Seminar in Kauguri: “Familiarisation with the site and the recent innovation open call”

The event on 7 May in Kauguri: “Getting to know the location and the recently announced call for proposals” is the fifth seminar to learn more about the funding opportunity, get to know Kauguri and the challenge set by the Jūrmala Municipality. We will meet at the Jūrmala Youth Initiative Centre, Mazā Nometņu iela 1, (Kauguri Park), Jūrmala.

What can we learn from socio-anthropological studies conducted in Latvia on people’s attitudes towards energy consumption? What energy efficiency challenges are present in Kauguri? By providing answers to these and other questions, the upcoming seminar will help to prepare the application for the innovation competition.

17:00-17:10 Brief overview of the CCI4change project, funding opportunity and future workshops

17:10-17:40 Social anthropologist Kārlis Lakševics on social anthropological research on people’s relationship with energy efficiency in Latvia

17:40-18:00 Short discussion

18:00-19:30 Surprise-filled tour of Kauguri

Please note that registration for the event is compulsory. The event is intended for professionals and students in the fields of art, culture and creativity. It is free of charge and open to everyone.

KARLIS LAKŠEVICS is a social anthropologist, environmental activist and instructional designer who studies the relationship between environment, technology and socio-economic inequalities. His current research and practice focuses on the socio-ecological sustainability of housing systems. He advocates for environmental and social justice to be developed in close contact.

The project events in Latvia are facilitated by the project’s lead partner NDPC – an intergovernmental organisation with secretariat located in Riga. The events are organised together with project partner Jurmala Municipality and facilitated by Marta Kontina (Story Hub).

80% of “CCI4Change: Facilitation of Citizens Energy Consumption Behavioural Change in BS Cities and Municipalities” budget is Interreg BSR co-funded with the remaining 20% coming from the project partners.

Information about the project and the event series here.