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Voluntary National Review 2025

Today, Finland is an equal, modern and prosperous welfare state and a leader in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals. Our strengths are a high level of trust, a well-functioning democracy and equal opportunities for everyone. Investing in gender equality and ensuring free high-quality education and universal healthcare have been key factors in Finland’s development story.Based on Finland’s experience, it is crucial to make sure that…

Voluntary National Review 2020

VNR Process Finland’s second VNR focuses on the progress achieved between 2016 and 2020. The VNR builds on existing institutional, follow-up and monitoring mechanisms and relies on data, evaluations, research and reports. The VNR was prepared by the Prime Minister’s Office in close cooperation with all ministries, Finnish civil society and other stakeholders, such as municipalities and businesses. The VNR includes chapters written by…

Voluntary National Review 2016

Executive Summary of the Report UN High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development Voluntary National Review 2016 Contents 1. Long history of building ownership for sustainable development 2. Integration of the three dimensions of sustainable development as a guiding principle 3. Implementation of Agenda 2030 in Finland is well underway a) National Plan to implement Agenda 2030 prepared by the end of 2016 b) Inter-…

Documents & Reports

National Reports Report Topics covered Process Government Report on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Development and Sustainability Agenda for Åland Mining CSD-18; CSD-19; Sustainable Consumption &…

Finland Focal Point

Ms. Annika Lindblom Senior Advisor Ministry of the Environment, Sustainable Development