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Learn about biodiversity protection and wetland preservation within the framework of the UrbUmbrella project

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The UrbUmbrella project promotes the protection and preservation of biodiversity affected by climate change and human activity, using nature-based solutions for wetland preservation in the cities of the cross-border regions of Daugavpils (Latvia) and Zarasai (Lithuania).

On March 5, 2026, from 14:00 to 16:00, at the online cross-learning workshop, there will be an opportunity to learn more about the project activities taking place within the framework of nature restoration works in the area adjacent to the river Daugava in the Ruģeļi neighbourhood, where urban wetlands are being restored using nature-based solutions, which is an innovative method that will promote long-term preservation and protection of biodiversity, as well as about the activities taking place on Didžioji Island in the city of Zarasai, where the wetland ecosystem is being restored.

The online event will feature not only experts from the UrbUmbrella project, but also representatives from Latgale Zoo, the Latvian Nature Conservation Agency and the World Wide Fund for Nature. It will be an opportunity to learn, gain new experience, get inspired, network, participate in discussions and find answers to questions of interest. Working language: English.

The project “Joint nature-based preservation of climate change/humans-threatened urban LV-LT cross-border wetlands umbrella biodiversity by innovative solutions, reintroduction and joint management”, UrbUmbrella/ No. LL-00232, has been approved within the framework of the priority green and sustainable development, the specific objective of which is to improve nature protection and preservation, biodiversity and green infrastructure, including in urban areas, by reducing all types of pollution.

Agenda of the event

Link to the online event:

https://url-shortener.me/EEZH

More about the online event:

https://www.daugavpils.lv/pilseta/par-daugavpili/pilsetas-zinas/aicinam-uz-parrobezu-starpnozaru-izglitojoso-pieredzes-apmainas-darba-grupas-tiksanos-tiessaiste-projekta-urbumbrella-ietvaros

 

 

Date: March 5, 2026
2:00 pm
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