A series of seminars on nature-based solutions will be held

The Ministry of Smart Administration and Regional Development in collaboration with the Latvian Association of Architects invites local government specialists, architects, planners, environmental experts and other interested parties to participate in a three-part seminar series titled “Nature-based Solutions: From Knowledge to Experience in Nature.” The seminars are organized as part of the LIFE LATESTadapt project, in which VARAM participates as a project partner.

The aim of the seminars is to educate local government and private sector specialists, including planners, architects, landscape architects, and engineers, regarding the implementation of nature-based solutions in urban environments, as well as adherence to the principles of the New European Bauhaus.

The seminars will take place in June, July, and August, with each seminar focusing on a specific topic related to nature-based solutions and a more sustainable urban environment, taking into account the risks of climate change. The first day of the seminar will take place online, featuring research, best practices and case studies from various experts, while the second day will take place in person as a field visit to examples of thematic projects in a specific region.

Upcoming seminars:

June 11–12 “Child-Friendly Environments and Nature-Based Solutions: Theory and Practice”;

July 23–24 “Nature-based solutions for the protection of the sea and water bodies: theory and practice”;

August 6–7 “Nature-based solutions for stormwater management: theory and practice”.

Registration is now open for the June 11–12 seminar “Child-Friendly Environments and Nature-Based Solutions: Theory and Practice” (registration open until June 7).

Registration for the first day of the seminar (June 11):

https://ej.uz/seminarsdbr_11jun

Registration for the second day of the seminar (June 12):

 https://ej.uz/seminarsdbr_12jun

Participation in the seminars is free of charge, but space for the site visits is limited, so we encourage you to register early.

Registration for the remaining seminars will open shortly.

Certified architects will be able to earn professional development credits for participating in the seminar under the “professional development credits for mandatory formal activities (sustainability)” category: Day 1 – 2.2 credits; Day 2 – 1.8 credits.

If you have any questions, please contact Luīze Eglīte, Senior Expert at the Ministry’s Department of Spatial Planning and Land Management: email luize.eglite@varam.gov.lv; phone 67026553.