Nature

In Finnish climate change film, the future still exists

British Finnish documentary film director John Webster takes a new approach to a topic that is important to him and a few billion other people: climate change. Spoiler alert: Don’t abandon hope.

Life & society Environment

Picture this: All 40 Finnish national parks

Slideshow: From the Baltic islands to the Arctic highlands, photojournalist Tea Karvinen’s inspiring book compiles beautiful images and personal impressions of all of Finland’s 40 national parks. [Editor’s update: As of June 1, 2022, there are now 41 national parks. The newest is Salla, in northeastern Finland.]

Life & society Environment

Jubilee park protects Finnish treasures

Finland’s 40th national park, Hossa protects lovely lakes, wild forests and fascinating prehistoric relics. It first opened in 2017, just in time to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Finnish independence.

Business & innovation Environment

Build this wall: Finnish company makes fresh air

An innovative Finnish firm is rapidly escalating sales of smart green walls that significantly improve indoor air quality in homes and workplaces.

Business & innovation Arctic

Finland and Arctic Council take aim at climate change

At a meeting in Alaska, Finland takes over from the US as chair of the Arctic Council at a critical moment for the environment and residents of the Arctic region.

Business & innovation Arctic

Finland’s icebreakers plough through Baltic ice

Although climate change, as noted by the Finnish Meteorological Institute, is evident in Finnish winter temperatures, ice in the Baltic Sea remains an annual obstacle for sea traffic. A fleet of icebreakers clears the shipping lanes (slideshow).

Business & innovation Arctic

A Finnish ice-breaking experience

Icebreakers are a great showpiece of Finland’s Arctic know-how. Take a cruise with icebreaker Sampo and try floating in the icy sea – an ice-breaking experience not to forget!

Life & society Cuisine

Wild and wonderful Finnish foods

Wild food is a big international trend, but there are very few places where nature is as accessible as it is in Finland. Pick or catch your own food and enjoy.

In Finnish climate change film, the future still exists

Picture this: All 40 Finnish national parks

Jubilee park protects Finnish treasures

Build *this* wall: Finnish company makes fresh air

Finland and Arctic Council take aim at climate change

Finland’s icebreakers plough through Baltic ice

A Finnish ice-breaking experience

Wild and wonderful Finnish foods

Build this wall: Finnish company makes fresh air