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