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15.6.2020 | ICT can deliver substantial environmental benefits by replacing products with services, through telecommuting, and in streamlining manufacturing processes. On the other hand, communication networks, data centres and smart devices require electric power and materials, and are also a source of greenhouse gas emissions. The recently published report of a Ministry of Transport and Communications working group describes the environmental and climate impacts of the ICT sector in Finland.https://lvm.fi/en/-/the-two-faces-of-the-ict-sector-consuming-energy-and-materials-while-also-paving-the-way-to-a-carbon-neutral-society-1210283
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7.7.2021 | The study commissioned by the Ministry of Transport and Communications on the impacts of emissions trading in maritime transport on the costs of shipping, the national economy and Finland's competitiveness has been completed. The impacts on the national economy are negative, but the scale of those impacts is modest.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/new-information-on-economic-impacts-of-emissions-trading-in-maritime-transport
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28.5.2020 | In autumn 2019, the Ministry of Transport and Communications initiated a study on the upgrading of the Savo and Karelia rail lines in eastern Finland and a comparative study on the routing of the high-speed eastern rail connection. The study just published on the development of rail connections in eastern Finland was carried out by the Transport Infrastructure Agency. As part of the study, the Infrastruct...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/minister-harakka-discussions-on-a-project-company-for-a-new-eastern-rail-connection-to-be-started-with-cities
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19.11.2020 | On 19 November 2020, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal supplementing the budget proposal for 2021.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/supplements-to-budget-proposal-for-2021-additional-appropriations-for-walking-and-cycling-private-roads-and-flight-connections
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7.7.2021 | The study commissioned by the Ministry of Transport and Communications on the impacts of emissions trading in maritime transport on the costs of shipping, the national economy and Finland's competitiveness has been completed. The impacts on the national economy are negative, but the scale of those impacts is modest.https://lvm.fi/en/-/new-information-on-economic-impacts-of-emissions-trading-in-maritime-transport-1440291
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19.11.2020 | On 19 November 2020, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal supplementing the budget proposal for 2021.https://lvm.fi/en/-/supplements-to-budget-proposal-for-2021-additional-appropriations-for-walking-and-cycling-private-roads-and-flight-connections-1243272
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28.5.2020 | In autumn 2019, the Ministry of Transport and Communications initiated a study on the upgrading of the Savo and Karelia rail lines in eastern Finland and a comparative study on the routing of the high-speed eastern rail connection. The study just published on the development of rail connections in eastern Finland was carried out by the Transport Infrastructure Agency. As part of the study, the Infrastruct...https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-discussions-on-a-project-company-for-a-new-eastern-rail-connection-to-be-started-with-cities-1195081
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20.9.2021 | Finland's greenhouse gas emissions from road transport are projected to decrease faster in the 2020s than previously estimated. According to the new forecast prepared by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, current measures will see greenhouse gas emissions from transport decrease by about 40% between 2005 and 2030. The aim is to reduce emissions by at least 50%.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/forecast-road-transport-emissions-to-decrease-slightly-faster-than-anticipated-the-reason-for-this-is-a-boost-in-the-popularity-of-electric-cars
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7.3.2018 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has ordered a report that discusses the protection and encryption methods of electronic communications. The report was completed as a part of the implementation of the Data Security Strategy.https://lvm.fi/en/-/encryption-is-in-a-key-role-in-the-protection-of-electronic-communications-968167
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25.3.2020 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has set up a working group to support and coordinate the work of different administrative branches in promoting the data economy. All ministries are involved in the group's work.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/monitoring-group-to-support-the-utilisation-of-data-and-data-economy
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25.3.2020 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has set up a working group to support and coordinate the work of different administrative branches in promoting the data economy. All ministries are involved in the group's work.https://lvm.fi/en/-/monitoring-group-to-support-the-utilisation-of-data-and-data-economy
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20.9.2021 | Finland's greenhouse gas emissions from road transport are projected to decrease faster in the 2020s than previously estimated. According to the new forecast prepared by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, current measures will see greenhouse gas emissions from transport decrease by about 40% between 2005 and 2030. The aim is to reduce emissions by at least 50%.https://lvm.fi/en/-/forecast-road-transport-emissions-to-decrease-slightly-faster-than-anticipated-the-reason-for-this-is-a-boost-in-the-popularity-of-electric-c-1515798
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11.2.2019 | Report on the Arctic railway completed Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 11.2.2019 11.00 Type: Press release A report on the Arctic railway by a Finnish-Norwegian working group has been completed. For the time being, it doe...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/report-on-the-arctic-railway-completed
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11.2.2019 | A report on the Arctic railway by a Finnish-Norwegian working group has been completed. For the time being, it does not present any further measures for promoting the railway project.https://lvm.fi/en/-/report-on-the-arctic-railway-completed-998125
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9.6.2020 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has granted an extension to the working group examining how to turn the steps taken during the coronavirus crisis into a permanent digital leap forward. The extension was granted until 30 September 2020. During the extension period, the task of the group is to complete the report and draw up an action plan for digitalisation projects to be implemented after the epidemic.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/extension-granted-to-working-group-examining-the-digital-leap-forward
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27.2.2020 | The electricity and gas distribution network for cars has expanded rapidly in Finland, even though there are shadow areas too. Finland is reaching, and has already partly exceeded, its 2020 target in terms of both distribution infrastructure enlargement and the number of electric and gas cars.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/network-for-recharging-and-refuelling-electric-and-gas-cars-extending-in-finland
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1.7.2020 | What are the characteristics of a good path for walking or cycling? How to motivate more and more people to use sustainable transportation for short distances to work, school or shops? How to improve the preconditions for increasing walking and cycling across Finland? The Ministry of Transport and Communications will establish a National stakeholder forum for walking and cycling for the present government term. The first forum will be held on 7 September 2020.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/walking-and-cycling-in-finland-national-walking-and-cycling-forum-to-be-established
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9.6.2020 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has granted an extension to the working group examining how to turn the steps taken during the coronavirus crisis into a permanent digital leap forward. The extension was granted until 30 September 2020. During the extension period, the task of the group is to complete the report and draw up an action plan for digitalisation projects to be implemented after the epidemic.https://lvm.fi/en/-/extension-granted-to-working-group-examining-the-digital-leap-forward-1208221
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12.9.2017 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has sent out for comments a draft proposal for legislative amendments that aim to increase trust and confidence in digital services and improve the information security of essential services to society. The amendments will also implement the EU directive on security of network and information systems (NIS directive).https://lvm.fi/en/-/security-of-society-s-essential-services-to-be-improved-952132
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1.7.2020 | What are the characteristics of a good path for walking or cycling? How to motivate more and more people to use sustainable transportation for short distances to work, school or shops? How to improve the preconditions for increasing walking and cycling across Finland? The Ministry of Transport and Communications will establish a National stakeholder forum for walking and cycling for the present government term. The first forum will be held on 7 September 2020.https://lvm.fi/en/-/walking-and-cycling-in-finland-national-walking-and-cycling-forum-to-be-established-1215741