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LIFE-IP LatViaNature International Conference
"Together for Nature: Merging Public and Private Efforts"

September 25-26, 2025, Rīga, University of Latvia, House of Nature. 

This two-day event will bring together experts from the public and private sectors to explore innovative strategies for achieving the objectives of the new Nature Restoration Law and to share experiences from the numerous nature conservation and restoration initiatives. 

Key topics include: 

Incentivizing private landowners through funding schemes

 Volunteer contributions to habitat and species management

 Stakeholder engagement and communication

Registration is open until 30.05.2025. You can register by filling out the form available HERE

Who should attend? 

Nature conservation practitioners, policy makers, European Commission representatives, NGOs, LIFE projects, and private sector stakeholders. 

The program includes: 

 Plenary and thematic sessions featuring expert speakers; 

 A poster session highlighting successful projects, case studies and initiatives; 

 A field trip to get acquainted with public and private efforts in nature restoration or taking part in a volunteer event ”Let’s do it for Nature!” near lake Kaņieris. 

 

The conference will serve as a forum to exchange best practices, foster collaboration, and develop a strategic vision for nature restoration across Europe.  

Conference language: English

Conference format: in-person

Conference participation fee: Free, covered by the LIFE-IP LatViaNature project. However, participants are invited to submit a summary of their experiences and approaches to ensure enhanced exchange of best practices. Please note that accommodation and travel costs are not covered. 

 

Conference Agenda 2025_04_16

25th September 2025 – Day 1 (Plenary Session & Thematic Sessions)
26th September 2025 – Day 2 (Field Trip of choice) (TBA)

On day two of the conference, participants will be able to see the real-life experience of our conference themes. Choose one of the field trips below to discover stewardship or volunteerism in action.

Review the information below at your convenience, and we will send out the registration forms shortly to all participants.

Experience Stories of Private Land Stewardship

Departure from Rīga (Conference venue) 8:00

Travel into Latvia’s countryside, where biodiversity meets entrepreneurship.

Farm Ozoliņi. Living Forest site, organic herbal tea and the label Grassland Product 

Find out more about the site >>> 

Farm Atēnas. Blooming Meadows site and the label Grassland Product

Find out more about the site >>> 

Find out more about the label Grassland Product >>>

Return to Rīga city center (Conference venue) 16:30*

* If your schedule allows, we encourage you to choose to the extended day trip, that includes an additional site to visit:

Ērgļi Railway Station Restaurant and its owner’s experience story.

Return to Rīga city center (Conference venue) 20:00

Hands-On Conservation Day Trip

Departure from Rīga city center (Conference venue) 9:00

Join a volunteer event in Ķemeri National Park:

  • participate in practical habitat (7230 Alkaline fens) management – raking hay near Lake Kaņieris.
  • visit Lake Kaņieris reeds trail (~1,5 km hike, level: easy).

Find out more about Lake Kaņieris >>>  

Return to Rīga city center (Conference venue) 16:00

We encourage all oral presenters (from both Plenary and Thematic Sessions), poster authors and participants to submit a short description of your experience or approach to nature conservation. Experiences and approaches will be compiled in the online edition “Together for Nature: Highlights from around Europe”.

The summary on experience and approach and a nature-related photo can be submitted during registration by filling out the form OR via e-mail to latvaianature@daba.gov.lv by May 30, 2025.

Submission Requirements:

The summary must not exceed 400 words. It should include the following details:

  • Author(s) name(s)
  • Author(s) affiliation(s)
  • Author(s) email address(es)
  • Up to 5 key words

Formatting:

The text should be formatted in Times New Roman, font size 12.

Please ensure that your summary is submitted using the Summary Submission Form below. An example is provided for your reference.

Submission Deadline: 30.05.2025

Summary form

Summary example

Submit your summary using the registration form. 

 

We are pleased to offer special accommodation rates per night (with breakfast and VAT 21% included) to conference participants at the three closest hotels to the conference venue (University of Latvia, House of Nature, Jelgavas Street 1, Rīga, Latvia):

1) Radisson Blu Daugava Hotel Riga

  • Standart single room 95 EUR
  • Standart double room 105 EUR

2) Wellton Riverside SPA Hotel

  • 10% off on every room type

3) AVALON HOTEL & Conferences

  • Standart single room 85 EUR
  • Standart double room 90 EUR

4) Aparthotel Amella (breakfast excluded)

  • Classic Twin/Double apartment 70 EUR
  • Standard Twin/Double apartment 75 EUR
  • Superior Double apartment 80 EUR

To access exclusive room rates, please use the code NATURE when making your reservation. The hotels are conveniently located a ~15-40 minute walk from the event venue (Maps are available HERE).

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Lead partner:  

Nature Conservation Agency

+371 67509545, +371 26392352
latvianature@daba.gov.lv
7 Baznicas Street, Sigulda, LV-2150, Latvia 

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