Presidential Decree No. 927 relative to the Council for the Environment and Natural Resources (No. 927 of 1995). Country/Territory Finland Document type Regulation Date 1995 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Finlands Författningssamling No. 924-930 of 1995, pp. 2246 and 2247. Subject Environment gen. Keyword Institution Environmental planning Research Policy/planning Geographical area Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes This Regulation will come into force on 5 July 1995. Abstract A Council for the Environment and Natural Resources is established within the sphere of administration of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. The Council shall promote sustainable development, the conservation of the environment and the rational use of natural resources (sect. 1). The Council shall decide on its work procedures and may appoint sections for specific areas of competence (sects. 4 and 5). The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry may issue further directives in particular with regard to tasks of the Council. For this purpose the Ministry shall consult with the Ministry of the Environment. (12 sections) Full text Swedish