ENVCOM AND AGENDA 21

UBC Local Agenda 21 Working Group and Commission on Environment met in Liepâja, Latvia, 19-20 March 2001. The meeting gathered 31 participants representing member cities and partner organisations in all Baltic Sea Region countries, except Norway.

During the two days in Liepaja, basis were created for the preparations of new UBC Agenda 21 Program, different project ideas discussed, and new contacts between members created. In addition to intensive hours in seminar rooms, the participants also enjoyed the splendid hospitality of the local organisers, and participated in an interesting on-site excursion.

During the excursion, e. g., the new Phare-funded Ground Water Pumping and Iron Removal Station was presented. Liepâja is the third largest city in Latvia, and the strategic goal of the city is sustainable development. While fostering economic development, much is being done in Liepâja for putting in order the environmental infrastructure and ensuring safe, healthy living environment.

The next Commission's meeting will be organized on the occasion of the General Conference, Rostock 12-13 October.