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Environmental Assistance to Eastern Europe 2001
During the period 1991-2000, the total Danish environmental support to Latvia
has exceeded DKK 400 million, making Denmark the largest bilateral environmental donor in
Latvia. In December 2001, the agreement on the environmental co-operation between Latvia
and Denmark was prolonged for another year. In 2001, twelve projects have been granted in
Latvia, totalling approx. DKK 40 million. Compared to the previous year there has been a
slight decrease from seventeen projects totalling DKK 42 million.
At the Helsinki meeting in December 1999, Latvia was invited to start negotiations on
admission to EU. The country is in the process of transposing and implementing more than
36 directives in the environmental sector. The negotiations with EU on complying with the
environmental requirements were closed on November 28. 2001. Latvia was granted eight
interim arrangements for the implementation of various directives. By the end of 2002, all
laws are expected to be in line with the EU laws.
The approximation process forms the framework of the development of environmental
politics in Latvia, and both the waste water and the waste sectors will continue to
require substantial investments. Therefore, the adaptation of legislation and
administration in the environmental sector has played a pronounced role in the Danish
environmental support to Latvia. A major part of the Danish support (86%) is technical
assistance to the approximation process in Latvia.
The projects comprise support to environmental regulation of small and medium-sized
enterprises, plus an increased effort to build up the capacity for conducting
environmental inspections and control duties, including the establishing of a reference
laboratory. Furthermore, support is granted for the implementation of the EU directive on
air quality.
So far, approximately half of the environmental support has been for waste water and
drinking water projects. Substantial environmental effects have been achieved. In 2001,
this effort has been continued on a smaller scale. DEPA has focused more on the Latvian
efforts to adapt the laws to the EU environmental requirements.
In addition to this DEPA supported two regional initiatives for a better control with
hazardous chemicals, including among other things a baseline study of the POP substances
comprehended by the Stockholm Convention.
Nature conservation work in Latvia make up approx. 30% of the Danish environmental
support in the country. It comprises support for the implementation of an action plan for
biodiversity and good management practice in the Latvian forest sector.
Project title
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Supervision of Projects on Construction of Waste Water
Treatment Plants in Aizkraukle and Gulbene, supplementary grant
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File no.
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124/023-0082T |
Project recipient
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The technical managements in Aizkraukle and Gulbene, Latvia
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Project manager
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Water and Power Planners A/S |
| Project description |
This is a supplementary grant for a project which, among
other things, comprises supervision of the construction of two waste water treatment
plants in Aizkraukle and Gulbene in Latvia. The project is extended due to several
unforeseen and new demands to the advisor who is to carry out the supervision.
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Environmental effect (expected)
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No direct effect. |
Grant
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DKK 208,226 |
| Total costs |
DKK 208,226 |
Project title
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Environmental Regulation of Category B and C
Installations, Latvia
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File no.
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124/023-0121 |
Project recipient
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The Latvian Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional
Development
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Project manager
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COWI as |
| Project description |
The project is to develop coherent and realistic regulations
for category B and C companies and strengthen the possibility of an effective
implementation of the provisions. The project will prepare proposals for regulations,
strengthen institutional development, build up capacity with the environmental employees,
implement pilot activities among selected companies, information of the private sector and
carry out economical assessments on the private and public sectors. Permission to category
B companies will be integrated (including air, water, waste etc.) and to some extent build
on public participation and promote the use of Best Available Techniques (BAT).
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Environmental effect (expected)
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Focus on integrated permissions based on BAT will increase
the understanding of production processes and the environmental effect. An increased
monitoring and enforcement is prerequisite for reduced pollution, but alone it will not
lead to a reduction. It is expected, that the project in the long term will lead to a
reduced pollution, improved energy efficiency and other environmental effects.
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Grant
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DKK 5,655,177 |
| Total costs |
DKK 5,655,177 |
Project title
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Support to the Approximation Process in the Ministry of
Environmental Protection and Regional Development
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File no.
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124/023-0129 |
Project recipient
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The Latvian Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional
Development and the Danish Environmental Support Programme
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Project manager
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The Latvian Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional
Development
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| Project description |
Primarily the project co-ordinator is to co-ordinate
activities under environmental legislation projects supported by the Danish Environmental
Support Programme, but assistance will also be given to The Latvian Ministry of
Environmental Protection and Regional Development (MEPRD) in developing an extensive and
co-ordinated project portfolio to support the adaptation of the Latvian environmental laws
to the EU requirements. The work of the co-ordinator in MEPRD will mainly be bound up with
legislation for the water sector. The co-ordinator is to ensure the exchange of
information between the legislation projects and MEPRD and to ensure a regular supervision
of the projects. Monthly reports are sent to MEPRD and DEPA.
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Environmental effect (expected)
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There will be no immediate environmental effect of the
project but a strengthened legislation is prerequisite for a reduced pollution, increased
energy efficiency and other environmental effects.
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Grant
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DKK 298,320 |
| Total costs |
DKK 298,320 |
Project title
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Implementation of Latvian Biodiversity Action Plan |
File no.
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124/023-0132 |
Project recipient
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The Latvian Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional
Development
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Project manager
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Carl Bro as |
| Project description |
On the basis of the convention on biodiversity Latvia has
formulated the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (BDAP), which was passed in
parliament on May 16. 2000. Through the preparation of an implementation plan,
institutional development and information activities the project will support the
implementation of BDAP. The full implementation includes the effectuation of the
requirements stated in the EU birds and habitat directives.
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Environmental effect (expected)
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The project comprises activities that will reduce major
threats against the biodiversity, for instance logging, drainage, an increased pressure on
the nature due to recreational purposes, pollution and extraction of raw materials.
Furthermore, the project aims at strengthening the sustainable development and to
co-ordinate the fulfilment of relevant international agreements.
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Grant
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DKK 7,350,000 |
| Total costs |
DKK 7,350,000 |
Project title
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PHARE LSIF - 8 Towns Project |
File no.
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124/023-0135 |
Project recipient
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The Latvian Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional
Development
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Project manager
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NEFCO |
| Project description |
This projects is part of a PHARE LSIF project having the
overall objective of bringing the water supply and waste water management in eight Latvian
towns (110,000 inhabitants) to EU standards. The project will implement an ongoing effort,
supported by Denmark, on waste water in six out of eight towns. The implementation of the
project means, that the total future water management in these six towns will be in
compliance with EU standards.
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Environmental effect (expected)
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The supply of drinking water in eight Latvian towns will be
brought up to EU standards. Especially the content of Fe, Mn and NO3 will be
reduced to EU standards.
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Grant
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DKK 5,800,000 |
| Total costs |
DKK 60,000,000 |
Project title
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Baltic States Regional Project on Chemicals Control
(BACCON)
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File no.
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124/023-0142 |
Project recipient
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Ten Baltic companies |
Project manager
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Baltic Environmental Forum |
| Project description |
Workshops, training seminars, preparation of manuals and
spreading of information is carried out in order to get management and administrative
tools spread into and accepted by the industry in Baltic countries. The effort comprises
a) communication/information on hazardous chemicals, b) screening in preparation for
substitution, c) reporting on chemicals. Ten companies are to enter into an obligation to
implement integrated chemicals risk management (HELCOM 19/5) in their preparations for
EMAS or ISO certification.
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Environmental effect (expected)
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Better management of hazardous chemicals in ten Baltic
companies. |
Grant
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DKK 1,575,000 |
| Total costs |
DKK 4,200,000 |
Project title
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Study Visit from Latvian Officials - Phare Twinning
Hazardous Waste Project
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File no.
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124/023-0145 |
Project recipient
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The Latvian Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional
Development and regional authorities in Latvia
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Project manager
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DEPA |
| Project description |
The grant is in support of Latvian officials going on a study
tour to Denmark to see how hazardous waste is handled in Denmark. The study tour is part
of the Phare twinning project and the Danish support is to make possible a wider
participation from Latvia.
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Environmental effect (expected)
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No direct effect, but the study tour will contribute to a
better solution to the Latvian management of hazardous waste and thus result in a general
improvement of the environment in Latvia.
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Grant
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DKK 95,054 |
| Total costs |
DKK 162,311 |
Project title
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Capacity Building - Inspection and Control &
Laboratory Facilities
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File no.
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124/023-0146 |
Project recipient
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The Latvian environmental authorities |
Project manager
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NIRAS |
| Project description |
This project concerns the transfer of Danish environmental
knowledge and technology to the Latvian environmental authorities. The aim is to
produce instructions and training courses that will ensure the necessary lift of the
decentralised capacity for environmental considerations, control and enforcement.
Furthermore, the project will consolidate the Latvian reference laboratory, standardise
and improve sampling and will establish and evaluate models for Latvian control of
polluting companies.
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Environmental effect (expected)
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Not quantifiable in this project. |
Grant
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DKK 8,917,609 |
| Total costs |
DKK 8,917,609 |
Project title
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Good Management Practises in Latvian Forestry - Bridging
the Gap between Forestry Research and Practise
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File no.
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124/023-0147 |
Project recipient
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Latvian State Forestry Research Institute – SILAVA |
Project manager
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Danish Forest and Landscape Research Institute |
| Project description |
In recent years Latvian forestry has undergone major changes.
Approx. 150,000 new private forest owners have established themselves and the yearly
felling has increased from approx. 4 million m3 to approx. 14 million m3.
Previously, the Latvian forestry research institute - SILAVA - only advised the
authorities, but is now facing the challenge of having to advise both the forest
authorities, the national forest company and the new private owners. The project supports
SILAVA by the Danish Forest and Landscape Research Institute passing on know-how on
communication of research achievements Furthermore, the project aims at giving the
practicians of the trade knowledge on sustainable forestry and thereby contribute to a
sustainable use of the Latvian forests including the protection of considerable natural
amenities.
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Environmental effect (expected)
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The effect of this project cannot be measured directly in the
reduction of pollution. The benefit of the project is an increased awareness of and
knowledge on sustainable forestry among both practicians and advisers.
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Grant
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DKK 3,683,288 |
| Total costs |
DKK 4,518,458 |
Project title
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Assistance to Latvia on Implementation of the EU Ambient
Air Quality Directive
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File no.
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124/023-0149 |
Project recipient
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The Latvian Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional
Development
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Project manager
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Danish Toxicology Centre |
| Project description |
The Latvian laws have been brought into agreement with the EU
framework directive on air quality. The project supports the implementation of the laws
through the development of capacity for assessment and management of air quality, the
harmonisation with EU requirements on air monitoring, and the development of an
operational system for information of the public and for decision-makers. Institutional
support will be given to the Latvian hydrometeorological institute (HMA), Riga City
Council Air Quality Department (RCC/AQD) and Environmental Data Centre (EDC) (now Latvian
Environment Agency). The project comprises training in the development of air quality
models and the development of information strategies. Furthermore, The Latvian Ministry of
Environmental Protection and Regional Development is supported in the development of
proposals for regulations necessary for the transposing of other EU Directives on air
quality.
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Environmental effect (expected)
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The environmental effects of the project cannot be
immediately measured. However, the air quality is expected to be improved by virtue of the
improved management of air quality and a higher level of information.
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Grant
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DKK 5,365,644 |
| Total costs |
DKK 5,365,644 |
Project title
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Supply of Equipment for Continuous Emission Monitoring of
Mobile/Semi-Mobile Incinerator for Pesticides in Latvia
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File no.
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124/023-0152 |
Project recipient
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The Latvian Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional
Development
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Project manager
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Chemcontrol a/s |
| Project description |
In an ongoing project the Danish Environmental Support
Programme supports the establishing of a semi-mobile incinerator for pesticides. This
project delivers half of the necessary measuring equipment for continuous measurements of
flue gas according to the requirements in the EU Directives on incinerator plants for
hazardous waste.
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Environmental effect (expected)
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Ensuring continuous measurements of flue gas emissions to be
used for own and external control and for taking measures towards exceedings of limit
values for emission, so that the environment is not unduly strained.
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Grant
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DKK 425,000 |
| Total costs |
DKK 850,000 |
Project title
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Defining Favourable Conservation Status and Management
Plans for Selected Natura 2000 Sites in Latvia – project preparation
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File no.
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124/023-0154 |
Project recipient
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The Latvian Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional
Development
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Project manager
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Rambøll as |
| Project description |
This is a mission based on the wishes of The Latvian Ministry
of Environmental Protection and Regional Development. Based on this a project document is
to be formulated in the format of the Danish Environmental Support Programme in
preparation for a tender. The mission is to elucidate and formulate the wish for Danish
assistance in the preparation and implementation of concrete management plans according to
the requirements in the habitat directive on maintenance of favourable conservation
status. Also, the mission is to ensure the broad/general relevance of the project. The
Latvian Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development has designated river
beds as a type of nature that will be of particular valuable importance in relation to a
future Latvian Natura 2000 network. Therefore, the mission is to deliberate how areas with
that type of nature can be included as pilot areas in relation to the implementation of
concrete management plans and other necessary administrative actions in relation to the EU
birds and habitat directives.
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Environmental effect (expected)
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The Danish Environmental Support Programme has helped Latvia
achieve considerable objectives in the implementation of the EU birds and habitat
directives and the future Natura 2000 network. This project will ensure a sustainable
administration in selected nature areas. Furthermore, it will lay down guidelines for
other areas.
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Grant
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DKK 297,436 |
| Total costs |
DKK 297,436 |
Project title
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Latvian Biodiversity Action Plan Project – tender |
File no.
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129-0203 |
Project recipient
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The Latvian Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional
Development
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Project manager
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Modus Consult I/S |
| Project description |
Latvia has formulated a 'National Biodiversity Strategy and
Action Plan' (BDAP). This project handles the tender process to support the implementation
of the strategy and the action plan. The full implementation of BDAP includes the
preparation of an implementation plan, institutional development and information
activities, i.e. fulfilment of the requirements of the EU birds and habitat Directives and
the Washington/CÍTES Convention.
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Environmental effect (expected)
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BDAP includes activities which will reduce the threats
against the biodiversity in Latvia. Furthermore, the plan is an attempt to meet the
requirements of various international agreements.
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Grant
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DKK 207,966 |
| Total costs |
DKK 209,966 |
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