Online seminar “Climate change impacts on society and territories”

Location: Online (link will be provided upon registration)

Language: Latvian and Lithuanian (simultaneous translation will be provided)

Event description:

Join us for an online seminar to understand the impacts of climate change in Latvia and Lithuania and explore opportunities for effective adaptation. This seminar will provide insights into climate change observations and consequences in both countries, focusing on the risks posed by climate change and adaptation strategies. Additionally, participants will learn about the socio-economic forecast for Zemgale and how climate change considerations are integrated into Zemgale municipalities’ planning documents.

Registration:

Registration is required and space is limited. Please register by November 26th, by filling out the registration form: Application for the seminar “Climate Change Impacts on Society and Territories”.

Agenda:

• 9:00-9:10|Seminar opening|Instructions for using the simultaneous translation channels|Artūrs Penčura, Zemgale Planning Region
• 9:10-9:40|Climate change observations and consequences in Latvia|Andris Vīksna, Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre
• 9:40-10:10|Climate change observations and consequences in Lithuania|Diana Samulionytė, Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service
• 10:10-10:40|Climate change: risks, adaptation and cooperation|Kristīne Zommere-Rotčenkova, Ministry of Climate and Energy of the Republic of Latvia
• 10:40-11:00|Zemgale socio-economic forecast in the context of climate change|Evija Erkšķe, Zemgale Planning Region
• 11:00-11:20|Adaptation to climate change – scope in the planning documents of Zemgale municipalities|Ingrīda Brēmere, Baltic Environmental Forum
• 11:20-11:30|Questions and answers|Closing of the seminar

Note: The seminar will be bilingual, and speakers will present in Latvian and Lithuanian. Simultaneous translation from Latvian to Lithuanian and from Lithuanian to Latvian will be provided to seminar participants using separate audio channels on the online platform.

Contact information about the event: arturs.pencura@zpr.gov.lv