The six organisations noted in a statement that Finland in 2022 had adopted "one of the strongest net zero climate targets among industrialised nations, committing to become climate neutral by 2035 and reach net negative emissions thereafter." This ambitious target was set against a backdrop of increasing environmental challenges and the urgent need for meaningful climate action from the government.
According to the organisations, Finland is not on track to meet its emission reduction targets, primarily as a result of excessive logging and a lack of efforts to curb emissions from the agricultural and transport sectors. This failure to act not only undermines the country's commitments but also poses threats to the environment and public health.
This constitutes a violation of the Climate Act, so it's our duty as NGOs to take legal action. Our government is failing to enact solutions, cancelling agreed actions and refusing to revise Finland's outdated climate plan for land use and forestry, which are critical aspects affecting Finland's climate strategy.
Governments' inaction on climate change endangers the realisation of many human rights, such as the rights to life and health and the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment. We believe that it is imperative for courts to uphold these rights in the face of governmental negligence.
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