On October 16, two important events dedicated to landscape quality and urban adaptation to climate change will take place at Koka Rīga, Krāsotāju Street 12.
The seminar “Challenges and Solutions for Urban Heat Risk” will be held over two days. On October 16, environmental and urban planning experts will share the latest research, data and practical solutions for mitigating heatwaves in urban areas. On October 17, a guided walk will explore nature-based solutions in central Riga that address heat risk.
In the afternoon of October 16, the closing event of the national selection for the 9th session of the Council of Europe Landscape Award will take place. Eight projects from Latvian municipalities and organizations will be presented, competing for the opportunity to represent Latvia in the international competition. The winner of the national selection will be announced at the end of the event and will continue to the European level.
The events are organized by the Ministry of Smart Administration and Regional Development of Latvia in cooperation with partners from the environmental and landscape sectors.
Places are limited, so registration is required: https://forms.gle/JZLkhtBRKFgZFF98A