Какво беше предизвикателството/проблемът, на който беше обърнато внимание?
In Latvia, one of the main sources of greenhouse gases (GHG) is agriculture, which accounts for 24% of all national GHG emissions. Latvia is the country with the second largest proportion of agricultural GHG emissions in the European Union.
Как решихте проблема?
With a help of CRAFT LIFE project in five years period many partners such as Latvian nature fond, advisory service and scientists have learned to reduce the amount of GHG emissions from agricultural production. The project practically tested and demonstrated three different methods that allow reducing CO2 and other GHG emissions – direct seeding, biochar incorporation into the soil and controlled drainage.
Какво е иновативно във вашия практически случай?
The LIFE CRAFT project will practically test and demonstrate three different methods that have so far been little used in Latvia – no-tillage, biochar incorporation into the soil and controlled drainage, which allow to reduce CO2 and other GHG emissions, introduce them to Latvian farmers and collect practical recommendations for the application of these methods directly in Latvia conditions. One of the projects goal was creating an easy accessible and understandable a guide (hand-book) for farmers “Practices to mitigate climate change”, what was successful.
Какви са факторите за успех при решаването на проблема?
One of the main success factors was – realizing that we really have such a problem to deal with. Also cooperation between the parties involved was crucial.
Неочакван провал, Ако някой
In this case process were really smooth and results useful and also really promising for the future agriculture.
Поуки
Common goal between the parties is necessity.
Каква роля играе съветникът или консултативната служба в практическия случай
Advisory service was there in almost every step. Organizing, coordinating, studying, practicing and monitoring the results and also making hand-book for farmers and other advisers.
Може ли вашият подход да бъде прехвърлен и/или адаптиран за други иновационни предизвикателства и региони?
Да.
За споделяне на опит от добрата практика, please contact Edgars Dzelme (електронна поща: edgars.dzelme@llkc.lv, телефон: +371 20060859)
