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19.11.2025Akademijas street 11, Jelgava 5th floor hall, Join Zoom Meeting
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Posted from 19th to 21th of november Akademijas street 11, Jelgava 3rd floor hallVIRTUAL PRESENTERS
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09:00Registration. CoffeP001Modelling the Impact of Heart Rot on Carbon Stock Dynamics in Forest Stands and Wood Products: Implications for Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Measures, ANDIS LAZDINS, JĀNIS LIEPIŅŠ, GUNA PETAJA, Latvia, Latvian State Forest Research Institute "Silava" (LVMI Silava)Key note speakers
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09:30OPENING CERMONY (moderator Inga Grinfelde)P002Scots Pine Pinus Sylvestris L. Reforestation after Selective Cutting, Inga Straupe, Liga Liepa Latvia, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LBTU)Breaks & Poster session
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09:30Opening speach Andris Paeglītis Dean of Faculty of Forest and Environmental Sciences, Latvia University of Life Sciences and TechnologiesP003SPATIOTEMPORAL ANALYSIS OF MANGANESE CONTAMINATION IN URBAN SNOWMELT: A FIVE-YEAR STUDY IN JELGAVA, LATVIA, Jovita Pilecka-Uļčugačeva, Paula Miezaka, Jana Grave, Māris Bērtiņš, Katrīna Muižniece, Inga Grīnfelde Latvia, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LBTU)Session
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09:40Opening speach Lina Girdauskienė director of Lietuvos Inzinerijos Kolegija Higher Education Institution, LithuaniaP004The biomass value pyramid perspective and pathways for valorisation of invasive plant biomass in Europe, Evelīna Niedrīte, Linards Klavins, Oskars Purmalis, Latvia, University of Latvia (LU)
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09:50CONFERENCE PHOTO SESSIONP005Gender equality practices in the Latvian Armed Forces, Iļija Jēgers, Jovita Pilecka-Uļčugačeva, Dita Blumberga, Latvia, Latvian National Defense Academy, Latvia, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LBTU)
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10:00The Sinergy of Science and Industry in Ecotechnologies Development, William Hogland, Lineaus University, SwedenP006Methodological approach to assessing biodiversity in different types of land use in Latvia, Sniedze Više, Aleksejs Nipers, Kristīne Bīlande, Latvia, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LBTU), Latvia, Faculty of Economics and Social Development, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies
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10:20The New Perspectives of Constructed Wetlands in Green Deal Context, Linda Grinberga, Latvia, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LBTU)P007Mosses (Bryophyta) as a resource for bioeconomy and most prospective directions of their use, Laura Klaviņa, Latvia, University of Latvia (LU)
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10:40Anammox bacteria recovery from high nitrite concentrations by nitric oxide for inhibition-free nitrogen removal in biofilm water treatment, Ivar Zekker, Daliana Patricia Gonzalez Solano, Rūta Ozola-Davidāne, Juris Burlakovs, Andrey E. Krauklis, Zane Vincevica-Gaile, Jovita Pilecka-Uļčugačeva, Inga Grīnfelde, Estonia, University of Tartu, Costa Rica, University of Costa Rica, Latvia, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LBTU), Latvia, Geo IT Ltd, Latvia, University of Latvia (LU)P008Bio-based repellents as alternatives to insecticides for protecting conifer seedlings from the large pine weevil, Ilze Matisone, Kristaps Ozoliņš, Roberts Matisons, Mārtiņš Spāde, Uldis Grīnfelds, Rinalds Trukšs, Liene Zēberga, Latvia, Latvian State Forest Research Institute "Silava" (LVMI Silava), Latvia, SIA "Global Consulting"
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11:00Current status and future perspectives for peatland extraction site recultivation in Latvia, Normunds Stivrins, University of LatviaP009Tree-related microhabitat diversity and abundance under uniform shelterwood in Scots pine-dominated stands in hemiboreal forest zone, Māra Kitenberga, Jānis Donis, Pāvels Rigalovs, Leonīds Zdors, Roberts Matisons, Latvia, Latvian State Forest Research Institute "Silava" (LVMI Silava)
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11:20Design of a Stress-Corrosion Setup for Studying the Mechanochemical Degradation of Glass Fibers in Hydrous Environments, Andrejs Krauklis, Juris Burlakovs, Hani Amir Aouissi, Inga Grīnfelde, Ivar Zekker, Latvia, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LBTU), Poland, Mineral and Energy Economy Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences, Algeria,, Estonia, University of TartuP010Effect of stand characteristics on regeneration patterns of Scots pine under uniform shelterwood, Māra Kitenberga, Jānis Donis, Leonīds Zdors, Pāvels Rigalovs, Elferts Didzis, Roberts Matisons, Latvia, Latvian State Forest Research Institute "Silava" (LVMI Silava)
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11:40Influence of Glacigenic Sediment Formation on Compressibility and Consolidation Behaviour: Laboratory Testing and Numerical Modelling Juris Burlakovs, Maris Krievans, Laura Pundure, Liga Salmina, Zane Vincevica-Gaile, Juris Macans, Riga Technical University, Latvia, University of Latvia (LU), Latvia, Riga Technical University (RTU)P011From evidence to scenarios: Defining a multi-criteria framework for sustainably managing drained organic soils in agricultural river-basin landscapes, Annija Danenberga, Kristīne Bīlande, Latvia, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LBTU)
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12:00LUNCH BREAKP012Impacts of drainage ditch deepening on fen hydrogeology and restoration scenarios using MODFLOW, Gustavs Jorens Baumanovskis, Jānis Bikše, Inga Retike, Normunds Stivriņš, Latvia, University of Latvia (LU)
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On site and online (moderator Andrejs Krauklis)P013Sustainable solutions: Aluminum recovery from wastewater using fluidized-bed homogeneous crystallization post-delamination of multilayer flexible packaging, Agne Sleiniute, Ha Thi-Hanh, Gintaras Denafas, Ming-Chun Lu, Lithuania, Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), Taiwan, National Chung Hsing University
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13:30How might the ongoing discussion about rewetting Swedish peatlands to reduce climate impact influence the problem of brownification? Henric Djerf, Amelie Lindgren Kristianstad UniversityP014Occurrence of non-timber forest products in Latvia: Evidence from the National Forest Inventory, Agita Treimane, Zane Lībiete, Elferts Didzis, Jānis Donis, Latvia, Latvian State Forest Research Institute "Silava" (LVMI Silava), Latvia, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LBTU)
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13:45Arsenic and cadmium accumulated in lavender flowers grown in contaminated bottom sediment from the Baltic Sea (Malmfjärden). Ulyana Muñoz Acuña, William Hogland, Johan Persson, Göran Andersson Department of Chemistry and Biomedical SciencesP015Healing the land: Eco-friendly soil reclamation and sustainable recovery in post-war Ukraine, Valeriy Mykhaylenko, Mykola Blyznyuk, Ruslan Havrylyuk, Ukraine, Kyiv Medical University
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14:00Integration of Bradyrhizobium Inoculants and Plant Biostimulants for Sustainable Organic Soybean Cultivation YURII SYROMIATNYKOV, ILZE VIRCAVA, ANASTASIA YAKOVLEVA, VITALIY SNITKO Latvia, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LBTU)P016Analysis of soil contamination with heavy metals as a result of hostilities in Ukraine, Denys Maslov, Ukraine, National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy
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14:15Impact of soil preparation by spot mounding on greenhouse gas fluxes from organic soils in afforested area (Latvia) ARTA BĀRDULE, ALDIS BUTLERS, NIKOLA DJUBINA, KĀRLIS DŪMIŅŠ, DAGNIJA LAZDIŅA, ANDIS LAZDINS Latvia, Latvian State Forest Research Institute "Silava" (LVMI Silava), Latvia, LSFRI Silava, Latvia, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LBTU)P017PFOS and PFOA as PFAS micropollutants in the Daugava River: Monitoring and regulatory perspectives, Jana Grave, Inga Grinfelde, Jovita Pilecka-Uļčugačeva, Paula Miezaka, Latvia, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LBTU)
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14:30Ecosystem CO2 balance in short-rotation deciduous tree plantations in agricultural land in Latvia Kristaps Makovskis, Arta Bārdule, Austra Zuševica, Andis Bārdulis, Andis Lazdins, Dagnija Lazdiņa, Latvia, Latvian State Forest Research Institute "Silava" P018The problem of waterlogged and abandoned land areas in Lithuania, Vilma Šalkauskienė, Lithuania, Lietuvos Inžinerijos Kolegija (LIK)
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14:45Diversity of aerosol classification algorithms for source apportionment purposes Vikija Kupča, Iveta Šteinberga, Latvia, University of Latvia (LU)P019Parameter regionalisation for the METQ model in the lake-rich Malta River Basin, Anda Bakute, Inga Grīnfelde, Jovita Pilecka-Uļčugačeva, Latvia, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LBTU)
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15:00POSTER SESSION WITH COFEE & SNACKSP020Climate risks and security policy: The role of law in enhancing the resilience of law enforcement structures, Kseniia Zaitseva, Svetlana Boychenko, Ukraine, Scientific Institute of Public Law
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15:30System dynamics model framework for sustainable development and its analysis, Oskars Kaļva, Iveta Šteinberga, Latvia, University of Latvia (LU)P021Sediment micropollutants and environmental insights in ecological monitoring of Lake Liepaja, Jana Grave, Inga Grinfelde, Jovita Pilecka-Uļčugačeva, Latvia, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LBTU)
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15:45From Chips to Chemicals: Upgrading Conifer Greenery to Biopharma, Coatings and Agricultural Inputs Mārcis Mezulis, Lauris Arbidans, Maris Lauberts, Maris Klavins
Latvia, University of Latvia (LU), Latvia, Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry, Latvia
P022Resilience of steppe ecosystems in southern Ukraine under climate aridization: A remote sensing perspective, Kostiantyn Klymenko, Svetlana Boychenko, Ukraine, National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy
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16:00Sustainable Integration of Aquaponics with Recycled Greywater Systems, Härmo Hiiemäe, Daaniel Maanas, Priit Tamm, Merrit Shanskiy, Rihard Reissaar, Merilin Noormets, Morten Poolakese, Mait Kriipsalu, Estonian University of Life Sciences, Tartu, EstoniaP023Soil texture-dependent responses of N₂O isotopic composition to tillage and moisture regimes, Dace Butenaite - Ragele, Sindija Frienberga, Jovita Pilecka-Uļčugačeva, Inga Grīnfelde, Latvia, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LBTU)
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16:15Lessons Learned from Recycled Water Pilot: Greywater Versus Rainwater. Priit Tamm, Harald Kriisa, Morten Poolakese, Mait Kriipsalu, Estonian University of Life Sciences, Tartu, EstoniaP024Methane emission reduction in the Lithuanian energy sector: The role of the manufacturing industry, Dovidas Rubežius, Irina Kliopova, Lithuania, Kaunas University of Technology (KTU)
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16:30HIGH-POWER CHARGING SOLUTIONS FOR ELECTRIC TRANSPORT: RVIEW OF EXISTING TECHNOLOGIES AND APPROACHES Mārtiņš Tisenkopfs, Aigars Laizāns, Latvia, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LBTU)P025Influence of Quercus robur and Quercus rubra tree stands on richness of microbiota in organic and mineral soil layers, Nijolė Petraitytė, Svajūnė Grubinskaitė, Vitas Marozas, Lithuania, Vytautas Magnus University (VMU)
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20.11.2025Akademijas street 11, Jelgava 5th floor hall, Join Zoom Meeting Join Zoom Meeting
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P026Groundwater level dynamics in extracted peatland: assessing potential for recultivation. Normunds Stivrins, Janis Bikše, Sabīna Alta, Inga Grīnfelde Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies
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08:30Registration. CoffeP027Effect of organic cultivation of winter wheat on agrochemical and microbiological soil parameters in the forest-steppe zone of Ukraine, Kuts Oleksandr, Vladislav Bolokhovskyi, Ivan Semenenko, Yana Svishchova, Ukraine, State Biotechnological University, Ukraine, LLC "TD BTU-Center", Ukraine, Engineering and Technological Institute “Biotekhnika” of NAAS
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On site and online (moderator Oskars Purmalis)P028Long-term socio-economic impacts of scenarios of restrictions on the management of commercial pine forests, Dagnija Lazdiņa, Latvia, Latvian State Forest Research Institute "Silava" (LVMI Silava)
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09:00Reclaimed water for use in agriculture and nutrient recovery in Northern Europe: case study in Latvia Oskars Purmalis, Jānis Zviedris, Evelīna Niedrīte, Iveta Pugajeva
Latvia, University of Latvia (LU), Latvia, Institute of Electronics and Computer Sciences, Latvia, Institute of food safety, animal health and environment “BIOR”
P029INTEGRATING BIOINDICATION AND SNOW CONTAMINATION ANALYSIS FOR LONG-TERM ASSESSMENT OF URBAN AIR QUALITY: A SEVEN-YEAR STUDY OF HEAVY METAL POLLUTION DYNAMICS IN JELGAVA, LATVIA, Inga Grinfelde, Inga Straupe, Kristaps Siltumens, Oskars Purmalis, Maris Bertins, Jovita Pilecka-Uļčugačeva, Latvia, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LBTU)
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09:30Aquaponics in the Central Baltic Region: Perspectives, Challenges, and Opportunities for Sustainable Food Production Oskars Purmalis, Paula Luīze Biteniece, Lauris Arbidans, Linards Klavins, Latvia, University of Latvia (LU), Latvia, Riga Technical University (RTU)
P030GROUNDWATER TABLE DEPTH MONITORING DATASET (2023-2025) FROM AN EXTRACTED KAIGU PEATLAND SECTION IN CENTRAL LATVIA, Normunds Stivrins, Janis Bikse, Sabina Alta, Inga Grinfelde, Latvia, Faculty of Forest and Environmental Sciences, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, Latvia, Department of Geology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Latvia, Ltd. Laflora, Jelgava, Lithuania, Lietuvos Inžinerijos Kolegija | Higher Education Institution.
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P031CURRENT STATUS AND FUTURE PERSPECTIVES FOR PEATLAND EXTRACTION SITE RECULTIVATION IN LATVIA, Stivrins, N., Ozola, I., Andriksons, M., Grinfelde, I., Latvia, Faculty of Forest and Environmental Sciences, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, Latvia, Lake and Peatland Research Centre, Latvia, Department of Geology, University of Latvia, Lithuania, Lietuvos Inžinerijos Kolegija Higher Education Institution,
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10:00Feasibility of energy generation by incineration from Municipal Solid Waste in terms of techno-Economic analysis in cities of Pakistan Mohsin Abdullah, Gintaras Denafas, Hanna Bibi
Lithuania, Lithuanian Energy Institute, Lithuania, Kaunas University of Technology (KTU)
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10:15FARM-LEVEL GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSION DECISION SUPPORT TOOL: MULTIPARAMETER SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS WITH SOBOL AND MORRIS METHODS Katrīna Muižniece, Jovita Pilecka-Uļčugačeva, Inga Grīnfelde, Latvia, Faculty of Forest and Environmental Sciences, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technology, Latvia, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LBTU)P032SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF WIND ENERGY IN HYDROLOGICALLY SENSITIVE LANDSCAPES: THE “DALBE” CASE STUDY, Inga Grinfelde, Latvia Faculty of Forest and Environmental Sciences, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, Lithuania, Lietuvos Inžinerijos Kolegija | Higher Education Institution.
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10:30Circular biomass of microalgae in cold climate Erik Grönlund, Emiel Driessen, Susanne Tellström, Sweden, Mid Sweden University
P034WASTE TRANSFORMATION INTO SUSTAINABLE BUILDING MATERIALS: OPPORTUNITIES AND RISKS, Kristaps Siltumens, Jovita Pilecka-Uļčugačeva, Inga Grinfelde, Faculty of Forest and Environmental Sciences, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, Jelgava, Latvia
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10:45Food Waste Derived Polyphenol-Clay Composites for UV Protection and Skin Health Aiga Salmina, Rūta Ozola-Davidāne, Latvia, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LBTU)
P035EXPERIMENTAL DATASET OF GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS FROM LABORATORY BIOCOVER, Kristaps Siltumens, Inga Grinfelde, Juris Burlakovs, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, Latvia, Riga Technical University, Latvia
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11:00Use of anaerobic facultative microorganisms for sewage sludge management Irina Kliopova , Rimas Pranas Budrys, Lithuania, Kaunas University of Technology (KTU)
P036ASSESSING LEAD CONTAMINATION IN SNOWMELT: SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS IN JELGAVA, Jovita Pilecka-Uļčugačeva, Karlina Hirsfelde, Paula Miezaka, Maris Bertins, Inga Grinfelde, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, Faculty of Forest and Environmental Sciences, Institute of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Engineering, Jelgava, Latvia, University of Latvia, Faculty of Geography and Earth Sciences, Riga, Latvia
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11:15Recovery of Energy Resources from Landfills: Feasibility Assessment Model and Its Testing under Lithuanian Conditions Gintaras Denafas, Mohsin Abdullah, Inna Pitak, Anastassia Sholokhova, Tomas Danikauskas, Algirdas Šukys, Jolita Kruopienė, Rimantas Butleris Lithuania, Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), Lithuania, Lithuanian Energy Institute
P037EVOLUTION OF WATER LEVELS IN THE RIVER LIELUPE: A PERSPECTIVE FOR JELGAVA CITY, Anda Bakute, Jovita Pilecka-Uļčugačeva, Inga Grinfelde, Institute of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Engineering, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, Jelgava, Latvia
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11:45P038CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION OF A CONCEPTUAL HYDROLOGICAL MODEL IN SWAMPY RIVER BASINS OF LATVIA, Anda Bakute, Normunds Stivrins, Inga Grinfelde, Jovita Pilecka-Uļčugačeva, Institute of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Engineering, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, Jelgava, Latvia, Department of Geography, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Latvia, Riga, Latvia, Department of Geology, Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn, Estonia
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12:00LUNCH BREAKP039FORECASTS OF WASTE VOLUME AND FLOW DYNAMICS IN LATVIA IN THE CONTEXT OF EU WASTE MANAGEMENT POLICY, Alda Patersone, Alina Zotova, Jana Grave, Paula Miezaka, Anda Bakute, Jovita Pilecka-Uļčugačeva, Inga Grinfelde, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, Faculty of Forest and Environmental Sciences, Institute of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Engineering, Jelgava, Latvia
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PARALEL SESSION1 Akademijas street 11, Jelgava 5th floor hall, Join Zoom Meeting Join Zoom Meeting
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Passcode: 49JWrkcmV On site and online (moderator Juris Burlakovs)
P040LONG-TERM SPATIAL CHANGES IN AIR QUALITY IN JELGAVA CITY, Dženeta Veide, Paula Miezaka, Jana Grave, Inga Straupe, Jovita Pilecka-Uļčugačeva, Inga Grinfelde, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, Faculty of Forest and Environmental Sciences, Institute of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Engineering, Jelgava, Latvia
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13:15Environmental challenges of future aerodynamics Audrius Jonušas, Esmeralda Styps Lithuania, Lietuvos inžinerijos kolegija │ Higher Education InstitutionP041SPATIOTEMPORAL ANALYSIS OF ZINC CONTAMINATION IN SNOW WATER AND ASSOCIATED ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS IN JELGAVA, LATVIA, Jovita Pilecka-Uļčugačeva, Viktorija Petrova, Alina Zotova, Maris Bertins, Inga Grinfelde, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, Faculty of Forest and Environmental Sciences, Institute of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Engineering, Jelgava, Latvia, University of Latvia, Faculty of Geography and Earth Sciences, Riga, Latvia
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13:30Assessing the Environmental Impact of Bio-Based Materials and Products: Challenges and Opportunities, Shovkat Gojaeva, Jolanta Dvarionienė, Lithuania, Kaunas University of Technology (KTU)
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13:45JUSTIFICATION OF THE METHODOLOGY FOR DETERMINING ECOSYSTEM SERVICES OF THE KAKHOVKA RESERVOIR Maksym Oliinyk, Victor Karamushka, Ukraine, National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy
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14:00Remediating PFAS-contaminated biosolids to improve utilization: A review of phytoremediation and hydrothermal processing techniques Emiel Driessen, Henrik Haller, Erik Grönlund, Anders Jonsson, Sweden, Mid Sweden University
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14:15The importance and application of geomagnetic measurements of the Earth in geophysical processes Toms Līdumnieks Latvia, ZIGI
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14:30Accuracy and reliability of supervised classification methods for estimating the cover of lakes' reed beds by Sentinel-2 imagery, Grigorijs Goldbergs, Ints Mednieks, Latvia, Institute of Electronics and Computer Sciences
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14:45Theoretical Potential of Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting for Agriculture: Lithuanian Case Studies Gitana Vyciene, Vilda Grybauskiene, Inga Grinfelde, Lithuania, Lietuvos Inžinerijos Kolegija | Higher Education Institution
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15:00POSTER SESSION WITH COFEE & SNACKS
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15:30Challenges in the Application of Acoustic Survey Technologies in Riverbed Engineering Investigations, Edita Abalikštienė, Lietuvos inžinerijos kolegija │ Higher Education Institution
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15:45SUSTAINABILITY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY THROUGH PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS Esmeralda Styps, Vilda Grybauskiene, Lithuania, Lietuvos Inžinerijos Kolegija | Higher Education Institution
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16:00Characterization and Environmental implication of Non-Hazardous Waste Incineration By-products: understanding of the Particle size distribution, Mineralogical Composition, Elemental Analysis and Leaching Behavior Bilal Touseef, Gytis Matiženok, Gintaras Denafas, Lithuania, Kaunas University of Technology (KTU)
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16:15Distribution, Morphology and Formation Conditions of Inland Dunes in the Eastern Part of the Central Latvian Lowland Juris Burlakovs, Maris Krievans, Liana Znudova, Zane Vincevica-Gaile, Poland, Mineral and Energy Economy Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences, Latvia, University of Latvia (LU)
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16:30Study of the impact of mechanical properties of metallic materials and surface treatment technologies on optimizing material applications in aircraft structures Esmeralda Styps, Valdas Speičys, Lithuania, Lietuvos Inžinerijos Kolegija | Higher Education Institution
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13:30 - 16:00PARALEL SESSION 2 "Innovations for Water and Nutrient Resilience" project group session (moderator Rūta Ozola-Davidāne, Inga Retiķe) - Akadēmijas street 11, 2nd floor, 22.room & Zoom
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/96882293547?pwd=aYHAC2WgDsWjvlzU6bgqsBPF7uU6xq.1 (Meeting ID: 968 8229 3547;Passcode: Sy0gjxYWz)
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13:20-13:30REGISTRATION
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13:30-13:40Welcome remarks
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13:40-14:10Reaching All Ages: The Story of Vitamin U
Brigita Dejus, Riga Technical University Water Systems and Biotechonology
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13:10-14:25Tackling Lake Eutrophication: Water Quality Improvements Following the First Aluminum Treatment in the Baltic States,
Interreg Baltic Sea Region Trust Alum project
Barbara Wiktoria Massalska-Duszczyk, Latvian Institute of Aquatic Ecology, Agency of Daugavpils University, Latvia
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14:25-14:40Impacts of Drainage Ditch Deepening on Fen Hydrogeology and Restoration Scenarios Using MODFLOW
Grande-U project
Gustavs Jorens Baumanovskis, University of Latvia, Latvia
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14:40 -14:55Evaluating the Potential of Natural Phosphorus-Enriched Sorbents in Peat-Based Media for Sustainable Floriculture,
Interreg Est-Lat NutriLoopWorks project & Interreg Central Baltic ReNuW-Hubs project
Dagnija Grabuža, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, Latvia

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15:00-15:15Cofee Break&Networking (poster session)
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Reuse of nutrients and water from wastewater,
Interreg Central Baltic ReNuW-Hubs project
Veijo Pönni
, University of Turku, Finland
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Remote sensing as an essential tool for phytoplankton surface bloom characterization,
Interreg Est-Lat NutriLoopWorks project
Kersti Kangro, University of Tartu, Tartu Observatory, Estonia
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15:45-16:15Final conference for Erasmus+ Project “PONICS VET Expanded: Controlled-environment agriculture and hydroponics VET”
Session led by Linda Grinberga, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (Latvia)
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16:15Coffee break & Networking
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17:00SOCIAL ACTIVITY AND Conference Dinner, Guidelines for the Social Event and Conference Dinner. The bus will be waiting in front of the main entrance of Akadēmijas Street 11. Departure time: 16:40. The bus will take all registered participants to Jaunpils Castle for the guided medieval castle tour and the Monk’s Dinner. Return time: Approximately 21:00 back to Akadēmijas Street 11.
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21.11.2025Akademijas street 11, Jelgava 5th floor hall, Join Zoom Meeting
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08:30 - 09:00POSTER SESSION WITH COFEE & SNACKS
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On site and online (moderator Inga Grinfelde)
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09:00HIGH-POWER CHARGING SOLUTIONS FOR ELECTRIC TRANSPORT: RVIEW OF EXISTING TECHNOLOGIES AND APPROACHES Mārtiņš Tisenkopfs, Aigars Laizāns, Latvia, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LBTU)
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09:15Content and tasks of geospatial data of electrical networks at the turn of the century in Latvia. Maris Virkavs, Vivita Pukite, Armands Celms, Toms Līdumnieks
Latvia, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LBTU), Latvia, Institute of Land Management and Geodesy, Latvia, ZIGI
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09:30Application of a Digital Terrain Model for Accuracy Assessment of Drainage Systems Jolanta Celma, Vivita Pukite, Armands Celms, Latvia, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LBTU), Latvia, Institute of Land Management and Geodesy, Latvia, ZIGI
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09:45Assessment of Ecosystem Services of Forest Plots with Varying Conservation Degrees within the Kholodnyi Yar National Park Bohdan Kuchenko Ukraine, National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy
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10:00Green technologies and sustainable development of agriculture in Ukraine Dmytro Solomonko Ukraine, Stepan Gzhytskyi National University of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnologies Lviv
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10:15Integration of Bradyrhizobium Inoculants and Plant Biostimulants for Sustainable Organic Soybean Cultivation, Yurii Syromiatnykov, Ilze Vircava, Anastasia Yakovleva, Vitaliy Snitko, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LBTU), Germany BTU-Center Europe GmbH, Ukraine Institute of Vegetable and Melon Growing NAAS, Latvia, Germany, Ukraine
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10:30Feeding Simulation Model: Data Acquisition to Achieve Climate Neutrality Goals, Sarma Cakula, Vineta Silkāne, Mairita Zaķe, Oskars Java, RISEBA University of Applied Sciences, Latvia
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10:45“Integrated MIR Sorting Approach for Dark Polymers and GF-Content-Based Separation of PA-GF Composite”
Julius Eik Grimmenstein, Thomas Krampitz, Bruno Lommatzsch, Thomas Probst, Holger Lieberwirth, Technische Universität Freiberg, Germany
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11:00The TransFarm project results (moderator Inga Grinfelde) Join our Digital Aquaponics Workshop and discover how innovative water–plant–fish systems can transform sustainable food production. Engage directly with experts from Sweden and Finland, explore real-life case studies, and gain practical insights for your own projects. Take part in an interactive Menti session and help shape the future of aquaponic products and markets.
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