Globally, the climate has already warmed by more than one degree, and in Finland by twice that amount. The more the climate heats up, the more likely it is that we will exceed environmental tipping points, resulting in irreversible changes. In Finland, heavy rains, floods and longer heatwaves are becoming more common. Globally, the impacts are more severe, and some areas may become uninhabitable. Variable weather conditions challenge food production and infrastructure. The importance of preparedness and adaptation in societies is becoming more pronounced.