Take part in the Youth Policy Dialogue with Commissioner Kadis – express your interest to take part until 31/12/24

The European Commission is inviting young EU citizens aged 18 to 30 to participate in the inaugural Youth Policy Dialogue with Commissioner Kadis, focusing on the future of ocean governance. This event is scheduled for March 3, 2025, during the European Ocean Days in Brussels. Selected participants will engage directly with Commissioner Kadis to discuss EU ocean policies impacting their generation...
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Building Stronger River Networks: Empowering Rural Communities through Joint Action

Partners: Tartu County Development Association (Tartumaa Arendusselts), Sea Land (Biedrība “Jūras Zeme”) Duration of project: 36 months Project summary: The River Networks project aims to address common cross-border challenges related to the management and utilization of rivers crossing the communities within the program area. These challenges are relevant to both LAGs, Tartu County Devel...
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Tartu County Development Association discovered the pulse of the Gauja River in Latvia

From September 3rd to 6th, 2024, a study trip was conducted in the Ādaži and Saulkrast municipalities of Latvia as part of the Estonian-Latvian Interreg cooperation project, "Building Stronger River Networks: Empowering Rural Communities through Joint Action." Organized by Latvian partners NGO Sea Land, the "Gauja River Pulse" study trip delved into the intricate relationship between nature, co...
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European LEADER Congress 2024

This October, the European LEADER Congress will take place. If you are interested in participating, we invite you to review the program and register. Attention - The event has a fee. Jūras Zeme does not plan to cover the participation fees for any participant. https://www.eventbrite.fr/e/european-lag-congress-2024-tickets-922749567797?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Sea Land representatives discovered Estonian practices within the framework of the “River Networks” project

Tartu County Development Association organized a study tour for the Latvian partners of NGO Sea Land within the Estonian-Latvian Interreg cooperation project "Building Stronger River Networks: Empowering Rural Communities through Joint Action" on July 1 - 3, 2024. The purpose of the study trip was to introduce Latvians to the region's peculiarities, developments, challenges, share experiences and ...
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Representative of LAG “Sea Land” participated in CLLD seminar “FLAGs bringing Europe closer to citizens”

The Irish fisheries sector, represented by approximately 2,000 registered fishing boats, 85% of which are coastal boats under 15 meters, is widespread along the country’s coastline and often operates from isolated piers. The average age of fishermen is increasing, and most of them acquire their knowledge through practical experience. One of the most significant challenges facing Irish fishe...
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Representative of LAG “Sea Land” participated in Rural Pact Policy Lab

The Rural Pact Support Office recently organized a Policy Action Lab dedicated to developing strategies to enhance the implementation of the Rural Vision and Pact at the local level. The event brought together key stakeholders to identify the necessary components for successful local implementation and to explore approaches for bringing the Rural Pact closer to citizens. The event aimed to iden...
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Estonian-Latvian cooperation project brings Emajõgi and Gauja rivers closer together

Tartu County Development Association, together with its Latvian partner NGO Sea Land started a cross-border cooperation project for the sustainable development of the Emajõe and Gauja riverbanks. The project focuses on the management and use of rivers, paying attention to the better and environmentally friendly use of natural resources, heritage and attractions for economic activities. Full pre...
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