25/04/2025
Press releases
25/04/2025
14/04/2025
Farmers looking to save should pay attention: a practical event on no-till technologies is being organized
On April 24 this year, a practical event for the exchange of best practices in no-till farming technologies will be held at the farm of farmer Jonas Venslovas in Kalviai village, Rokiškis district. During the event, farmers will have the opportunity to learn more about efficient and...
08/04/2025
The Municipality of Puńsk Proudly Stands by Its Decision: Free Electric Minibus Transport Reduced Environmental Impact and Solved Local Mobility Issues
Modern mobility solutions can not only contribute to climate change mitigation but also address social challenges. This has been clearly demonstrated by the project “Puńsk Drives” (“Puńsk wozi”), implemented under the initiative “Enhancing Energy Efficiency in Lithuania” in the...
31/01/2025
Public Procurement Officials Should Take Note: Recommendations on Goods Subject to Energy Efficiency Requirements Introduced
The Public Procurement Office team presents recommendations for goods subject to energy efficiency requirements. These recommendations provide valuable information for public procurement officials on setting energy efficiency requirements for goods listed in the order of the Minister of...
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