Achieving carbon neutrality by 2035 is a key goal for Finland, requiring ambitious efforts across various sectors, including land use. The Climate Plan for the Land Use Sector outlines critical strategies to reduce emissions and enhance carbon sinks in agriculture, forestry, and land use changes. This plan supports Finland’s broader climate goals and aligns with the European Union’s climate commitments. Through initiatives like the Catch the Carbon programme, which has funded over 150 innovative projects, the plan fosters collaboration among stakeholders and promotes sustainable land management practices essential for meeting Finland’s climate targets.

The Finnish Government has sent letters to all European Commissioners-designate. In the letters, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and the ministers in Government congratulate the Commissioners-designate on their appointment and highlight Finland’s EU policy priorities for 2024–2029. Finland’s main priorities are comprehensive security, strategic competitiveness and the clean transition. The Government emphasises respect for the rule of law as the foundation for all activities in the Member States and the Union.