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23.4.2026 | The evaluation of Finland’s National World Heritage Strategy (2015–2025) finds that implementation has been broad‑based and substantive. The strategy has reinforced Finland’s standing as a responsible steward of world heritage and deepened cooperation between world heritage sites. The findings and the role of the strategy were discussed at the World Heritage Forum in Vaasa.

7.4.2025 | Unescon Haagin 1954 sopimuksen juhlaseminaari, toimittaja Maxim Fedorov Kuva: Suomen Unesco-toimikunnan sihteeristö Suomen Unesco-toimikunnan toimintakertomus 2024 YK:n kasvatus-, tiede- ja kulttuurijärjestö Unesco perustettiin vuonna 1945. Peruss...

31.3.2026 | Minister of Science and Culture Mari-Leena Talvitie visited Ukraine from 29 to 31 March. In Lviv, she took part, at Ukraine’s invitation, in a meeting on culture that examined the state of Ukrainian culture, the protection of cultural heritage and international cooperation including practical support measures. During the visit the Minister held one-to-one discussions with Deputy Prime Minister ...

25.2.2026 | Varkaus – a living industrial cultural heritage – was awarded the Cultural Heritage Label by the European Commission. The label is designated to sites located in the European Union that strongly embody the history, culture and integration of Europe.

23.11.2020 | Kansallinen maailmanperintöfoorumi 2020: Menestystä vastuullisesti Keskustelun yhteenveto Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö ja ympäristöministeriö järjestivät 10.–11.11.2020 en- simmäisen Kansallisen maailmanperintöfoorumin yhdessä Museoviraston ja M...

Design and architecture in Finland Finland’s Design Programme widely promotes the use and application of design. Architectural policy, in turn, boosts the quality of the built environment and helps preserve it. The Ministry of Education and Cultur...

EU and international cooperation in arts and culture The Ministry of Education and Culture is responsible for international cultural policy and participates in its development and implementation in international organisations and the European Unio...

EU and international cooperation in arts and culture The Ministry of Education and Culture is responsible for international cultural policy and participates in its development and implementation in international organisations and the European Unio...

The Cultural Policy Report The purpose of the Cultural Policy Report is to produce an ambitious vision for the future that enables the long-term development of Finnish cultural policy. The report outlines key actions to achieve these goals. Accord...

Press releases RSS (Opens New Window) (Opens New Window) Evaluation of National World Heritage Strategy: successful implementation, impact needs to grow Type: Press release Publication date: 23.4.2026 10.06 Finland to limit participation in Venice...

In September 2024, the Ministry of Education and Culture began monitoring the measures outlined in the action plan to promote diversity in the field of arts and culture, which was published in 2023. The Ministry has focused particularly on a cultural policy report, the promotion of constructive dialogue and the development of government grant activities from the perspective of cultural diversity. Strengthen...

18.6.2025 | Senate Properties will begin a major renovation of the National Archives’ main building at Rauhankatu 17 in spring 2026. At the same time, the building will be adapted into a shared workspace for the National Archives, the Institute for the Languages of Finland, the Finnish National Agency for Education, the Accessibility Library Celia, and the Research Council of Finland. These agencies will move into the premises in autumn 2028.

31.7.2018 | Unescon pääjohtaja Audrey Azoulay ja Suomen Unesco- toimikunnan puheenjohtaja Jutta Urpilainen Unescon yleiskokouksessa marraskuussa. Suomen Unesco-suurlähettiläs Pekka Puustinen, erityisasiantuntija Piia Immonen-Seuguenot, johtava asiantuntija Ou...

31.7.2018 | Presidentti Tarja Halonen, Unescon pääjohtaja Irina Bokova, pääministeri Juha Sipilä sekä Helsingin kaupunginjohtaja Jussi Pajunen keskustelemassa Maailman lehdistönvapauden päivän yhteydessä Finlandia-talossa toukokuussa (kuva OKM/Katarina Koch) ...

3.2.2017 | Yhteistä perintöämme vaalien Vi värnar om vårt gemensamma arv Kansallisen maailmanperintöstrategian toimeenpanosuunnitelma vuoteen 2025 Verkställighetsplanen för den nationella världsarvsstrategin fram till år 2025 Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriön ...

3.2.2017 | Yhteinen perintömme–Vårt gemensamma arv Kansallinen maailmanperintöstrategia – Nationell världsarvsstrategi 2015–2025 Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriön julkaisuja – Undervisnings- och kulturministeriets publikationer 2015:14 Opetus- ja kulttuurimini...

2.2.2017 | Suomen Unesco-koulujen Polaris- verkosto tutustui Unescon toimintaan Yhdessä tekemään - projektin puitteissa. Projektin päätöskokous järjestettiin marraskuussa 2014 Haapajärvellä. © Polaris-verkosto/Martinmäen koulu Helsingin kaupunki hyväksyttiin...

16.2.2026 | USER MANUALS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USING THE REPORT The report can be strategically positioned for different stakeholder groups: FOR POLICY MAKERS FOR CREATORS FOR RIGHTHOLDERS AND CMOS FOR NATIONAL LIBRARIES FOR GPAI PROVIDERS… USER MANUAL FOR EU P...

28.11.2024 | On Thursday 28 November, the Government submitted to Parliament a cultural policy report that outlines the long-term objectives and action plan for cultural policy until the 2040s. The report emphasises the efforts to preserve and renew the foundations of culture and make them economically viable, and to reinforce the impact of cultural and creative sectors on society. The long-term strategy, wh...

22.1.2025 | Finland has nominated a series of 13 properties designed by architect Alvar Aalto's office for inclusion in the World Heritage List. The properties, named "Aalto Works", represent Aalto's modern and humane architecture. At the request of the Ministry of Education and Culture, the Finnish Heritage Agency has drawn up a nomination proposal, working together with Alvar Aalto Foundation and the stakeholders of the architectural sites.