National Level Coordination Structure of Agenda 21 Actions

1. Key National Sustainable Development Coordination Mechanism(s)/Council(s). Finnish National Commission on Sustainable Development (FNCSD) Contact point (Name, Title, Office): Mr. Sauli Rouhinen, Secretary General, Environment Counsellor, FNCSD, Ministry of the Environment, Finland Telephone: +358-9-19911 Fax: +358-9-1991 9453 e-mail: sauli.rouhinen@vyh.fi Mailing address: P.O. Box 399, FIN-00121 Helsinki, Finland-Europe 2. Membership/Composition/Chairperson 45 members (+ alternates), 10 expert members, full list on file 2a. List of ministries and agencies involved: Chairman: Mr. Paavo Lipponen, Prime Minister Vice chairman: Mr. Pekka Haavisto, Minister of the Environment Other ministers: Mr. Olli-Pekka Heinonen, Minister of Education; Mr. Jan-Erik Enestam, Minister of Interior; Mr. Claes Andersson, Minister, Ministry of Education; Ms. Sinikka Mönkäre, Minister of Social Affairs and Health; Mr, Kalevi Hemilä, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry. Ministries: 12 (full list on file). Government research institutes: 7 expert members (full list on file). 2b. Names of para-statal bodies and institutions involved, as well as participation of academic and private sectors: Para-statal bodies: Åland Provincial Government Academic sector: Finnish Academy (alternate members: Finland Futures Research Centre) Business and producers: 3 members (full list on file). 2c. Names of non-governmental organizations: Other interest groups - 4 members + 1 alternate (full list on file). Non-governmental organizations - 6 members + 2 alternates (full list on file). Others: Sami Parliament (the parliament of the indigenous Sami-people), Association of Environmental Journalists. 3. Mandate role of above mechanism/council: The Finnish National Commission on Sustainable Development was established in June 1993. The composition of the Commission was slightly changed in April 1996 due to the change of government. The Commission was established to promote and coordinate the implementation of sustainable development in accordance with the decisions taken in Rio. The actual implementation is in the hands of all: government, public administration, industry, private sector, as well as citizens. Therefore, the role of the Commission is to make proposals and coordinate the activities of various sectors. 4. If available, attach a diagram (organization chart) showing national coordination structure and linkages between ministries: Submitted by (Name): Annika Lindblom Signature: Title: Project Secretary Date: 25 November 1996 Ministry/Office: Ministry of the Environment Telephone: +358-9-1991 Fax: +358-9-1991 e-mail: Annika.Lindblom@vyh.fi