On 4th of December, the Ministry of Smart Administration and Regional Development hosted the “LIFE Award 2025” ceremony, honoring Latvia’s most outstanding LIFE projects in the fields of nature, environment, and climate. The University of Latvia’s LIFE FOR SPECIES project received the award in the category “Most Significant LIFE Contribution to Environmental Protection”.

This was the third “LIFE Award 2025” ceremony. Its aim is to promote awareness of the European Commission’s LIFE Programme in Latvia by identifying and showcasing the most successful projects financed through LIFE calls and implemented by Latvian institutions.

During the awards ceremony, the most impactful Latvian LIFE projects were recognised across nine categories for their important contributions to nature conservation, climate action, and the environment, helping to build a greener and more sustainable Latvia. The ceremony took place at the Environmental Education Centre “Botania” of the National Botanical Garden and brought together nearly 100 attendees.

The LIFE FOR SPECIES project team extends sincere appreciation to the jury, the organisers, and everyone who has contributed to achieving the project’s goals. Warm congratulations also go to all nominees and LIFE projects in Latvia for their dedicated work towards our shared nature, environment, and climate objectives.