31/01/2025
Press releases
31/01/2025
17/01/2025
Climate, Rainfall, and Extreme Weather in Lithuania – 2024
2024 was the warmest year on record in Lithuania’s meteorological history. Every month, except January, exceeded the long-term average (1991–2020). February, March, April, May, and September ranked among the five warmest months since 1961. Over the past decade, Lithuania has experienced...
18/12/2024
EU Environment Council Discusses Microplastics, Climate Goals, and Circular Transport Regulations
On Tuesday, at the EU Environment Council meeting in Brussels, ministers reached an agreement on the draft regulation aimed at preventing plastic pellet pollution to reduce microplastics. They also discussed the 2040 EU climate target communication and a proposed regulation on the design...
17/12/2024
The new information system will facilitate the monitoring of the NECSAP implementation
The Lithuanian Energy Agency, in cooperation with partners—the Ministry of Environment, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Environmental Project Management Agency, and others—aims to develop an information system dedicated to monitoring the measures of the National Energy and Climate...
26/11/2024
Lithuania Pledges 70% Greenhouse Gas Reduction at UN Climate Conference
On Wednesday, at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Azerbaijan's capital, Minister of Environment Simonas Gentvilas presented Lithuania’s national report, reaffirming the country’s strong commitment to global climate goals and their implementation. “Lithuania is...
19/11/2024
In the latest episode of the "Green Talks" podcast, the speakers share their experiences in teaching experienced drivers eco-friendly driving techniques and provide insights into the benefits of eco-driving
How would your daily life change if you saved €250 annually? This amount could cover a few months of utility bills, contribute to your vacation budget, or be set aside for unexpected expenses. Interestingly, such savings can be achieved simply by adopting eco-driving principles:...
19/11/2024
What are the benefits of panel renovation for residents, and how does building modernization through panel renovation contribute to mitigating climate change?
What are the benefits of panel renovation for residents, and how does building modernization through panel renovation contribute to mitigating climate change? In Lithuania, there are 35,000 multi-apartment buildings constructed before 1993, representing a...
18/11/2024
"Nature in the City" – an initiative changing the perspective on climate change through practical workshops in schools
"Nature in the City" – an initiative changing the perspective on climate change through practical workshops in schools. In November 2023, the Ministry of Environment, the Environmental Project Management Agency, and Tech Zity organized the hackathon "Teach4Climate: Lessons on Climate...
29/10/2024
At the No-Till Farming Field Day in Pašiliai (Aukštaitija)
In Lithuania, farmers seeking the most rational solutions for cultivating agricultural crops often turn to no-till farming. In this year's crop declarations, the area cultivated using this method exceeded 1.4 million hectares, accounting for about 78% of all arable land. While the no-till...
23/10/2024
At the Municipal Climate Conference, innovative tools for achieving climate and energy goals were discussed, along with support for municipalities
On October 22-23, 2024, the Municipal Climate Conference was held in Birštonas, organized by the LIFE IP EnerLIT project. The event brought together representatives from national ministries, municipalities, and regional development councils. During the conference, best practices for...
15/10/2024
Farmers are invited to a field day event on no-till farming in Aukštaitija
On October 24 this year, a practical event will be held at the farm of Romualdas Pilkauskas in Pašiliai village, Panevėžys district, focused on the exchange of best practices in no-till farming technologies. The event will provide farmers with an opportunity to learn more about effective...
17/09/2024
What challenges do cyclists face and what changes are still needed for everyone to choose cycling for their journeys? This is discussed in the latest episode of the podcast "Green Talks"
Cyclists face numerous challenges that can hinder their enjoyment of biking trips, including: A lack of safe and comfortable bike lanes, Poor lighting at night, Difficulty finding reliable routes. According to Nemunas Abukauskas, Advisor on Sustainable Mobility at the Ministry of...
17/09/2024
Want to be more sustainable without spending a penny? Try eco- driving!
Today, everyone can be more sustainable without spending a penny! One of the simplest ways is to drive eco-friendly. Not only will you save fuel, but you'll also protect your vehicle and travel safely. Most importantly, you'll reduce your negative impact on the environment. Here are a few...
02/08/2024
Cyclists have come up with a solution for navigating the city – they've created a navigation app with no analogs in Lithuania
With the support of the Environmental Projects Management Agency (APVA), a social project has been implemented that will make life easier for cyclists: the "Burbi" app, which encourages choosing a bicycle for travel and helps plan safe and convenient cycling routes. The app provides...
09/07/2024
The updated National Energy and Climate Action Plan is submitted for consultations
After the public consultation on the National Energy and Climate Action Plan for 2021–2030 (NEKSVP) conducted last year and the feedback from the European Commission, the Ministries of Energy and Environment have prepared an updated document and are submitting it again for public...
09/07/2024
The Success Story of the "Lazdijai veža" Project Discussed in the New Episode of the "Žalieji Pokalbiai" Podcast
The Environmental Projects Management Agency (APVA) presents the latest episode of the "Žalieji Pokalbiai" podcast – "Sustainable Mobility: The Success Story of 'Lazdijai veža'." The episode discusses the pilot sustainable mobility project implemented in the Lazdijai district municipality...
16/05/2024
Invitation to the 3rd Annual Energy Efficiency Conference
This year’s Energy Efficiency Conference will focus on Lithuania’s industrial energy competitiveness, the latest trends and opportunities in energy efficiency, and challenges faced by consumers in a market increasingly dominated by electricity generation from renewable sources. Industrial...
26/03/2024
Experts from Lithuania and Norway shared good practice on adaptation to climate change
Lithuania is increasingly focusing on nature-based urban solutions and promoting municipal adaptation to climate change. Norway is the world's leading country in terms of Adaptability Rank, and last week representatives of the Ministry of the Environment, the Association of Local...
26/03/2024
Lithuania proposes to ban waste imports from Russia at Environment Council
At the EU Environment Council in Brussels on Monday, Lithuania, supported by the Czech Republic, Latvia, and Estonia, proposed that EU Member States ban imports of ferrous metals, copper, and aluminum waste and scrap from Russia, as Russia is using the money to finance its war against...
26/03/2024
We invite you to participate in the Field Day of No-Till Technologies
On April 9th, at 9:30 AM, the Environmental Project Management Agency (APVA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, invites farmers and representatives of agricultural enterprises to attend a Field Day in Pabaliai (Alytus District) titled “No-Till Farming – Farmer Vytautas...
04/03/2024
United Nations Environment Assembly: presented news of Lithuania's achievements
The 6th session of the United Nations Environment Assembly in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, will play a pivotal role in shaping international environmental policy and making significant environmental decisions. Themed "Effective, inclusive, and sustainable multilateral action to combat...
16/01/2024
Adaptation to climate risks, a just transition and the circular economy are at the heart of discussions between Environment Ministers in Brussels
European Environment and Climate Ministers met in Brussels on Monday 15 and Tuesday 16 January for an informal ministerial meeting to launch the work of the EU Council's Environment configuration under the Belgian presidency. Monday's discussions focused on the question of preparing for...
02/12/2023
The President at the UN Climate Change Conference: We have increasingly less time left to deal with the climate crisis
President Gitanas Nausėda, currently in Dubai for the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28), participated on Saturday in a high-level panel of world leaders to present Lithuania’s climate change agenda. Addressing world leaders, the President said that the climate crisis is one of...
27/10/2023
The Baltic States and Poland discussed opportunities and challenges in achieving climate neutrality
On Friday, the Ministry of the Environment hosted an event on Climate Week entitled 'Challenges and opportunities of green transformation: what can we learn from each other?' where politicians, experts and social partners from the Baltic States and Poland shared insights on how to...
24/04/2023