Save the date: 20/5/2021 - Interregional Workshop organised by Zemgale, Latvia
On 20th May 2021 Zemgale Planning Region will host an interregional workshop with topic sections such as: an overview of the recent studies on invasive species in EU and Latvia, the main regulations concerning the invasive species in EU and Latvia, the climate and territorial aspects in Latvia, as well as an overview about environmental impact assessment of invasive alien species (IAS). studies on invasive species in EU and Latvia, the main regulations concerning the invasive species in EU and Latvia, the climate and territorial aspects in Latvia, as well as an overview about environmental impact assessment of invasive alien species (IAS).
Considering the current epidemiological situation and travel limitations, the workshop will be organized through an internet platform and it will last one day. Thematic focus of the workshop will be: Territories’ vulnerability to invasive alien species and the workshop will be structured around three related topics related to the regional risk assessments: 1) legislative framework; 2) assessment methodologies; 3) risk assessment of IAS. Presentations from the partners will give an overview on the existing experience and applied practices, thus paving way for a more unified approach and more efficient management of the IAS in the EU.
Zemgale Planning Region expects that all the project partners, as well as regional authorities’ officials, experts; stakeholders will attend the interregional workshop.
