The President of the European Commission, in her letter to the prime ministers of EU member states, outlines a possible review of EU green policy instruments while reaffirming the Union’s long-term climate goals. The main emphasis is placed on balancing climate ambitions with economic competitiveness and social impact. What does this mean for Latvia? Discussions on the next phase of EU climate policy will directly affect Latvia’s energy sector, industry, transport, and agricu

Freight road transport in Latvia is one of the largest sources of greenhouse gas emissions, and without a clear national strategy there is a risk of losing competitiveness and failing to meet the country’s emission reduction targets. A study by the association Sustainability Cluster  reveals that the sector generates more than 2.3 million tonnes of CO₂ annually, and that Latvia still lacks a targeted policy to support the transition to modern, efficient, and environmentally f

In Latvia, at the end of 2024, the government approved a new draft Climate Law that transposes EU requirements and strengthens climate-neutrality goals and instruments. The law is currently under consideration in the Saeima and will become one of the cornerstones of Latvia’s climate policy. Key facts and challenges The National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP 2021–2030) has been updated and should be used as a strategic framework; however, its implementation requires concrete

Transport decarbonization in Latvia is developing in the passenger car sector, with electric cars becoming increasingly popular. However,...

Latvian companies are increasingly strengthening their position in the European green energy market, showcasing innovations that will...

The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has identified two main transport policy priorities for the coming years, which will...

In building construction and also during their operation, requirements for reducing greenhouse gas emissions are increasingly coming into...

Riga plans to introduce a low-emission zone to reduce air pollution and improve the city’s sustainable mobility. This initiative will...

On March 5, Jelgava hosted a meeting of the Zemgale Planning Region’s Joint Climate, Energy and Environment Coordination Group, where...

Dekarbonizācija The association is starting to conduct research on support tools for the decarbonization of freight and municipal transport.

On February 28, in Riga, our association hosted an event that brought together industry professionals—freight transport companies,...

The level of urgency from businesses regarding the government’s ambiguous stance on emissions reduction and so-called climate neutrality...

Sustainable construction is no longer just a trend—it has become the industry standard shaping the future of the real estate market in...

IoT solutions are rapidly being adopted in Latvian companies and will become a significant part of digital transformation in the coming...

At the end of 2024, the association was offered a partnership in the project “Latvia and Norway Hydrogen Study,” which is being...

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Dienas Bizness, 26.11.2024 Decarbonising transport will require not only changing the vehicle fleet but also focusing on producing green...

On November 22 in Cēsis, at the seminar “Challenges and Solutions for Transport Decarbonisation,” industry experts, entrepreneurs, and...

Vidzemes plānošanas reģions aicina pašvaldību speciālistus un transporta nozares pārstāvjus piedalīties seminārā "Transporta dekarbonizācija

Delfi.lv : 5.11.2024 Biofuel (photo: Shutterstock) It has been calculated that adding a biological blend makes fuel cheaper than using...