Katariina Poskiparta, Secretary of State of the Finnish Ministry of Environment highlighted water taxation as one of the key measures aiming to cover the cost of water supply and treatment. Finland has also established a reduction programme of waste water coming from the municipalities and industries. The country created in 2009 the first Finnish Water Forum, which allows public and private actors to exchange Solutions on the subject. Lastly, a collaboration process is engaged with Russia on issues concerning the Baltic Sea.
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