• News
  • Projects
    • Current Projects
      • Urban laboratory
        • LABORATORY
        • Urban youth. Seminar
        • Green Manual
        • SCHMELING’S CONFERENCE
        • ALDARIS PARK FESTIVAL
        • URBAN INTERVENTION #3
        • Urban Intervention #2
        • Urban intervention #1
      • Climate Change in Latvia
        • About the Project
        • 2 Degrees
        • Climate Witnesses
        • Ambassadors
        • What You Can Do
        • Closing Event
        • Climate Workshops
        • Seminar for Students
        • Opening Events
      • Decarbonize our Future!
        • About the Project
        • Guidelines
        • Youth Training
        • Testimonials
        • Local Youth Events
        • Guidelines Presentation Events
      • Sustainable Events
      • Erasmus+
        • Trainings and Exchanges
        • European Voluntary Service
    • Past Projects
      • Sustainable Food Consumption
      • Climate change
      • Latvia – the Greenest Country in the World
        • Packaging Waste
      • Zero Waste
      • Sustainability Initiatives
      • Green Lifestyle
      • Green Packaging
  • The Green Floor
    • Mobile Workstation
    • Library
    • Events
  • Get Involved
    • Local volunteers
    • Support us!
  • About HE:
    • Team
    • Cooperation
    • Financing
  • Contact us

LABORATORY

Tweet

URBAN LABORATORY UNITES THOSE WHO CARE ABOUT YOUNG PEOPLE’S LIFE IN THE CITY, ACCESS TO THE PREMISES, INVOLVEMENT IN DECISION-MAKING AND SUSTAINABLE URBAN PLANNING

  • Events
  • Participants
  • Contacts
FIRST

  • Research and development of methodology. Finnish project partner recommendations of youth involvement in the planning of the neighbourhood are available here.
  • Contact lessons. Young people’s participation in sustainable urban planning in the spring began with theoretical and practical lessons at Sarkandaugava 28th high school. Knowledgeable industry professionals – media expert Rolands Laķis, Sarkandaugava activist Alija Turlaja, architect Gunita Kuļikovska, city planner Jānis Ķīnasts and environmental activist Ilze Jēče – worked together with 8th and 10th grade students to develop ideas for improving the neighbourhood.
  • The opening event. Urban intervention” on April 29, 2016 – open and a read more, look at the pictures and video!
  • Partner meeting in Belarus.

LATER

  • “Green manual for youth space” draft.
  • Work session in Belarus.
  • Stage construction at Aldara Park on July 22 – Intervention #2.
  • Neighbourhood discovery in summer Intrusion #3 – Orientation and puzzle game  in Sarkandaugava and Kundzinsala on August 25.
  • The urban festival on September 24 at Aldara Park.

FINALLY

  • “Green manual for youth space” completion – international urban training for young people on September 24-25.
  • Opening event and dissemination of results.

“City Laboratory” was created within the framework of the project “Green manual for youth space”. It will offer methods for youth involvement in neighbourhood research, planning and decision making, as well as promote a multidisciplinary approach to working with young people. Project is implemented by “homo ecos:”, together with “Sarkandaugava Development Association”, “Minsk bicycle Society” (Belarus) and “Demos Helsinki” (Finland). Although the majority of the project activities will take place in Sarkandaugava, young people of other neighborhoods are also welcome to the summer events in Sarkandaugava and brainstorming on the project Facebook page  @Pilsētas laboratorija.

The project «Green manual for youth space” activities are co-financed by the Nordic Council of Ministers Office. Certain activities are implemented within the framework of the Project „Participatory Laboratory» by Rīga City Council’s Education, Culture and Sports Department Society integration program.

2017-03-30 01.40.24 pm

The city offers us countless opportunities and social, economic and environmental diversity – theatres, cinemas, skate parks, areas for schools, streets and harbours, squares, parks and beaches. However, to provide our daily needs, desires and the city functioning, cities have become major consumers of natural and energy resources, as well as producers of waste. Consequently, the cities are increasingly affected by climate change. Rising sea levels, increasing rainfall, inland flooding, more frequent and stronger storms, as well as extreme heat or cold periods are just some of the natural conditions that the growing number of city inhabitants will encounter. Similarly, these factors have a negative impact on urban infrastructure and hamper access to basic utilities, and generally deteriorate the quality of life in urban areas.

According to UN sources, the city is one of the causes of climate change. Although they occupy only 2% of land areas, the cities consume 78% of global energy resources and generate more than 60% of the total carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions.

In spite of the above-mentioned threats, many cities have not yet addressed the climate change problem. However, it must be remembered that sound and efficient urban and infrastructure planning can reduce carbon emissions, improve living conditions in the city and increase the use of public open space. Good governance, initiative and practical support for local authorities are the main steps in the implementation of initiatives to combat climate change. However, changes in the city will not happen if we do not start them ourselves – each in our own yards, districts or neighbourhoods.

It is very important to encourage various groups to apply their knowledge and engage in decision-making, as well as to work to put their lives on a more sustainable track. Urban young people are the future, so it is important to involve young people in shaping the environment, which is open to alternative ideas and sustainable solutions.

Project manager Antra Pētersone
e-mail: antra.petersone@homoecos.lv
mob.: +371 26232699

Follow the latest developments of the project on our website and social network profiles:
Facebook, Twitter!

Leave a comment

Your email address will not be published.

Click here to cancel reply.

POST COMMENT

ERASMUS+

  • About Erasmus+
  • CulturART
  • NaturALL
  • Connecting with Nature
  • Green Entrepreneurship
  • Environmental Training for Eco-Trainers
  • Start up… your future!
  • Green Toolbox in Action
  • Speak for Nature
  • Responsible Youth

Support us!

In order to keep doing what we are doing, and to expand our activities, we need your help!
You can also donate via bank transfer or Mobilly.
Our friends
nature -
human -
nature
From homo sapiens to homo ecos is just one step. We are on our way.

Recent comments

  • Green living in Riga - Life In Riga on About homo ecos:
  • Janny Ramakers on Green Entrepreneurship Seminar
  • Karlīna on Green Entrepreneurship Seminar

Popular news

  • Green Entrepreneurship Seminar
    Green Entrepreneurship Seminar August 10, 2015
  • Eco-French Lessons for beginners
    Eco-French Lessons for beginners November 23, 2015
  • Green Afternoon in Riga
    Green Afternoon in Riga January 28, 2016

Search

Contact information

Call, write or visit us! +371 26 326 333 office@homoecos.lv Ernestīnes street 12, Riga, LV1046 Biedrība "homo ecos:"
Follow Us on facebookFollow Us on rssFollow Us on twitterFollow Us on draugiem.lv
© 2014 · Developed with pleasure by → WEBMEISTARS.LV