Maps/GIS
Identifying the erosion risk areas and efficient targeting of erosion control measures
What is the best method to reduce erosion and sediment control measures? CHALLENGE DESCRIPTION Soil erosion is a gradual process that occurs when the impact of water detaches and transports soil particles. Soil deterioration and water pollution due to erosion via runoff have become severe problems worldwide. Indeed, erosion is a serious problem both for […]
Utilization of information systems in river basin management (RBMP)planning
How to automatic processes for water management planning and implementation? CHALLENGE DESCRIPTION To prepare and implement an river basin management plan requires a lot of data in the right and usable format. It is also important that the plans are prepared and implemented in consistent way throughout the country using a common approach. Data processing […]
Reduction of nutrients in Västervik
Local Action Plan Process CHALLENGE DESCRIPTION Västervik Municipality has a long coast and an extensive archipelago. It provides many opportunities for development, but also includes responsibility for the Baltic environment. Västervik archipelago, covered by about 5000 islands, offers a variety of outdoor activities and a rich fish selection. Most of the bays are deep with […]
Spatial planning in agricultural landscapes
Methods and processes of cooperative planning CHALLENGE DESCRIPTION Several studies have described how measures can be placed more optimally in the landscape to reduce the nutrient load to lakes and coastal waters. Ongoing climate change increases the risks of drought and floods and is also a driving force for more optimal implementation of measures from […]
Ecosystem service evaluation
Strengthening of integrated spatial planning CHALLENGE DESCRIPTION Planning process involves more or less only land use planning and it is facing problems of different problem-solving instrument introduction in planning process. In higher document of planning “Sustainable Development Strategy of Latvia until 2030” (https://www.pkc.gov.lv/lv/valsts-attistibas-planosana/latvijas-ilgtspejigas-attistibas-strategija), two from seven priorities are – innovative and eco-efficient economy, and nature […]