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The aim of the project is horizontal integration of environmental, climate and biodiversity issues in political decision-making procedures in Latvia, with purpose to oversee and evaluate the political processes related to environmental issues, initiate a discussion on environmental and nature issues among politicians and achieve integration of these issues in the agenda of Latvian politicians and policy makers. This is the first comprehensive evaluation of political parties and policy decisions from the environmental perspective that is carried out by the leading Latvian environmental organizations.
The main activities of the project are assessment tool for political parties, "The Green Grill" – round table political discussions, "The Green Tests" - short video interviews with politicians to check their understanding and self-commitment towards green habits, podcast series with main environmental challenges being discussed, as well as public opinion polls.
The expected results of the project are much deeper understanding of environmental, nature and climate issues among decision makers and general public, incorporation of these issues into political programs and policy makers’ agendas, as well as raising public awareness on green lifestyle and environmentally friendly habits.
The Latvian electorate will mostly benefit from the project as regular reviews concerning political agendas in environmental, nature and climate issues will be published, with particular intensity before local and governmental elections.