Enhancing Urban Resilience with Climate Adaptive Green Space Planning in Latvia and Lithuania

Programme 2021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A Latvia-Lithuania

Date of latest update: 2025-12-16

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Description (LV):

Latviju un Lietuvu vieno kopīgi izaicinājumi, kas saistīti ar ES vides politikas ieviešanu, kurā nozīmīgu vietu ieņem pilsētvides zaļās infrastruktūras izveide un klimata pārmaiņām pielāgotu apstādījumu ieviešana. Tomēr bieži vien pašvaldību un nozares speciālistiem trūkst zināšanu un prasmju, kas ļautu šādas ilgtspējīgas pieejas integrēt vietējos attīstības plānošanas dokumentos, ainavu un būvprojektos. Projekta mērķis ir palielināt pašvaldību un nozares speciālistu skaitu Latvijas–Lietuvas programmas teritorijā, kuri izprot un pielieto inovatīvus, uz pētījumiem balstītus risinājumus klimata pārmaiņām pielāgotu apstādījumu izveidē un integrēšanai pilsētvides zaļajā infrastruktūrā. Jauniegūtās zināšanas būs atbalsts vietējām pašvaldībām ES vides politikas īstenošanā un iekļaušanā teritoriju plānošanā un pārvaldībā. Projektā sadarbosies Latvijas un Lietuvas universitātes, lai dalītos savā pieredzē un zināšanās un nodrošinātu starpnozaru pieeju. Aktivitātes galvenokārt būs vērstas uz piemērotu augu sugu izvēli pilsētvides teritorijām un bioloģiski daudzveidīgas pilsētas zaļās infrastruktūras izveidi. Projekta partneri izstrādās un testēs apmācību programmu, metodoloģiskos materiālus un rokasgrāmatu pašvaldību un nozares speciālistiem. Sabiedrības izglītošanai un informēšanai tiks izmantota projekta laikā izveidota klimatam pielāgotu apstādījumu pilotteritorija Jelgavā, kā arī animēti infografiku video. Projekta jaunievedums ir klimata pārmaiņām adaptīvu un pilsētvidei piemērotu augu sortimenta izstrāde, kas līdz šim nav veikts ne Latvijā, ne Lietuvā. Tas veicinās zaļāku un noturīgāku pilsētu veidošanu, kā arī palielinās sabiedrības izpratni par ilgtspējīgu pilsētu apzaļumošanas nozīmi.

Description (LT):

Latvija ir Lietuva susiduria su bendrais iššūkiais įgyvendinant naujas ES politikos gaires, susijusias su žaliąja infrastruktūra ir klimato kaitai atsparių žaliųjų erdvių kūrimu. Tai apima tvarių praktikų integravimą į vietos strategijas, planavimo dokumentus, kraštovaizdžio ir statybos projektus. Tačiau savivaldybių ir šio sektoriaus specialistams, įgyvendinantiems projektus, trūksta žinių ir įgūdžių. Pateikiamo projekto tikslas – padidinti savivaldybių ir sektoriaus specialistų skaičių Latvijos ir Lietuvos programos teritorijoje, kurie gebėtų suprasti ir taikyti inovatyvius, moksliniais tyrimais pagrįstus sprendimus klimato kaitai atsparioms miesto žaliosioms erdvėms. Tai padės vietos valdžios institucijoms geriau integruoti ES aplinkosaugos strategijas į planavimą ir projektavimą. Projekte dalyvaus Latvijos ir Lietuvos universitetai, kurie dalinsis patirtimi ir užtikrins tarpsektorinį požiūrį. Veiklos bus orientuotos į tinkamų augalų rūšių miestų teritorijoms parinkimą ir biologine įvairove turtingų žaliųjų sistemų kūrimą. Projekto partneriai parengs ir išbandys mokymo programą, parengs metodinę medžiagą ir vadovą, skirtą savivaldybių ir sektoriaus specialistams. Taip pat švietimui ir visuomenės informavimui bus naudojama naujai įrengta bandomoji demonstracinė teritorija Jelgavoje bei animuoti infografikų vaizdo įrašai. Projekto naujovė – tai klimato kaitai pritaikytų miesto augalų asortimento kūrimas – iki šiol netaikytas nei Latvijoje, nei Lietuvoje. Šis sprendimas padės kurti žalesnius, atsparesnius miestus ir didins visuomenės informuotumą apie tvarių miesto želdinių svarbą.

Description (EN):

Latvia and Lithuania faced common challenges related implementation of new EU policies related to green infrastructure and climate change adaptive green spaces. These include integrating sustainable practices into local strategies and planning documents, as well as landscape and construction projects. However, there is a lack of knowledge and skills among municipal and sector specialists. The project aims to increase number of municipal and sector specialists in the Latvia-Lithuania Programme area who understand and apply innovative, research-based solutions for climate change resilient urban greenery. This will help local authorities better incorporate EU environmental strategies into planning and design. The project will bring together Latvian and Lithuanian universities to share expertise and ensure a cross-sectoral approach. Activities will focus on selecting suitable plant species for urban areas, creating biodiversity-rich green systems. The project partners will develop and test training programme, methodical materials and manual for municipal and sector specialists. Also, the newly installed demonstration pilot area in Jelgava and animated infographic videos will be used for education and public awareness raising. The project’s novelty lies in the development of an urban plant assortment adapted to climate change – an approach not yet applied in either Latvia or Lithuania. This will support the creation of greener, more resilient cities and increase public awareness of the importance of sustainable urban greenery.

Expected Achievements (EN): Develop, test and promote a training program for municipal and sector specialists, based on transfer of knowledge and innovative study on climate change adaptive solutions for urban green spaces in the cross-border area

Project outputs: Jointly developed and tested training program on climate change adaptive urban green spaces in the context of specific climate condition and urban environment of cross-border areas(EN)
Cooperation of higher education and research organizations(EN)

Thematic information

Urban development Construction and renovation Climate change and biodiversity

Priority: (VI-A_Lv-Lt_2) Priority 2 Green, resilient and sustainable development

Priority specific objective: RSO2.4. Promoting climate change adaptation and disaster risk prevention and resilience, taking into account eco-system based approaches

Priority policy objective (Interreg specific objective): PO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility

Type of intervention: 060 Adaptation to climate change measures and prevention and management of climate related risks: others, e.g. storms and drought (including awareness raising, civil protection and disaster management systems, infrastructures and ecosystem based approaches)

Partners (2)

Lead Partner: Latvijas Biozinātņu un tehnoloģiju universitāte

Partner’s ID if not PIC: 90000041898

Department: Institute of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Engineering

Address: Liela Street, LV-3001 Jelgava, Latvia

Department address: Rīgas Street, LV-3004 Jelgava, Latvia

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Higher education and research organisations

Website: http://www.lbtu.lv

Total budget: EUR 150 818.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 120 654.40

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 30 163.60

GBER schemes / de minimis: GBER Article 20

Lietuvos inžinerijos kolegija

Name: Lietuvos inžinerijos kolegija

Department: Department of Landscape

Partner’s ID if not PIC: 111967869

Address: Tvirtovės al., LT-50155 Kaunas, Lithuania

Department address: Tvirtovės al., LT-50155 Kaunas, Lithuania

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Higher education and research organisations

Website: https://www.lik.tech/

Total budget: EUR 66 310.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 53 048.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 13 262.00

GBER schemes / de minimis: GBER Article 20

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Lietuvos inžinerijos kolegija Higher Education Institution

Enhancing Urban Resilience with Climate Adaptive Green Space Planning in Latvia and Lithuania

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Latvijas Biozinātņu un tehnoloģiju universitāte

Enhancing Urban Resilience with Climate Adaptive Green Space Planning in Latvia and Lithuania

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Project name (EN): Enhancing Urban Resilience with Climate Adaptive Green Space Planning in Latvia and Lithuania

Project acronym: UrbanGreenAdapt

Project ID: LL-00273

Project start date: 2025-04-01

Project end date: 2027-03-31

Project status: ongoing

Relevant linked projects:

New European Bauhaus (EN) | Enhancing knowledge of climate change adaptive green spaces contributes significantly to the New European Bauhaus initiative by aligning with its principles of sustainability, inclusivity, and aesthetics.
Knowledge on climate change adaptive green spaces emphasizes the creation and maintenance of environmentally friendly urban areas. These spaces enhance biodiversity, mitigate urban heat island effects, contributing to the sustainability goals of the New European Bauhaus.
Training a diverse range of stakeholders, from students to municipal planners and the general public, ensures that a broad spectrum of society is involved in the creation and maintenance of green spaces. This inclusive approach fosters community ownership and ensures that the benefits of green spaces are accessible to all, thereby supporting the New European Bauhaus’s aim of inclusivity.
Training program integrates principles of landscape architecture and planning with innovative design solutions for green spaces, contributing to the aesthetic enhancement of urban environments. Adaptive green spaces can also incorporate elements of cultural and historical significance, enriching the aesthetic and cultural fabric of urban areas.This aligns with the New European Bauhaus’s commitment to beautiful, sustainable design.
By combining elements of environmental science, urban planning, landscape architecture etc., training program on climate change adaptive green spaces promotes an interdisciplinary approach. This holistic perspective is central to the New European Bauhaus, which seeks to merge art, culture, and technology in addressing contemporary challenges. As well as cross-border cooperatin in development of training program and materials on climate change adaptive green spaces foster the exchange of best practices and innovative ideas across borders, encouraging the adoption of successful models and techniques. This supports the New European Bauhaus’s vision of a collaborative and innovative Europe. (EN), The European Green Deal (EN) | Education on climate change adaptive green spaces creates a significant synergy with the European Green Deal by fostering the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to achieve the deal's ambitious environmental and sustainability goals. The European Green Deal aims to make Europe climate-neutral by 2050, protect biodiversity, promote sustainable agriculture, and improve the quality of life for EU citizens. Trainings on adaptive green spaces teaches municipal and sector specialists and policymakers about nature-based solutions that mitigate climate change impacts by sequestering carbon and cooling urban areas. These green spaces also enhance resilience by reducing the risks of flooding and heatwaves. Knowledge about adaptive green spaces empowers stakeholders to make informed decisions that support the Green Deal's objectives of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to climate change. Training program highlights the role of adaptive green spaces in preserving and enhancing biodiversity. This aligns with the Green Deal's goals to protect natural habitats and restore degraded ecosystems. Educated specialists are more likely to engage in innovative projects that contribute to green infrastructure development and sustainability. (EN)

Total budget/expenditure: EUR 217 128.00

Total EU funding (amount): EUR 173 702.40

Total EU funding (co-financing rate): 80.00%

Co-financing sources:

ERDF: Amount, EUR 173 702.40. Co-financing rate, 80.00%.

Investments, deliverables, policy contributions

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Infrastructure investments:

I1.1 - Demonstration pilot area with perennial plantings - EUR 44 648.00 - country: Latvija (LV), town: Jelgava, street: Rīgas iela, 22, postal_code: LV-3004, Latvija (LV00), Zemgale (LV009)

Deliverables:

3day trainings "Planning and management of climate adaptive trees" in Germany
Jointly developed innovative solutions for climate change adaptive green spaces in Program areas
Manual “5 steps to climate change adaptive green spaces”
Developed lectures on 5 topics for testing on municipal and sector specialists
Developed lectures and practical works for testing on future specialists (students)
Animated infographic videos on 5 topics
Tested developed lectures for municipal / sector specialists during 2 seminars in Kaunas and Jelgava
Finalized lectures for municipal/sector specialists, included in course of Lifelong Education Centre
Tested developed lectures and practical woks for future specialists (students)
Finalized lectures/pract. works for future specialists (students) and integrated in 4 study courses
Planning demonstration area of climate change adaptive plantings for implementing at LP1 territory
Planned and developed demonstration pilot area with climate change adaptive plantings
Informative stand and plant name & QR holders at the pilot area for education and raising awareness
Included developed materials in the e-study environment for future use in study courses
Created pages on partners' websites to provide free access to project materials
Created joint project page in Facebook and Instagram for sharing information for wider public
Posts in social media
Articles in Partners` websites
Informative banner of the project
Final conference in live broadcast format and videorecording for sharing in Youtube
Preparing and distributing public awareness-raising articles
Creation and update of the project profile on www.latlit.eu
Informative poster at premises of each project partner

Contribution to wider strategies and policies:

EUStrategyBalticSeaRegion Enhancing knowledge of municipal and sector specialists of climate change adaptive green spaces, encouraging them to include obtained knowledge into regulative documents and projects, will contribute to the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region (EUSBSR):
1.Regional resilience: adaptive green spaces increase the resilience of urban areas to climate change by providing natural solutions to environmental challenges such as flooding, heatwaves, and loss of biodiversity (EUSBSR's goal of a more resilient region capable of withstanding environmental shocks)
2.Sustainable development: by incorporating green infrastructure, the development of cities can proceed sustainably (EUSBSR's objective of promoting environmental sustainability across the Baltic Sea region)
3.Water quality: green spaces play a crucial role in stormwater management. This is particularly important in the Baltic Sea region, which faces significant challenges related to water pollution and eutrophication (EUSBSR's aim of achieving a healthy and sustainable marine environment)
4.Biodiversity: adaptive green spaces help to enhance biodiversity by providing habitats for various species and supporting ecosystem services (EUSBSR's environmental objectives)
5.Mitigating climate change: green spaces help to reduce carbon dioxide and urban heat islands, contributing to climate change mitigation efforts (EUSBSR's objective for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and climate change impacts in the Baltic Sea region).
6.Quality of life: by providing recreational areas and improving urban environments, adaptive green spaces enhance the quality of life for residents (EUSBSR's goal of making the Baltic Sea region an attractive place to live, work, and invest in).
7.Cooperation and innovation: the development and implementation of adaptive green spaces will involve cross-border cooperation and the sharing of best practices. This fosters innovation and strengthens regional cooperation, which are key components of the EUSBSR
Other Enhancing knowledge on climate change adaptive green spaces plays a pivotal role in supporting the EU Strategy on Green Infrastructure. This strategy aims to promote the creation, preservation, and enhancement of green spaces that offer environmental, social, and economic benefits.
By educating communities, policymakers, and stakeholders about climate change adaptive green spaces, there is an increase in awareness and understanding of their importance. This leads to more informed decisions that align with the goals of the EU Strategy on Green Infrastructure. Training programs help build the capacity of local authorities, planners, and developers to incorporate green infrastructure principles into urban planning and development. Cooperation between research organizations and public institutions can help bridge the gap between research and policy by translating complex concepts into actionable strategies. This facilitates the integration of climate-adaptive green spaces into local and national policies.
By understanding the long-term economic benefits of green infrastructure, such as reduced costs for stormwater management and improved public health, stakeholders are more likely to invest in sustainable development practices. Trained stakeholders are better equipped to utilize data and research findings in their planning and implementation processes, leading to more effective and evidence-based green infrastructure projects.
Overall, education on climate change adaptive green spaces is integral to achieving the objectives of the EU Strategy on Green Infrastructure. It ensures that stakeholders at all levels are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to design, implement, and maintain green infrastructure projects that contribute to environmental sustainability, social well-being, and economic resilience
Other Education on climate change adaptive green spaces significantly contributes to the EU Biodiversity Strategy by enhancing awareness, informing policy development, and promoting sustainable practices. The EU Biodiversity Strategy aims to protect and restore biodiversity and ensure the sustainable use of natural resources. Training programs help stakeholders understand the importance of biodiversity and the role that green spaces play in preserving it. Therefore, by educating policymakers on the benefits of adaptive green spaces for biodiversity, there is a greater likelihood of these concepts being integrated into local, regional, and national policies.

Programme Common Output Indicator:

RCO 084 - Pilot actions developed jointly and implemented in projects, Measurement unit:
RCO 087 - Organisations cooperating across borders, Measurement unit:

Programme Common Result Indicator:

RCR 084 - Organisations cooperating across borders after project completion, Measurement unit:
RCR 104 - Solutions taken up or up-scaled by organisations, Measurement unit:

Project part of European Union Macro-Regional or Sea Basin Strategy: EUSBSR

EUSBSR Priority (Policy) area / Horizontal action:

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2021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A Latvia-Lithuania

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235 / 235 (100%)

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