Nature protection and biodiversity - Outlook 2020 (Latvia)

The priority issues for nature protection are indicated in policy planning documents and strategies:

• Enlargement of Natura 2000 areas in accordance with the requirements of European Commission using up-to-date information on species and habitats by 2012
• Implementation of monitoring and information systems for Natura 2000 by 2012
• Elaboration and implementation of nature management plans by 2015
• Ensuring the management of Specially Protected Nature Territories through the involvement of public authorities, municipalities,  academic institutions, NGOs and the private sector by 2015
• Development of an updated version of the National Biological Diversity Strategy by 2012
• Applied research on endangered species to evaluate the dynamics of their populations
• Promoting the exchange of good practices, information, education in the areas of environmental and sustainable development and public awareness of nature conservation issues.

Source: Environment Policy Strategy (2009-2015), Part IV Nature

http://www.vidm.gov.lv/lat/dokumenti/ppd/?doc=9338

Nature capital, nature conservation plan and a nature restoration fund are key issues and as such are included in the draft Sustainable Development Strategy for Latvia to 2030  (www.latvija2030.lv)