{"id":22634,"date":"2026-05-20T16:23:55","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T13:23:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/latvianature.daba.gov.lv\/?p=22634"},"modified":"2026-09-03T16:27:57","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T13:27:57","slug":"delegation-from-the-state-parliament-of-north-rhine-westphalia-visits-the-nature-conservation-agency-and-latvianature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/latvianature.daba.gov.lv\/en\/news\/delegation-from-the-state-parliament-of-north-rhine-westphalia-visits-the-nature-conservation-agency-and-latvianature\/","title":{"rendered":"Delegation from the State Parliament of North Rhine-Westphalia visits the Nature Conservation Agency and LatViaNature"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>During their several-day visit to Latvia, the delegation met with representatives of public authorities and sectoral organisations to learn about approaches to nature conservation, forestry and rural area management in Latvia.<\/p>\n<p>During the visit to the Nature Conservation Agency, Andris \u0160irovs introduced the delegation to the Agency\u2019s responsibilities, areas of work and experience in nature conservation in Latvia. 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