Vidzeme Living Lab: Representatives from Vidzeme municipalities (Latvia) learn about the city and county of Tartu’s (Estonia) experience with organic food in school and kindergarten meals
From April 8 to 9, Vidzeme municipalities specialists, Vidzeme Planning Region, and Latvian Rural Forum representatives participated in a study tour to Tartu City and County, Estonia, as part of the Cities 2030 Vidzeme Living Lab. The tour aimed to learn about experience in Estonia organizing procurements at educational institutions, including organic food products into their menus, meal planning, and food waste reduction.
Vidzeme Living Lab: Discussion on school catering issues and how to promote healthier food choices
On January 9, the project CITIES2030 Vidzeme Living Lab took place in the restaurant “Pavāru māja” (Cook’s House) in Līgatne (Latvia). The restaurant was awarded the MICHELIN Green Star 2024 for its commitment to sustainable practices.
Vidzeme Lab: Steps towards changes in the food system in Latvia
The international forum “Mission: Establishing a Bioregion in the Gauja National Park” was held on 25 October in Sigulda, Culture Centre “Siguldas devons”. Vidzeme Planning Region, Cēsis Municipality, Sigulda Municipality, the Association “Greenfest”, Latvian Rural Advisory and Education Centre were the main organizers of the forum. Experts from Latvia and abroad gathered to present the bioregion concept and activities in Europe, and to share inspiring examples of forward-thinking regional development.
Vidzeme Lab: Latvia is get to know Finland’s experience in school and education catering
From May 22 to 24, the CITIES2030 project partners in Vidzeme (Latvia), the Vidzeme Planning Region (VPR), and the Latvian Rural Forum (LLF), implemented one of the Vidzeme Lab’s planned initiatives. It was an experience exchange visit to Seinäjoki, Southern Ostrobothnia of Finland.
Vidzeme Living Lab: Food Innovation Hackathon will look for innovative solutions to challenges around sustainable food system
From 25 to 26 November, the Vidzeme Planning Region is organizing the Vidzeme Food Innovation Hackathon, which will last for 24 hours. It will take place in Valmiera, Latvia.
Actors of the food system will discuss Green Public Procurement in Vidzeme (LV)
25 February, at 10.00 (EET) the Vidzeme Planning Region and Latvian Rural Forum will hold an online seminar-discussion about Green Public Procurement of food in education, social care, and healthcare facilities, which are under the authority of local municipalities.