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Finland
WWF works to protect Finland's northern habitats and species like the Saimaa ringed seal and Lesser White-fronted Goose.
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Finland’s warm winter threatens next generation of Saimaa ringed seals
Finland’s exceptionally warm winter has brought very little ice and snow - critical components for the arrival of the next generation of endangered Saimaa ringed seal pups.
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Helping highly endangered seals
As Finland's climate warms, the country is seeing less snow cover. WWF is helping the extremely endangered Saimaa ringed sealsfind suitable places to nest by creating man-made snow banks.
Participating in the Arctic Council
Finland chairs the Arctic Council from 2016 to 2018. WWF is an official observer at the council, and contributes to the council's work in promoting sustainability, conducting research, and in providing direction to minimize environmental damage from human activities.
Publications
Left out in the cold: Finland
27 January 2021
2019 Arctic Council Conservation Scorecard - Overview
29 April 2019
2019 Arctic Council Scorecard Country Overviews
29 April 2019
2019 Arctic Council Scorecard Methodology
29 April 2019
The Circle 01.18
1 May 2018
