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The project will improve the cornerstone of conservation of natural diversity, a system for protecting species, by assessing the vulnerability of wild species and the need for their legal protection.
The Red Paper will be reinstated to promote public awareness of endangered species.
Endangered species in Latvia: improved knowledge and capacity, circulation and understanding of information
Threatened species in Latvia: improved knowledge, capacity, data and awareness
European Commission LIFE Programme Environment sub-programme project LIFE19 GIE/LV/000857
» AREAS
Nature conservation, protected species, nature data management system OAK, public information
» PROJECT TARGETS
The aim of the project is to improve the management of endangered species, including improving the quality and quantity of data on the occurrence of species; drawing up a new list of endangered species (Red Books) and a new list of protected species on the basis of scientific criteria, and raising awareness and active involvement of stakeholders and the general public in the practical protection of the species.
» PLANNED RESULTS
- drawing up a list of endangered species on the basis of the criteria of the International Union for the Conservation of Natural Resources (IUCN) and using the latest available data;
- to produce data sheets for each threatened species with a brief description (scientific information — ecology, spreading, threat, etc.) and recommendations on its conservation measures;
- drawing up an updated list of protected species for inclusion in legislation;
- develop clear criteria and a flexible system for the inclusion or exclusion of endangered species from the list of protected species;
- improving the quality and quantity of data and ensuring their continuity in the “Ozols” nature data management system for endangered and protected species;
- increasing the capacity of national authorities as well as of experts on species and habitats for dealing with endangered and protected species;
- promoting awareness and involvement of stakeholders (e.g. landowners and keepers, national and local authorities, professional NGOs) in the practical protection of species;
- raise public awareness of the need for and opportunities for the protection of species by encouraging their involvement in conservation measures.
- an updated list of endangered species and an assessment of their degree of vulnerability (at least 800 species) has been carried out in accordance with the criteria developed by the IUCN;
- updated list of protected species as draft legislation;
- a system of criteria for updating the list of protected species has been developed;
- prepared data sheets for each threatened species, both in printed form as the Red Paper and in electronic form, in the form of an Internet site;
- updated and updated information on endangered species in the nature data management system “Ozols”;
- improved functionality of the nature data management system “Ozola” for the management of data on endangered species.
- IDENTIFICATION No.
- IMPLEMENTATION TIME
- 1 October 2020 - 31 December 2024
- TOTAL FUNDING
- EU CO-FINANCING
- 55% or EUR 1 488 458 funded by the European Commission's LIFE Programme
- NATIONAL CO-FINANCING
- 45% or 1 217 833 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
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- ABBREVIATION
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» MANAGING PARTNER
» LIAISON PARTNERS
- Nature Conservation Agency
Jēkabs Dzenis
LIFE for Species project coordinator. LIFE-IP LatViaNature project expert - Siguldas birojs, Baznīcas iela 7, Sigulda, LV 2150
