Objectives monitored by OECD

Desertification
12.4.2023

INT/UN Desertification Convention; Finland's assessed contribution

The UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) which entered into force in 1996 is a legally binding international agreement combining sustainable land use, environment and development issues. UNC...
30.11.2022

Global Environment Facility (GEF); 8th Replenishment (2022 support)

The Global Environment Facility was established in October 1991 as a pilot program in the World Bank to assist in the protection of the global environment. In 1994, at the Rio Earth Summit, the GEF was...
21.11.2022

INGO/International union of forest research organizations (IUFRO)

The International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) has a recognized status as an advocate for the international cooperation in forest research and as an educator of research institutions ...
28.7.2022

INT/UN Desertification Convention; Finland's assessed contribution

The UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) which entered into force in 1996 is a legally binding international agreement combining sustainable land use, environment and development issues. UNC...
21.12.2021

INT/UN Desertification Convention; Finland's assessed contribution

The UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) which entered into force in 1996 is a legally binding international agreement combining sustainable land use, environment and development issues. UNC...
30.11.2021

FAO: Enhancing accuracy, accessibility and transparency of global forest resources data with technical innovations

The FAO project Enhancing accuracy, accessibility and transparency of global forest resources data with technical innovations – a focus on joining forces in Africa has as the ultimate objective to supp...
9.9.2021

INGO/International union of forest research organizations (IUFRO)

The International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) has a recognized status as an advocate for the international cooperation in forest research and as an educator of research institutions ...
17.12.2019

UN Multi-Partner Human Security Trust Fund for the Aral Sea Region in Uzbekistan

It is suggested that Finland supports the UN-affiliated Multi-Partner Human Security Trust Fund for the Aral Sea region in Uzbekistan. Based on an initiative of the new president of Uzbekistan and esta...
25.11.2019

UNICEF (WASH)

UNICEF WASH-Programme (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) in Afghanistan aims to enhance the access and use of improved drinking water supply and sanitation facilities. It promotes also hygiene behavior. P...
19.11.2019

INGO/International union of forest research organizations (IUFRO)

The International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) has a recognized status as an advocate for the international cooperation in forest research and as an educator of research institutions ...
6.6.2019

INT/UN Desertification Convention; Finland's assessed contribution

The UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) which entered into force in 1996 is a legally binding international agreement combining sustainable land use, environment and development issues. UNC...
10.5.2019

GEF-7; Global Environment Facility (GEF), 7th Replenishment

The Global Environment Facility was established in October 1991 as a pilot program in the World Bank to assist in the protection of the global environment. In 1994, at the Rio Earth Summit, the GEF was...
16.11.2018

GEF-7; Global Environment Facility (GEF), 7th Replenishment

The Global Environment Facility was established in October 1991 as a pilot program in the World Bank to assist in the protection of the global environment. In 1994, at the Rio Earth Summit, the GEF was...
8.11.2018

Forest & Farm Facility (second phase)

Forest and Farm Facility (FFF) is a partnership programme, launched in 2012, between Food and Agriculture Organisation of the UN (FAO), the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the In...
17.7.2018

INT/UN Desertification Convention; Finland's assessed contribution

The UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) which entered into force in 1996 is a legally binding international agreement combining sustainable land use, environment and development issues. UNC...
13.12.2017

INGO/International union of forest research organizations (IUFRO)

The International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) has a recognized status as an advocate for the international cooperation in forest research and as an educator of research institutions ...
13.12.2017

IUCN; gender and empowerment of women

The project will support IUCN's work to promote gender equality and empower women in 2018 with EUR 100 000 and strengthen synergies between international environmental agreements, in particular the Rio...
1.12.2017

IUCN-Finland Framework agreement

IUCN is a globally unique actor in the conservation of biodiversity and in enhancing nature-based solutions and good environmental management. The Framework agreement for years 2017-2020 between Finlan...
6.7.2017

Forest & Farm Facility

Forest and Farm Facility (FFF) is a partnership programme, launched in 2012, between Food and Agriculture Organisation of the UN (FAO), the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the...
28.6.2017

Global Environment Facility (GEF); 6th Replenishment (2017 support)

The Global Environment Facility was established in October 1991 as a pilot program in the World Bank to assist in the protection of the global environment. In 1994, at the Rio Earth Summit, the GEF was...
21.4.2017

INT/UN Desertification Convention; Finland's assessed contribution

The UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) which entered into force in 1996 is a legally binding international agreement combining sustainable land use, environment and development issues. UNC...
1.12.2016

INGO/International union of forest research organizations (IUFRO)

The International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) has a recognized status as an advocate for the international cooperation in forest research and as an educator of research institutions ...
16.11.2016

IUCN-Finland Framework agreement

IUCN is a globally unique actor in the conservation of biodiversity and in enhancing nature-based solutions and good environmental management. The Framework agreement between Finland and IUCN supports ...
4.11.2016

Forest & Farm Facility

Forest and Farm Facility (FFF) is a partnership programme, launched in 2012, between Food and Agriculture Organisation of the UN (FAO), the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the...
4.11.2016

INT/UN Desertification Convention; Finland's assessed contribution

The UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) which entered into force in 1996 is a legally binding international agreement combining sustainable land use, environment and development issues. UNC...
6.10.2016

Global Environment Facility (GEF); 6th Replenishment (2016 support)

The Global Environment Facility was established in October 1991 as a pilot program in the World Bank to assist in the protection of the global environment. In 1994, at the Rio Earth Summit, the GEF was...
24.5.2016

Getting to Zero: the new poverty, environment and climate agenda for the SDGs

Finland will support by 50,000 € Poverty Environment Partnership (PEP) network to strengthen environment-development experts learning from southern partners, and to develop south-south and south-north ...
23.11.2015

IUCN-Finland Framework agreement

IUCN is a globally unique actor in the conservation of biodiversity and in enhancing nature-based solutions and good environmental management. The Framework agreement between Finland and IUCN supports ...
23.11.2015

URT/National forest programme implementation support project

This project is a 2 month extension to the original programme that aims at finalizing the programme before the start of next phase. The objective of Finland's support is to reduce poverty and promot...
13.11.2015

Support to OEDC/DAC ENVIRONET for the years 2015-2016

The main purpose of the thematic support for OECD/DAC/ENVIRONET for the years 2015-2016 is to mainstream environmental sustainability to all development cooperation, including adaptation to the climate...
25.5.2015

INT/UN Desertification Convention; Finland's contribution to the core budget

United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is a legally binding international agreement linking environment and development to sustainable land management. The Convention aims to comba...
29.4.2015

Forest and Farm Facility

Forest and Farm Facility (FFF) is a partnership, launched in 2012, between FAO, IIED and IUCN to promote sustainable forest and farm management by enhancing the organization and capacity of local peopl...
27.4.2015

INT/Environmental Conventions; developing countries participation

The project supports the participation of developing country representatives in the meetings of international environmental conventions, agreement negotiations and expert seminars. The support is vital...
10.2.2015

Helsinki Prosessi / Brookings Institutions Seminar; experiences from Helsinki Process in implementing the post-2015 agenda

Helsinki Process on Globalisation and Democracy was launched in 2002 as a joint initiative by the governments of Finland and Tanzania. Its wider phase was discontinued in 2008, when the final report of...
28.11.2014

Voluntary support to United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) through the Secretariat

United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is a legally binding international agreement linking environment and development to sustainable land management. The Convention aims to comba...
25.11.2014

Capacity building between MTT and University of Sfax on food production and security

The institutional capacity-building project between the MTT Agrifood Research Finland and the National Engineering School of the University of Sfax (ENIS) aims to improve the food security of Tunisia b...
4.11.2014

INT/Annual payment to the United nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

UNEP is the leading environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda. UNEP has been strengthened after the Rio+20 conference including its coordinating role in the UN system on enviro...
31.10.2014

Andean regional biodiversity programme BioCAN

This Regional Biodiversity Programme in the Andean Community is based on the achievements of the Environmental Project in Peru (BIODAMAZ). The Programme is implemented in the Andean Community countries...
4.9.2014

Global Environment Facility (GEF); 6th Replenishment

The Global Environment Facility was established in October 1991 as a pilot program in the World Bank to assist in the protection of the global environment. In 1994, at the Rio Earth Summit, the GEF was...
11.7.2014

INT/UN Desertification Convention; Finland's assessed contribution

The UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is known as one of the ‘Rio Conventions’ along with the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Convention on Biological Diversity...
30.6.2014

INGO/International union of forest research organizations (IUFRO)

The International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) has a recognized status as an advocate for the international cooperation in forest research and as an educator of research institutions ...
30.6.2014

Support for Earth Negotiations Bulletin

The mission of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) established in 1990 is to promote sustainable development in decision-making. The IISD contributes new knowledge and concep...
12.5.2014

IUCN-Finland Framework agreement

Framework agreement between Finland and IUCN will strengthen developing countries' capacity to integrate environmental objectives into development programmes, in particular in areas/sector where Finlan...
26.3.2014

International Environmental Conventions; developing countries participation

The project supports the participation of developing country representatives in the meetings of international environmental conventions, agreement negotiations and expert seminars. The support is vital...
1.11.2013

Global Environment Facility (GEF)

The Global Environment Facility (GEF) was established in October 1991 as a pilot program in the World Bank to assist in the protection of the global environment. In 1994, at the Rio Earth Summit, the G...
20.8.2013

Fruit tree cropping in villages of the Lawra-region

The goal in the project is to create local potential for sustainable fruit tree management. Planted trees will provide harvest in the end of the dry season, when food is scarce. The effect of malnutrit...
19.8.2013

Promoting forestry and forest conservation in Kizarawe

There is particular concern of increasing forest degradation in the Kizarawe area in Tanzania. Illegal cutting of forest resources for energy purposes is an increasing problem in Daresalaam city. Commu...
7.8.2013

NIC/Youth Protecting Our Environment

The aim of the project is to enhance the youth's environmental awareness and to improve environmental education in Matagalpa Nicaragua. The main idea is to develop a new model for environmental educati...
28.6.2013

Ecovillage development concept for Koibatek district

Aim: Increase food security, diversify income generation and increase income through sustainable agricultural / environmental development. Activities: Mobilization and capacity building of village self...
28.6.2013

Green Earth - Tany Maitso

Madagascar is among the world's poorest countries. As such, people's day-to-day survival is dependent upon natural resource use. Most Malagasy never have an opportunity to find jobs from official secto...
28.6.2013

Sinsibere-3Combating desertific. with women's sustainable livelih.

Aim: To improve environmental sustainability and livelihood in the communities through combating deforestation and desertification. The project aims to create viable income generating activities for wo...
19.6.2013

Forest & Farm Facility

THE FFF hosted by FAO is a multistakeholder partnership that supports to forest dependent communities and stakeholders, in particular smallholders, women and indigenous groups in governance, policy inf...
18.6.2013

Forest Resource Assessment in Nepal

There is a need for strengthening of the forestry sector information systems, to enable the realistic preparation of new Master plan and to monitor effectively the impact of recent forest activities af...
29.5.2013

Support for Earth Negotiations Bulletin

International Institute for Sustainable Development writes and publishes the Earth Negotiations Bulletin (ENB). The ENB is a reporting service for environment and development negotiations. The ENB prov...
23.5.2013

Sustainable Use of Forest Resources

The aim of the project is to enhance the environmental awareness and the condition of environment in Guinea. The purpose is to reduce and strengthen the use of wood and forests as well as improve the c...
22.5.2013

Improving livelih and environm by rainwater harvesting in Mwanga

Aim: increased use of rainwater harvesting and small-scale drip irrigation in rural drylands for fruits and firewood; improved livelihoods, particularly of women and children, through diversified incom...
20.5.2013

INGO/International union of forest research organizations (IUFRO)

support to the UN forest policy process (UNFF), UNFCCC, UNCCD and CBD by providing scientific information and knowledge as well as supporting developing countries in capacity building.
15.5.2013

Sinsibere – Combating desertification with women’s sustainable livelihoods

The Sinsibere project supports the women in rural communities South of Bamako to develop their resilience to climate change and to protect their environment. This is done by supporting alternative sour...
10.4.2013

INT/Annual payment to the United nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Finland will give a contribution of 3,4 million euros to UNEP's Environmental Fund, which is used to fund UNEP's activities.
25.3.2013

Sahansaho – against desertification in Somalia

The project addresses desertification in Central and Northern Somalia. The development objective of the project is to enhance sustainable development of the environment and well-being of local people. ...
20.3.2013

Support for the Unit of Int. Environmental Policy

The usage of the allocated funds focuses on those operations that are necessary for the functioning of the unit and which aim to enable Finland's broad and effective participation in different organisa...
6.3.2013

IUCN-Finland Framework agreement

Framework agreement between Finland and IUCN will strengthen developing countries' capacity to integrate environmental objectives into development programmes, in particular in areas/sector where Finlan...
19.2.2013

INT/Environmental Conventions; developing countries participation

to support the participation of Developing Country representatives in the meetings of international environmental conventions
13.2.2013

INT/UN Desertification Convention; Finland's assessed contribution

Finland's assessed contribution to the budget of the UN Convention on Desertification UNCCD
27.12.2012

ICI-project between MTT and FCRI to develop agricultural production methods in dry and saline conditions

Egypt's Field Crop Research Institute (FCRI) and MTT Agrifood Research Finland are starting an institutional capacity building project to develop capacity to improve production methods in dry and salin...
27.12.2012

INT/Associate Expert Program

Personal assistance through multilateral channels and building up a Finnish human resource base for international assignments, thus supporting the UN Reform. Finland supports the recruitment of young...
17.12.2012

KV.RAH.LAIT/Partnership agreement IDB

Finnish Technical Assistance Fund includes fifnancing innovative studies and technical co-operation in the fields of education, health, social wellbeing and productivity, good governance, forestry and ...
19.11.2012

INT/Support of environment movements in developing countries

Siemenpuu Foundation supports civil society organisations in developing countries working for environmental protection and global dialogue. The Foundation has provided project funding since 2002. Finan...
16.11.2012

INT/Annual payment to the United nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Finland will give a contribution of 3,4 million euros to UNEP's Environmental Fund, which is used to fund UNEP's activities.
16.11.2012

INT/Global Environment Facility (GEF)

The Global Environment Facility was established in October 1991 as a pilot program in the World Bank to assist in the protection of the global environment. In 1994, at the Rio Earth Summit, the GEF was...
16.11.2012

World Bank PROFOR

PROFOR is a World Bank-hosted multi-donor funded programme supporting developing countries in areas of financing strategies for sustainable forest management, rural livelihoods to promote forests' cont...
13.11.2012

INT/UNCCD Global Mechanism

Capacity building for developing countries on formulation and implementation of desertification control and related financing strategies and related reporting through the UNCCD Secretariat and the Glob...
13.11.2012

INT/UNCCD secretariat

Capacity building for developing countries on formulation and implementation of desertification control strategies and related reporting through the UNCCD Secretariat and the Global Mechanism.
13.11.2012

UN Forum on forests UNFF

In October 2000, the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (ECOSOC), in its Resolution 2000/35 established the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF), a subsidiary body with the main object...
1.11.2012

Media Training for Environmental Reporting

In the project will be organized courses on environmental journalism for Nigerian journalists. Courses aim to improve proficiency and information of Nigerian journalists in environmental matters, and d...
25.10.2012

INT/UN Desertification Convention; Finland's assessed contribution

Finland's assessed contribution to the budget of the UN Convention on Desertification UNCCD
24.10.2012

INT/Strengthening of impact of multilateral development cooperation

Strengthening of impact of multilateral development cooperation. Support to costs for environment related seminars and other activities.
24.8.2012

VALIME/Implementation of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification

The objective of the Programme is to support the implementation of the UNCCD (UN Convention to Combat Desertification) in West Asia and North Africa, specifically its 10-Year Strategic Plan with focus ...
2.7.2012

INT/UNFF/CPF/NFP facility

Support to UNFF through assistance towards participation of developing countries in its work. Support to national forest programme processes in developing countries through the work of the Collaborativ...
23.5.2012

INGO/International union of forest research organizations (IUFRO)

support to the UN forest policy process (UNFF), UNFCCC, UNCCD and CBD by providing scientific information and knowledge as well as supporting developing countries in capacity building.
23.5.2012

IUCN-Finland Framework agreement

Framework agreement between Finland and IUCN will strengthen developing countries' capacity to integrate environmental objectives into development programmes, in particular in areas/sector where Finlan...
26.4.2012

Support for the Unit of Int. Environmental Policy

The usage of the allocated funds focuses on those operations that are necessary for the functioning of the unit and which aim to enable Finland's broad and effective participation in different organisa...
20.4.2012

INT/Associate Expert Program

Personal assistance through multilateral channels and building up Finnish human resource base for international assignments.
27.3.2012

Support for Earth Negotiations Bulletin

International Institute for Sustainable Development writes and publishes the Earth Negotiations Bulletin (ENB). The ENB is a reporting service for environment and development negotiations. The ENB prov...
12.3.2012

INT/Environmental Conventions; developing countries participation

to support the participation of Developing Country representatives in the meetings of international environmental conventions