ISBN: 9789264060821

Release: 5/06/2009

This report examines Finland’s progress since the previous OECD Environmental Performance Review in 1997. It analyses the extent to which Finland has met its national objectives and international commitments regarding the management of the environment and natural resources since the previous review. Many positive achievements are recorded that will be of interest to those seeking to identify efficient and effective means to achieve environmental policy goals. The report also contains 43 recommendations to encourage further environmental progress in Finland.

This book is part of the OECD Environmental Performance Review Programme, whereby all OECD countries are engaged in reviewing each others’ progress in achieving their environmental policy objectives. The analysis and recommendations  are supported by a broad range of economic and environmental data.