The vision of SELINA is to provide guidance for evidence-based decision-making that supports the protection, restoration, and sustainable use of our environment. Through a collaboration of experts fr...

In the OECM (Other effective area-based conservation measures) project, the implementation of national commitments under the EU Biodiversity Strategy is being promoted by identifying and reporting ar...

Chemical pollution represents one of the main threats to the Baltic Sea marine environment, negatively affecting the health of its biota and vital ecological functions, and endangering its biodiversi...

The AI policy of the Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) outlines the principles, ethical guidelines, legislative requirements, and management practices for using and developing AI-based models and ...

Cyclone sampler collecting airborne particles for DNA analysis. @Veera Norros Background Fungi play a fundamental role in the functioning of terrestrial ecosystems and in the global ...

Relatively small amount of blue-green algae have been observed in inland waters, but there are plenty of observations on the coast and in the open sea (sttinfo.fi) Blue-green algae is visi......

In 2020, the Ministry of Environment set up a national IPBES working group to facilitate the information flow between IPBES and national stakeholders. The working group is composed of representatives...

Water resilience has become a hot topic in Europe as the continent is experiencing more severe droughts and floods because of climate change, and the health of water ecosystems continues to decline. A......

The dissolved inorganic nitrogen to phosphorus (DIN:DIP) ratio is decreasing in the Baltic Sea leaving an excess of phosphate in the water column after the northern Baltic spring bloom. This conditio...

Climate change has many unpredictable impacts on Finland's forests. We developed an impact assessment framework suitable for examining multi-hazard risks in forests. Preparing for and adapting to the ......

2024:  In sea areas, the risk of extensive blue-green algae blooms remains significant (sttinfo.fi, 10.6.2024) 2023:  Summer algae forecast: Warm and calm weather condi...

Methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O) are potent green-house gases (GHGs) with microorganisms being in the central role both in their production and consumption. Sea ice regulates the GHG exchange be...

Proftest Syke will organize a proficiency test (PT) for the analysis of gross and net calorific value of solid fuels. The purpose of this proficiency test is to ensure the comparability and ...

What happens when efficiency targets are implemented in public water supply? How digital tools can help to control over abstraction of water supply and re-allocate scarce water resources between diffe......

It is anticipated that underwater noise will increase in the heavily trafficked Baltic Sea. Noise has harmful effects on marine ecosystems. Damage is particularly caused to marine mammals and fish th...

This privacy notice contains information required by Articles 13 and 14 of the General Data Protection Regulation (2016/679) of the European Parliament and the Council, which must be provided to the ......

The mission of AlgaeProBANOS is to demonstrate viability and market accessibility for sustainable and innovative algae-based products and solutions in the Baltic and North Seas. Our vision is a ...

Europe is the world’s fastest-warming continent, but the implementation of EU policies is not keeping up with the increasing climate risks, according to a recent report by the European Environment Age......

Phytoplankton is responsible for fixing dissolved inorganic carbon into organic matter via photosynthesis when present in water surfaces. Sinking phytoplankton cells transport phytoplankton-derived o...

Finnish Environment Institute's open spatial datasets can be downloaded either by using the Download Service LAPIO (“shovel”) or from the alphabetical list, which provides access to datasets covering...