Creating a Common Vision for the Gauja river development from Murjāņi till the Sea

On July 1, 2025, the first public strategy seminar will take place in Ādaži to engage local stakeholders in shaping the development of the Gauja area from Murjāņi till the sea. The seminar is part of an international cooperation effort that will result in a joint strategy for the Emajõgi and Gauja rivers of which are scheduled for completion by the end of 2025. The aim of the strategic planning...
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Study Visit to Åland and the Turku Archipelago: Knowledge Exchange and Cooperation for a Joint Strategy

From 11–15 May 2025, a study visit to Finland took place as part of the Estonian–Latvian Interreg cooperation project Building Stronger River Networks: Empowering Rural Communities through Joint Action. The destinations included Åland and the Turku Archipelago. The study trip brought together representatives from local governments and organizations involved in the development of the River Gauja an...
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Your Voice Matters: Help Keep LEADER at the Heart of EU Policies

Europe cannot afford to leave rural communities behind. We demand concrete action to embed LEADER/CLLD at the core of EU policies, ensuring territorial cohesion, economic competitiveness, democratic resilience, and effective rural crisis response.  Sign this petition to ensure that rural voices are heard, and that participatory development remains at the heart of EU policy! Read and sign https:/...
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FAMENET Online Event on Knowledge and Innovation in Fisheries and Aquaculture

We invite you to participate in the FAMENET online event "Knowledge and Innovation in Fisheries and Aquaculture", taking place on March 19, 2025! This event will offer the opportunity to: ✅ Learn about the latest innovations and research in the fisheries and aquaculture sector, ✅ Share best practices and experiences, ✅ Connect with new contacts and explore collaboration opportunities across ...
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First European Charter for Sustainable Tourism stakeholder forum in EUROPARC Nordic – Baltic Section

On February 11–12, an international event for stakeholders in the tourism sector, titled “Sustainable Tourism in Protected Natural Areas – Towards Greater Added Value”, will take place at Ķemeri National Park See full program https://mcusercontent.com/5b3f3127ada2ea3f53e969d3d/files/45dd6309-d00b-bb86-6be0-ee2597643e92/ERASMUS_Final_event_2025_02_11_12.pdf Registration for seminar is require...
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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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