LIFE-IP LatViaNature

Optimising the management and management of Natura 2000 protected areas

Optimising the Governance and Management of the Natura 2000 Protected Areas Network in Latvia

European Union LIFE Environment Programme LIFE19 IPE/LV/000010

» AREAS

Nature conservation system in Latvia, Natura 2000 sites, nature conservation plans, compensation mechanisms for nature protection, grassland and forest habitats of EU importance, business opportunities in nature diversity, limiting invasive species, IT system for natural data, informing the public.

» PROJECT TARGETS

The aim of the project is to introduce a Natura 2000 Priority Action Programme in Latvia *, ensuring a favourable conservation status for habitats and species of EU importance, as well as developing appropriate and innovative approaches to address topical nature protection issues.

* Prioritised Action Framework: a strategic multi-annual programming document providing a comprehensive overview of the measures needed to maintain and restore a favourable conservation status for habitats and species of EU importance.

THE MAIN TASKS AND ACTIONS OF THE PROJECT

• Improving the conservation status of habitats and species, using the tools to identify conservation objectives at national and site level, developing habitat management plans to ensure adequate management.

• Develop the Natura 2000 site network.

• Improve the framework for the development of natural protection plans and the regulatory framework.

• Promoting the conservation and sustainable management of natural values in private lands by developing effective support mechanisms and innovative approaches.

• Develop an effective system for the management of invasive species.

• Create a modern centralised natural data management system.

• Strengthen the capacity of the participating organisations and promote cooperation between national, non-governmental and scientific institutions.

• Promote the involvement and understanding of stakeholders, particularly private landlords, on the importance of preserving natural diversity and on the integration of these issues in the various sectors.

• Promoting public awareness and knowledge of nature conservation issues and the role of voluntary engagement in preserving natural diversity.

• • IDENTIFICATION No.
    • LIFE19 IPE/LV/000010
       
  • IMPLEMENTATION TIME
    • 1 August 2020 - 31 December 2028
       
  • EU CO-FINANCING
    • 60% or EUR 11 690 504 funded by the European Union LIFE Environment Programme
       
  • NATIONAL CO-FINANCING
    • 40% or 7 793 669 EUR co-financing shall be provided by the Latvian Environmental Protection Fund of the State Regional Development Agency and the project partners' own contribution.
       
  • OF THE INTEGRATED PROJECT * * *
    • Additional funding of EUR 114 340 087 from different sources will be mobilised to achieve the objectives of the project over the next eight years (including: . Cohesion Fund, European Regional Development Fund, European Social Fund, European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, Norwegian Financial Instrument, Horizon 2020, etc.).
      * * LIFE-IP LatViaNature is the EU LIFE Environment Programme Integrated Project, which provides an essential environmental policy document for the EU U. Integrated projects are characterised by a multi-sectoral approach, a long-term view, a broad range of partners involved and a broad geographical coverage. . The main objective of the integrated project is the full implementation of the specific strategy or action plan, involving sectors relevant to the objective of the project and stakeholders s.
    • their implementation requires additional funding (from sources of other European Union financial instruments, public or private funding). The main objective of the integrated project is the full implementation of the specific strategy or action plan, involving all sectors and stakeholders
       
  • PLACE OF IMPLEMENTATION OF
  • • Latvia
       
  • ABBREVIATION
    • LIFE-IP LatViaNature
       
  • PROJECT HOME PAGE
    • https://latvianature.daba.gov.lv
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» MANAGING PARTNER

• Nature Conservation Agency

» LIAISON PARTNERS

• Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development

• University of Latvia

• Daugavpils University

• Latvia University of Agriculture

• Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences

• As “Latvian State forests”

• Latvian Rural Advisory and Training Centre

• Latvian Fund for Nature

• World Wide Fund for Nature

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    • https://latvianature.daba.gov.lv/
       
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