The themes of sustainability are included in our strategy. We want to produce information to safeguard the future so that no one will be caught out by the weather. Cooperation with domestic and international stakeholders is the cornerstone of our operations. We observe, study and develop services so that we can produce information to support both short-term and long-term decision-making and preparedness.

The Sustainability report highlights the Finnish Meteorological Institute’s contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2024, the Finnish Meteorological Institute advanced sustainability through a wide range of initiatives:

• We expanded the national air quality monitoring network and supported the preparation of the EU’s new Ambient Air Quality Directive.

• We developed weather and climate services and improved preparedness. The establishment of the National Space Situational Awareness Centre was also initiated.

• We supported climate-related decision-making and adaptation by publishing guides and participating in scientific panels.

• Internationally, we carried out 45 development projects and continued our cooperation with the Ukrainian weather service.

• Our total carbon dioxide emissions decreased from the previous year, including a reduction in emissions from mobility.

• We actively promoted staff well-being and competence development.

• An impressive 95% of our research publications were openly accessible.

The 2024 Sustainability report describes our work in relation to the following Sustainable Development Goals:

• Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages (SDG 3)

• Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable (SDG 11)

• Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts (SDG 13)

• Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development (SDG 17)

Learn more in our Sustainability Report

• Sustainability Report of the Finnish Meteorological Institute 2024

• The Finnish Meteorological Institute's strategy