon economy, circular economy, and food and
Read MoreTalent Boost Summit highlights importance of diversity for the success of companies and Finland
NordenBladet — The Talent Boost Summit, which will be held at the end of October, will draw attention to the role of diverse work communities for business activities and the importance of international talents for Finland’s growth and competitiveness. Employers
Read MoreFinland submits its draft budgetary plan to the European Union
NordenBladet — On Thursday 14 October, Finland submitted its draft budgetary plan for next year to the European Commission.Draft budgetary plans (DBPs) are part of the European Union’s coordinated surveillance exercise. The DBP should allow the identification of any deviations
Read MoreCentenary of diplomatic relations between Lithuania and Finland
NordenBladet — Thursday 14 October 2021 marks the 100th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Finland and Lithuania. Finland recognised Lithuania’s independence on 14 October 1921.The Embassy of Finland in Lithuania and the Embassy of Lithuania in Finland
Read MoreMFA of Finland and EDUFI: Centre of Expertise in Education and Development to help in resolving the global learning crisis
NordenBladet — The Centre of Expertise, newly established under the Finnish National Agency for Education (EDUFI), will strengthen Finland’s role in resolving the global learning crisis. The Centre will facilitate the deployment of Finnish education sector expertise in development cooperation
Read MoreThe #Munvaikutus campaign of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs raises awareness of the results achieved through development cooperation and shows how everyone in Finland participates in the cooperation
NordenBladet — Did you know that you have collaborated with people living in Nepal, Somalia and Kenya and thus supported girls’ schooling, journalists’ training and job creation? You may be surprised, but that is all right. Development cooperation produces effective
Read MoreIFAD President Gilbert F. Houngbo to visit Finland
NordenBladet — President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development Gilbert F. Houngbo will visit Finland on 12 October, on the invitation of Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari.Finland is a long-term supporter and partner of the
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