On 22 January, the new edition of the Latvian Red data book was officially launched at the University of Latvia. It represents the most comprehensive and up-to-date scientific compilation of rare, threatened, and extinct species in Latvia produced in recent decades. The publication provides the public, policy-makers, and nature conservation professionals with an authoritative overview of the conservation status of these species in Latvia and supports efforts to ensure their long-term protection. Read more here.

Photos: Jānis Ukass