Mission Statement and Priorities

Mission statement

The Finnish Meteorological Institute mission is to produce high-quality services and scientific know-how on the atmosphere and seas. The Institute uses its expertise to provide services that promote public safety and enhance well-being among people and in the environment, taking into account the needs to maintain preparedness.

The Finnish Meteorological Institute

  • observes the physical state, chemical composition and electromagnetic phenomena of the atmosphere
  • observes the physical state of the Baltic Sea and the Arctic sea areas.
  • operating on the 24/7 principle, produces high-quality information and services about the past, present and future states of the atmosphere and seas
  • conducts high-standard research and development in the fields of meteorology, maritime sciences, air quality, space physics and earth observation
  • carries out competitive commercial activities, based on expert services, both in Finland and abroad
  • plays an active role in national and international cooperation
  • actively disseminates information about matters associated with the atmosphere, seas and near space


Priorities

The Finnish Meteorological Institute foresees changes and responds quickly to changes in the environment and to changing expectations. For the planning period 2012–2015, the Institute has defined the following priorities to meet the challenges facing society.

    Weather and safety

  • Supporting the functioning of society in challenging weather and maritime conditions
  • 24/7-based weather, water, climate and marine services
  • Acting as a safety authority, making provision and ensuring preparedness
  • Monitoring the spreading of ash, smokes and hazardous substances
  • Global monitoring and warnings for natural disasters


    Climate change and society

  • One of the leading experts in atmospheric sciences in Finland
  • Support for decision-making
  • The threats and opportunities of climate change for Finland
  • Economic impacts of the weather and the climate
  • Climate Service Centre
     

    The Baltic Sea and Arctic regions

  • Maritime safety (weather, waves, ice and sea level)
  • Changes and safety services in the Baltic Sea and Arctic regions
  • Interaction between the climate and seas
  • Emissions from shipping and their dispersion


    Transport and energy

  • Fluency and safety of transport as part of intelligent transport
  • Impacts of emissions on air quality and on the climate
  • Low-emission energy

 

26.4.2011