Salmon Stocking in the Gauja River – Perspectives on Sustainable Fisheries and Environmental Governance

On 1 May 2026, a salmon stocking event took place on the banks of the Gauja River during the Anglers’ Festival, organized by BIOR. While such initiatives are commonly associated with fish stock restoration, they also raise broader questions about the relationships among human activity, aquatic ecosystems, sustainable resource use, and environmental governance. Continue reading “AQUA4DEV-BS Think Tank: Perspectives on Sustainable Fisheries”

Small-Scale Pond Aquaculture under Climate Variability – Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Management

The recent winter became a serious test for many small water bodies and fish populations across Latvia. Following the melting of the ice cover in spring, the situation in ponds appeared highly uneven: while some ponds experienced relatively successful overwintering conditions, others suffered significant fish mortality. Shallow and overgrown water bodies proved particularly vulnerable, as oxygen depletion develops more rapidly under prolonged ice cover. Continue reading “AQUA4DEV-BS Think Tank: Pond Aquaculture under Climate Variability”

Aquaculture Europe 2026 to Take Place in Slovenia

Aquaculture Europe 2026, one of the leading European conferences in the aquaculture sector, will take place in Ljubljana, bringing together researchers, industry representatives, policymakers, and innovation experts from across Europe. Continue reading “AQUA4DEV-BS News: Conference “Aquaculture Europe 2026””

The scientific article “Forest change across the European Union: spatial patterns, drivers, and governance insights from a pan-European expert survey“, prepared within the Europe-LAND project, has been published in the journal “Annals of Forest Science”.

Presentation at the Conference “It’s About People 2026”

Under the project “Potential of traditional and recirculation inland aquaculture for inclusive and intelligent fisheries development in the Baltic States (AQUA4DEV-BS)” participation took place in the conference “It’s About People 2026: Answering Current Challenges in Society, Health and Technology” – the 14th Annual Conference of Europe’s Sciences and Arts Leaders and Scholars, organized by Alma Mater Europaea on 13–18 March 2026 in Maribor, Slovenia, and online.

During the conference, the presentation entitled “AI, Environmental Limits and Justice: Assessing Digital Innovation beyond Planetary Boundaries” was delivered. Continue reading “AQUA4DEV-BS News: Conference “It’s About People 2026””

Riga to Host EIFAAC 2026 International Symposium on Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture

The European Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture Advisory Commission (EIFAAC) International Symposium and 34th Session will take place in Riga from 5 to 9 October 2026, bringing together researchers, policymakers, fisheries experts, and stakeholders from across Europe and beyond. Continue reading “AQUA4DEV-BS News: EIFAAC 2026 International Symposium”

European Union Support for Aquaculture Highlights Sustainability and Resilience Challenges in the Baltic Region

Rural Support Service has announced new European Union funding opportunities for the aquaculture sector, providing support for both aquaculture development investments and aquaculture stock insurance. While these measures are primarily aimed at supporting business development, they also highlight broader issues related to sustainable fisheries development, innovation, and sectoral resilience in the Baltic region. Continue reading “AQUA4DEV-BS Think Tank: EU Support for Aquaculture”

IMPLEMENTATION OF A NEW PROJECT “POTENTIAL OF TRADITIONAL AND RECIRCULATION INLAND AQUACULTURE FOR INCLUSIVE AND INTELLIGENT FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT IN THE BALTIC STATES (AQUA4DEV-BS)” HAS COMMENCED

The Institute of Legal Sciences at the Faculty of Law of the University of Latvia, implementation of the project “Potential of traditional and recirculation inland aquaculture for inclusive and intelligent fisheries development in the Baltic States (AQUA4DEV-BS)” has commenced. The aim of the project is to explore the potential of traditional and recirculation inland aquaculture for inclusive and intelligent fisheries development in the Baltic States. Continue reading “Project AQUA4DEV-BS begins”

The scientific article “Drivers of forest land, management, and policy changes in Latvia: Over a century of transitions“, prepared within the Europe-LAND project, has been published in the journal “Trees, Forests and People“.

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The ongoing increase in global production has generated substantial volumes of waste, accumulated in landfills, open dumpsites, and brownfields of industrial waste. Although advances in recycling, reuse, and natural biodegradation have reduced the burden, legacy, and active and abandoned landfill sites remain critical environmental and urban planning challenges. Especially older or poorly managed sites – lack proper containment and post-closure care, resulting in unstable, degraded terrain often referred to as former dumps rather than engineered landfills. Real estate as well as municipal benefits can be gained in valuable lands with great developers’ interest, incorporating geotechnical engineering principles to ensure environmental safety, structural stability, and long-term viability for economic gains. Continue reading “Green redevelopment aspects of landfills – Geotechnical and ecosystem services restoration challenges for real estate beneficiaries”