Exploring the Use of By-product Gypsum from a Latvian Company
On August 1st, representatives from the Latvian Institute of Aquatic Ecology and of Farmers’ Parliament (“Zemnieku Saeima”) met with local officials of the Latvian company Valmiera Glass, Ltd (“VALMIERAS STIKLA ŠĶIEDRA, AS”). The aim of the visit...
Launch of New Guide to Transform Makerspaces into Circular Hubs in the Baltic Sea Region
This guide has been developed as part of the Interreg Baltic Sea Region project “Circular Spaces” and comes at a pivotal time as the European Union accelerates its efforts toward sustainability, particularly through the Circular Economy Action Plan under the...
The Lakes connect project at the Copernicus Science Center
Participants had the opportunity to learn about the entire research process, from collecting water samples from the Vistula River using a Manta net, which effectively catches microplastics, to microscopic analysis of the samples. These workshops were an inspiring...
Project GYPREG at Tractor Day 2024 in Latvia
On June 29, the annual Tractor Day took place in Tērvete, Latvia. Organized by Zemnieku saeima (Farmers’ Parliament), this is the largest agriculture-themed event in Latvia. During Tractor Day, farmers and other stakeholders gather to discuss current...
AI-powered tools to boost your literature review
One of the aims of CAIDX is to provide researchers and developers with links to useful tools for their work. The first step in any research is to get an overview of the domain you are working in, and in particular the state of the art in the context of your research...
Tartu aims to create sustainable urban development by bringing together different stakeholders
The engagement initiative included three workshops, each with distinct formats and goals: a biodiversity online workshop on February 28, 2024, a human-centric on-location workshop on March 13, 2024, and a water management workshop in Tartu Veevärk on March 28,...
Public discussion on Daugava River highlights “ReNutriWater” project’s innovative approach to reclaimed water
As the Daugava River remains one of Latvia’s most critical waterways—integral to the country’s environment, economy, and cultural heritage—the event underscored the urgent need for innovative solutions to safeguard its future. Against this backdrop, the...
What steps to take towards a more sustainable rural area?
“Investing in the bioeconomy can help revitalize rural communities by stimulating local economic development, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, and improving access to essential services such as healthcare and education. By empowering rural residents to...