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Country :
Finland

Finland commits to develop national roadmap for the transition to green and circular economy. The objective of the roadmap is to identify potential changes in legislation and policies to create steps to promote circular economy. The roadmap will be published in 2016. 

Implementing partners will include SITRA, several Finnish Ministries and research institutes. 

The commitment is relevant to SDG 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, and 15. 

Organisation :
Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL)
Country :
Finland

Finland commits to developing transboundary cooperation with neighbouring countries in order to improve ecosystem services provided by shared water bodies. The commitment will enhance transboundary cooperation, economic growth and reduce flood damages.

The commitment falls under focus areas 3 of the Batumi Initiative to enhance ecosystems and ecosystem services as part of ecological infrastructures. 

Implementing partners will include transboundary river commissions. 

The commitment is relevant to SDGs 6 and 14.