Seminar “The Elaboration of the Coastal Geographical Information System in Latvia”

Vija Znotina (vznotina@lanet.lv)

Time: January 30, 2003.

Place: Faculty of Biology, University of Latvia, Hall 2.

Organisers: LIFE-Nature project “Protection and management of coastal habitats in Latvia” in collaboration with SIA “Centre for Regional Studies”

Schedule:

10:00 – 10:05	LIFE-Nature project “Protection and management of coastal habitats in Latvia” and it’s contribution to the elaboration of Coastal GIS in Latvia.	Brigita Laime, project manager Karlis Kalviskis, GIS expert of the project
10:05 – 10:10	The exploitation of habitat maps for the elaboration of spatial plans: example of Pavilosta.	Egons Berzins, architect, SIA “Centre for Regional Studies”
10:10 – 10:15	National environmental monitoring program, it’s relationship with the sea coast.	Ansis Grantins, manager of the department of monitoring coordination, Environmental Agency of Latvia
10:15 – 10:40	Discussions
10:40 – 11:00	National spatial plan, it’s association with the coast.	Ivars Gaters, minister, Ministry of Regional Development and Municipal Affairs.
11:00 –	Discussions and conclusions.