19/11/2024
Press releases
19/11/2024
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