6th International Conference 'Sustainable Management of Natural Resources – a Precondition for Successful Socio-economic Development During the Implementation of the European Union's New Environmental Policy'

We would be truly honoured if you participated in the 6th International
Conference organised by the Forest Certification Council of Latvia!

What are the core guidelines of the EU's new environmental policy, and how can we promote sustainable and socio-economically sound management of Latvia's natural resources in that context?
Industry experts and representatives of the scientific community will address these issues at the conference, sharing research and experience with the aim of promoting the growth of the forestry and related sectors based on cooperation and science.

The conference will take place:
LIVE STREAM: www.zemeunvalsts.lv and konferences.db.lv
IN PERSON*: LLU MF, Jelgava, Akadēmijas iela 11, LV-3001

REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE

Participation in the conference is free of charge with prior registration.

CONFERENCE SESSIONS:

1. The European Union's new environmental policy – the most optimal solutions for its implementation. Sustainable use of natural resources in changing climate conditions – a balance of aspirations and possibilities in Latvia and Europe

2. Sustainable use of natural resources in changing climate conditions – a balance of aspirations and possibilities in Latvia and Europe

3. Preservation of healthy ecosystems in new conditions – problems and opportunities

4. Implementation of EU Biodiversity Strategy requirements and ensuring socio-economic stability – problems and solutions

SPEAKERS AT THE CONFERENCE:

Jānis Eglīts, Head of the Office of the Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Latvia
Arnis Muižnieks, Chairman of the Board of the Latvian Forest Owners Association
Dr. silv. Āris Jansons, Leading Researcher at the LSFRI Silava
Dr. Peter Holmgren, CEO FutureVistas AB (Sweden)
Dr. silv. Dagnis Dubrovskis, Leading Researcher at the Department of Forest Utilisation, LLU MF
Dr. Anne Tolvanen, Professor, Director of the LandClimate Research Programme (Finland)
Dr. hab. Piotr S. Mederski, Professor at Poznań University (Poland)
Dr. biol. Uldis Valainis, Leading Researcher at the Institute of Life Sciences and Technologies, DU
Dr. geogr. Raimonds Kasparinskis, Head of the Department of Geography at the University of Latvia's Faculty of Geography and Earth Sciences, Associate Professor, Leading Researcher
Dr. geogr. Zigmārs Rendenieks, Researcher at the University of Latvia's Faculty of Geography and Earth Sciences
Dr. geogr. Ivo Vinogradovs, Leading Researcher at the Department of Geography at the University of Latvia's Faculty of Geography and Earth Sciences