Training Module 1 Integrated Coastal Management and Communication

1. Training Module 1Integrated Coastal Management and Communication Chapter 1 Introduction to Sustainable Coastal Development R. Ernšteins, J. Kauliņš, E. Līce, V. Antons, S. Kuršinska

2. COBWEB Project Communicating the Baltic COBWEB, Interreg IV A, the European Union 2011 University of Latvia, Department of Environmental Management R. Ernšteins, J. Kauliņš, E. Līce, V. Antons, S. Kuršinska

3. COBWEB project – Introduction I • Project creates models of co-operation in the field of environmental education and communication between : • universities, • environmental and nature schools and • museums, and • other local stakeholders to be involved, • in order to strengthen the connection between the SOURCES of environmental knowledge and USERS at the coastal areas-municipalities in the Central Baltic’s sea region. COBWEB, Interreg IV A, the European Union 2011 University of Latvia, Department of Environmental Management R. Ernšteins, J. Kauliņš, E. Līce, V. Antons, S. Kuršinska

4. COBWEB project – Introduction II • COBWEB promotes sustainable development in the Central Baltic region. Key actors of the project - universities, museums, nature and environmental schools, are building together environmental educational: • training materials and training programmes,which combine the latest knowledge: • on environmental GOVERNANCE and SUSTAINABILITY, particularly in coastal areas • with effective environmental COMMUNICATION as the main emphasis – both as the municipal-coastal management INSTRUMENT and SECTOR and in their COMPLEMENTARITY. COBWEB, Interreg IV A, the European Union 2011 University of Latvia, Department of Environmental Management R. Ernšteins, J. Kauliņš, E. Līce, V. Antons, S. Kuršinska

5. COBWEB project – Introduction III COBWEB - Work Package 3 Coastal Communication resources training • Baltic coastal awareness - educators turning to coastal communication involving stakeholders and enhancing public participation. Main products to be produced ALSO internationally: 1- Coastal Training Modules (TM): • TM1 – Integrated coastal management and communication • TM2 – Coastal communication for sustainable development • TM3 – Environmental communication: collaboration principle (in Latvian) 2- Related documentation and Resource material (RM) COBWEB, Interreg IV A, the European Union 2011 University of Latvia, Department of Environmental Management R. Ernšteins, J. Kauliņš, E. Līce, V. Antons, S. Kuršinska

6. COBWEB project – Introduction IV Training module (TM) – outline • Slide presentation package • Resource Pack: resource material in English • Coastal municipalities CASE STUDIES (CS) • Bibliography COBWEB, Interreg IV A, the European Union 2011 University of Latvia, Department of Environmental Management R. Ernšteins, J. Kauliņš, E. Līce, V. Antons, S. Kuršinska

7. COBWEB project – Introduction V TRAINING MODULE 1 Coastal Management approach Introduction to sustainable coastal development 2. Environmental governance and coastal municipalities: fromtheory to practice 3. Integrated coastal zone management 4. Indicators for sustainable development – local municipality case 5. Collaboration governance approach 6. Household environmental management 7. Climate change adaptation governance for municipalities 8. ICZM Programme: Saulkrasti municipality case TRAINING MODULE 2 – Coastal Communication approach TRAINING MODULE 3 –Collaboration approach Introduction into environmental communication Collaboration communication model Municipal environmental communication instruments for collaboration communication 3.1. Environmental information instruments 3.2. Environmental education instruments 3.3. Public participation instruments 3.4. Environmentally friendly behavior instruments 3.5. Collaboration instruments 4. Environmental communication best practice examples in Latvian coastal municipalities • Introduction to coastal communication 2. Environmental communication – from theory to practice 3. Integrated approach: environmental communication integration into municipal environmental management anddevelopment planning 4. Disciplinary approach: Environmental communication for Liepaja municipality 5. Coastal communication best practice 6. Coastal risk communication 7. Green municipality: public relations and communication 8. Coastal communication Action Programme: Saulkrasti case COBWEB, Interreg IV A, the European Union 2011 University of Latvia, Department of Environmental Management R. Ernšteins, J. Kauliņš, E. Līce, V. Antons, S. Kuršinska

8. Training Module 1Integrated Coastal Management and Communication COBWEB, Interreg IV A, the European Union 2011 University of Latvia, Department of Environmental Management R. Ernšteins, J. Kauliņš, E. Līce, V. Antons, S. Kuršinska

9. IntroductionI • Governance environment • Governance environment is an important pilar in successful implementation of environmental governance and in ensuring sustainable development of a territory, • Governance development is important in the context of TM2 • Coastal specifics • As in any other territory, the interests of nature and the social and economic interests of man often collide, and the more so in the coastal area with its ecological, cultural and historical specifics and appeal. In addition, there are often land and sea conflicts in the coastal area, and man is in the middle of this conflicting environment. • Environmental governance theoretical basis • Development of environmental governance is viewed through the collaboration governance principle as integrated and balanced governance of nature-social environment interaction; • TM 1 Module both outlines enviromental governance concept on vertical and horizontal integration, cyclic planning and implementation process, key approaches, and describes the contents of environmental governance – i.e. 8 target groups, thematic sectors and 6 environmental governance dimensions. COBWEB, Interreg IV A, the European Union 2011 University of Latvia, Department of Environmental Management R. Ernšteins, J. Kauliņš, E. Līce, V. Antons, S. Kuršinska

10. Introduction II • Focussing practical implementation of environmental governance to the local level, research is directed at local municipalities taking into account their specifics. • Coastal management implementation at the local level comprises activities by all key interest groups and scope of their interests, focussing in particular on two key target groups: • Municipality on one side, selecting development planning and ICZM approach • Resident (household) action development on the other side - acting both in their internal environment and also affecting and participating in maintaining the external environment. • In studying the interaction of the top-down and bottom-up approaches, five concepts are realised in TM1module: • 1. environmental governance concept and approaches • 2. municipal action development and ICZM, • 3. residents and household environmental management • 4. indicators – how to mutually assess progress of actions on every level (resident, municipal) towards sustainability; • 5. specific cases – ICZM case studies carried out in a particular municipality, and recommendations are given to municipality on further development of the territory. COBWEB, Interreg IV A, the European Union 2011 University of Latvia, Department of Environmental Management R. Ernšteins, J. Kauliņš, E. Līce, V. Antons, S. Kuršinska

11. Contents Introduction to sustainable coastal development Environmental governance and coastal municipalities: from theory to practice Integrated coastal zone management Indicators for sustainable development – local municipality case Collaboration governance approach. Household environmental management development in Latvia. ICZM Programme: Saulkrasti Municipality case COBWEB, Interreg IV A, the European Union 2011 University of Latvia, Department of Environmental Management R. Ernšteins, J. Kauliņš, E. Līce, V. Antons, S. Kuršinska

12. 1. Introduction to sustainable development COBWEB, Interreg IV A, the European Union 2011 University of Latvia, Department of Environmental Management R. Ernšteins, J. Kauliņš, E. Līce, V. Antons, S. Kuršinska

13. Introduction to sustainable coastal development Theoretical framework of environmental governance includes 4P cycle model, 8 target groups, 6 environmental governance dimensions, 8 thematic sectors; Coastal zones as vulnerable and densely populated areas are in special need of good environmental governance practice implementation; several examples and studies have been carried out on the development of such territories. COBWEB, Interreg IV A, the European Union 2011 University of Latvia, Department of Environmental Management R. Ernšteins, J. Kauliņš, E. Līce, V. Antons, S. Kuršinska

14. Sustainable coastal management definition Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) is a dynamic, multi-disciplinary and iterative process to promote sustainable management of coastal zones. "Integrated" in ICZM refers to the integration of objectives and also to the integration of the many instruments needed to meet these objectives. It means integration of all relevant policy areas, sectors, and levels of administration. It means integration of the terrestrial and marine components of the target territory, in both time and space. J.Kauliņš COBWEB, Interreg IV A, the European Union 2011 University of Latvia, Department of Environmental Management R. Ernšteins, J. Kauliņš, E. Līce, V. Antons, S. Kuršinska

15. Key principles for successful ICZM A broad "holistic" perspective A long term perspective Adaptive management during a gradual process Reflect local specificity Work with natural processes Participatory planning Support & involvement of all relevant administrative bodies Use of a combination of instruments COBWEB, Interreg IV A, the European Union 2011 University of Latvia, Department of Environmental Management R. Ernšteins, J. Kauliņš, E. Līce, V. Antons, S. Kuršinska

16. 1.4. Key tools for ICZM Legislation state legislation, local regulatory documents Planning development strategies and sector plans, spatial planning Economics and finance participation in state programmes, attraction of international funds, rational budget planning, strengthening of taxation framework Infrastructure traffic routes, tourism and recreation facilities, nature and landscape protection, facilitated areas Communication website development, local information systems COBWEB, Interreg IV A, the European Union 2011 University of Latvia, Department of Environmental Management R. Ernšteins, J. Kauliņš, E. Līce, V. Antons, S. Kuršinska

17. 1.5. Situation analysis: Integrated management Stakeholder groups Regulatory/planning frame analysis Sectorial analysis _________________________ Nature environment D Economics + Tourism E, ET Social environment S Governance & Communication P COBWEB, Interreg IV A, the European Union 2011 University of Latvia, Department of Environmental Management R. Ernšteins, J. Kauliņš, E. Līce, V. Antons, S. Kuršinska

18. 1.6. Indicators as part of local governance planning Documentation of IS, prepared at initial and implementation stages of the indicator system, is a relatively independent part for a municipality's development strategy. It could be designed as a handbook, containing: short overall description of the indicator system, standard indicator form set. List of indicators with brief descriptions could be prepared for publishing on municipality website. Full indicator and system report contains: reports for separate indicators, common assessment of sustainability and other key conclusions. Public report on indicators could be designed as an illustrated and well-designed fact sheet. Public report could be prepared as an appendix to annual municipality report and contain: a set of fact-sheets for separate indicators, common assessment of sustainability and other key conclusions. The main difference between the full and public reports is in the form of explanation and terminology. COBWEB, Interreg IV A, the European Union 2011 University of Latvia, Department of Environmental Management R. Ernšteins, J. Kauliņš, E. Līce, V. Antons, S. Kuršinska

19. 1.7. Coastal sustainability assessment in Europe Latvia was among 9 partner countries in the EU INTERREG III project DEDUCE, 2003-2007. Goal of the project: assessment of coastal sustainability for partner countries. Importance of project: EU-supported; basis for a unified indicator system and for preparation of EU directive providing for implementation and application of such system. 45 indicators were elaborated and calculated in every country, illustrating the following branches of coastal governance (i.e., system was oriented towards the following goals): To control the population density of natural areas of the coast. To protect and promote the diversity of natural and cultural heritage. To promote sustainable economy for the coast. To ensure a good state of the bathing waters and the coast. To reduce social exclusion in coastal communities. Respectful use of natural resources. To recognize the risks for the coast associated to climate change and to ensure the protection of ecosystems. COBWEB, Interreg IV A, the European Union 2011 University of Latvia, Department of Environmental Management R. Ernšteins, J. Kauliņš, E. Līce, V. Antons, S. Kuršinska

20. 1.8. Project DEDUCE: Goals 1. To characterize, calculate and compare the use and compatibility of the 28 indicators of sustainability proposed by the ICZM Expert Group in each of the territories represented by the partners. 2. To evaluate and compare the geographical information systems (GIS) for the analysis and viewing of the state of the environment of each of the coastal areas and the methodologies based on the use of the GIS through the website GIS-WEB). 3. To establish common models of reporting on the state of sustainability of the coast, in which the effects of human activities and their potentiality are evaluated and monitored. 4. The drawing up of a guide for the use of the indicators of sustainability for examining the development of the state of the coast and whether the decision making of the governments (European, national, regional and local) is based on integrated coastal management. 5. To study the possibilities of setting up bases for a European network specializing in information about the coast. COBWEB, Interreg IV A, the European Union 2011 University of Latvia, Department of Environmental Management R. Ernšteins, J. Kauliņš, E. Līce, V. Antons, S. Kuršinska

21. Coastal zone definition: Project DEDUCE COBWEB, Interreg IV A, the European Union 2011 University of Latvia, Department of Environmental Management R. Ernšteins, J. Kauliņš, E. Līce, V. Antons, S. Kuršinska

22. Planning documents for coastal development Recommendation of the EP and of the Council concerning the implementation of ICZM in Europe Key provisions for spatial development of coastal zone, 2011-2017 Sustainable development strategy for Latvia until 2030 National environment policy plan, 2004 – 2008 Environmental policy guidelines, 2009 – 2015 COBWEB, Interreg IV A, the European Union 2011 University of Latvia, Department of Environmental Management R. Ernšteins, J. Kauliņš, E. Līce, V. Antons, S. Kuršinska

23. 2. Environmental governance and coastal municipalities: from theory to practice COBWEB, Interreg IV A, the European Union 2011 University of Latvia, Department of Environmental Management R. Ernšteins, J. Kauliņš, E. Līce, V. Antons, S. Kuršinska

24. Introduction Environmental governance looks at development through the collaboration governance principle as integrated and harmonised management of interaction between natural and social environments; 4P cycle model forms the theoretical basis of environmental governance; the presentation outlines the vertical and horizontal structure of environmental governance and environmental governance dimensions Coastal zones as vulnerable and densely populated areas are in special need of good environmental governance practice implementation; several examples and studies have been carried out on the development of such territories. COBWEB, Interreg IV A, the European Union 2011 University of Latvia, Department of Environmental Management R. Ernšteins, J. Kauliņš, E. Līce, V. Antons, S. Kuršinska

25. Environmental governance and coastal municipalities: from theory to practice Aim of the module is to describe the theoretical structure of environmental management – concept, 4P cycle model, thematic sectors, target groups, dimensions. Contents • Environmental governance guidelines • Environmental governance cycle • Environmental governance sectors • Environmental governance vertical structure • Environmental governance target groups • Environmental governance dimensions • Environmental governance approaches (J. Benders) • Environmental governance monitoring (J. Kaulins) • Collaboration governance – environmental governance paradigm • Integrated coastal zone management (J. Kaulins) • Household environmental management • Climate change adaptation governance for municipalities COBWEB, Interreg IV A, the European Union 2011 University of Latvia, Department of Environmental Management R. Ernšteins, J. Kauliņš, E. Līce, V. Antons, S. Kuršinska

26. Environmental governance definition Evironmental governance is a subsequent cyclic development of environmental problem solutions policy and implementation planning, action programming and implementation of specific projects as a systemic whole, which ensures realisation of the key environmental management functions in national and municipal, household and corporate management, in close co-operation among all governmental, non-governmental and professional interest groups. (R. Ernsteins) COBWEB, Interreg IV A, the European Union 2011 University of Latvia, Department of Environmental Management R. Ernšteins, J. Kauliņš, E. Līce, V. Antons, S. Kuršinska

27. Environmental management cycle Source: Ernsteins R. • Key functions in environmental governance: • assessment of specific environmental problems caused through natural and social environment interaction, • alternative solutions planning, • planning of adopted decision; implementation and control functions. • Environmental governance based on 4P model. • „4 P” model consists of four complementary stages: • P1 - Problem analysis, • P2 - Policy definition, • P3 – Planning, • P4 – Programming • Plus additionally - project development (P5) COBWEB, Interreg IV A, the European Union 2011 University of Latvia, Department of Environmental Management R. Ernšteins, J. Kauliņš, E. Līce, V. Antons, S. Kuršinska

28. Environmental governance concepts Environment = Nature Society Source: Ernsteins R. COBWEB, Interreg IV A, the European Union 2011 University of Latvia, Department of Environmental Management R. Ernšteins, J. Kauliņš, E. Līce, V. Antons, S. Kuršinska

29. Environmental management dimensions and sectors 6 environmental management dimensions: International environmental governance dimension National environmental governance dimension Municipal environmental governance dimension Mediatory environmental governance dimension Corporate environmental governance dimension Household environmental governance dimension Environmental governance sectors • Biodiversity • Earth resource and landscape management • Water management • Air and climate protection • Energy management • Waste management • Environmental health • Environmental communication COBWEB, Interreg IV A, the European Union 2011 University of Latvia, Department of Environmental Management R. Ernšteins, J. Kauliņš, E. Līce, V. Antons, S. Kuršinska

30. 3. Integrated coastal zone management COBWEB, Interreg IV A, the European Union 2011 University of Latvia, Department of Environmental Management R. Ernšteins, J. Kauliņš, E. Līce, V. Antons, S. Kuršinska

31. Introduction • Integrated management is the most successful and up-to-date method for sustainable governance in the coastal zone. The integrated management method, unlike the traditional branch management method, deals not only with branch analysis but also includes branch interfaces (integrative problem areas) and concentrates directly on solving identified problems. • This chapter reports on the basics of the integrated management method and is illustrated with cases from management practice. COBWEB, Interreg IV A, the European Union 2011 University of Latvia, Department of Environmental Management R. Ernšteins, J. Kauliņš, E. Līce, V. Antons, S. Kuršinska

32. Contents Key principles of integrated coastal zone management (ICZM) Tools and sources for ICZM Principles for elaborating integrated coastal zone management plan ICZM Case study: EU Interreg project DEDUCE ICZM Case study: Saulkrasti municipality Sources COBWEB, Interreg IV A, the European Union 2011 University of Latvia, Department of Environmental Management R. Ernšteins, J. Kauliņš, E. Līce, V. Antons, S. Kuršinska

33. Sustainable coastal management definition Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) is a dynamic, multi- disciplinary and iterative process to promote sustainable management of coastal zones. "Integrated" in ICZM refers to the integration of objectives and also to the integration of the many instruments needed to meet these objectives. It means integration of all relevant policy areas, sectors, and levels of administration. It means integration of the terrestrial and marine components of the target territory, in both time and space. J.Kauliņš COBWEB, Interreg IV A, the European Union 2011 University of Latvia, Department of Environmental Management R. Ernšteins, J. Kauliņš, E. Līce, V. Antons, S. Kuršinska

34. 4. Indicators for sustainable development COBWEB, Interreg IV A, the European Union 2011 University of Latvia, Department of Environmental Management R. Ernšteins, J. Kauliņš, E. Līce, V. Antons, S. Kuršinska

35. Indicators for sustainable development Sustainable development is a very complex process. It can be measured correctly only when the numerous variable factors are taken into account. It can be done with the help of the indicator method, where any indicator is a strictly formalised numeric value or group of similar values. Indicators are linked in a logical system and their measurements let us judge the overall sustainability or success in individual sectors. This chapter reports on the principles of designing an indicator and indicator systems and provides illustrations from practical experience cases. COBWEB, Interreg IV A, the European Union 2011 University of Latvia, Department of Environmental Management R. Ernšteins, J. Kauliņš, E. Līce, V. Antons, S. Kuršinska

36. Contents 1. General principles for sustainable and integrative management 2. Indicators for governance 3. Coastal zone indicator distinctions 4. Indicator systems 5. The role of indicators in planning processes 6. Information for indicators 7. Documentation for indicators 8. Basic principles for the assessment of indicators 9. Use of indicators for assessment of coastal sustainability: cases 10. Problems and limits for using indicator method 11. Sources COBWEB, Interreg IV A, the European Union 2011 University of Latvia, Department of Environmental Management R. Ernšteins, J. Kauliņš, E. Līce, V. Antons, S. Kuršinska

37. Why indicators? An indicator is something that helps youunderstand where you are, which way you are going and how far you are from where you want to be. A good indicator alerts you to a problem before it gets too bad and helps you recognize what needs to be done to fix the problem. … They allow you to see where the problem areas are and help show the way to fix those problems.” (Maureen Hart, 2006). COBWEB, Interreg IV A, the European Union 2011 University of Latvia, Department of Environmental Management R. Ernšteins, J. Kauliņš, E. Līce, V. Antons, S. Kuršinska

38. Systems of indicators: Allow separating general and specific (coastal in our case) information Allow demonstrating different facets of common processes Analysis of various indicators in their interrelations allows making integrative decisions COBWEB, Interreg IV A, the European Union 2011 University of Latvia, Department of Environmental Management R. Ernšteins, J. Kauliņš, E. Līce, V. Antons, S. Kuršinska

39. Indicators and stakeholders Elaboration of an indicator system embodies one of the most effective forms of public participation because: indicators offer new information for the public, elaboration of indicators, data gathering and calculation involves somebody possessing important information. Indicator initiative processes are not less significant than the result – the elaborated indicators. Indicators are a tool ofinformationhelping to simplify it, determine priorities for data gathering and provide an opportunity of good visual display for calculated information. A selected set of indicators is part of the data flow that can be used for qualitative decisions and well-planned activities. Thus, the process of elaboration of indicators and an indicator set is directly connected to strategic development planning. COBWEB, Interreg IV A, the European Union 2011 University of Latvia, Department of Environmental Management R. Ernšteins, J. Kauliņš, E. Līce, V. Antons, S. Kuršinska

40. Indicator as an element of communication Clearly defined by matter – formulating values with real significance (household income,etc.). With political meaning for all forces forming the political system for a given level of governance. Getting anappropriateoverview of situation – not too much and not too little. Interesting, challenging stakeholders to take specific measures. Democratic – the public must know the results of measurements done by experts; results must be accessible. Complementary and involving the public– selection and calculation of indicators is the task of professionals, but measuring and discussion can and must be public. Open for discussions, changes and development. COBWEB, Interreg IV A, the European Union 2011 University of Latvia, Department of Environmental Management R. Ernšteins, J. Kauliņš, E. Līce, V. Antons, S. Kuršinska

41. 5. Collaboration governance approach COBWEB, Interreg IV A, the European Union 2011 University of Latvia, Department of Environmental Management R. Ernšteins, J. Kauliņš, E. Līce, V. Antons, S. Kuršinska

42. Contents The aim of the chapter is to describe the collaboration governance model structure. The model is proposed to serve as the fundamental model of environmental management. The main principle is collaboration realization among all involved actors and stakeholders for governance sector development. • Collaboration governance model structure • Governance stakeholders collaboration development • Vertical and horizontal integrative thematic collaboration development • Instruments collaboration development • Assessement system development • Governance collaboration communication development • Collaboration management model approbation for governance sector development: Saulkrasti county • Governance collaboration model • Bibliography COBWEB, Interreg IV A, the European Union 2011 University of Latvia, Department of Environmental Management R. Ernšteins, J. Kauliņš, E. Līce, V. Antons, S. Kuršinska

43. Introduction • The Collaboration governance* model consists of 5 main components and 17 sub-components • The model has been approbated in Saulkrasti county for governance sector development planning. • The model has generally been assessed as applicable for governance sector development planning – it is suitable for systemic policy programming work. * Ernsteins R. 2008 COBWEB, Interreg IV A, the European Union 2011 University of Latvia, Department of Environmental Management R. Ernšteins, J. Kauliņš, E. Līce, V. Antons, S. Kuršinska

44. The key components of collaboration governance model Governancestakeholders collaboration development; Vertical and horizontal integrative thematic collaboration development; Instruments collaboration development; Assessment system collaboration development; Governance communication development. Ernsteins R. COBWEB, Interreg IV A, the European Union 2011 University of Latvia, Department of Environmental Management R. Ernšteins, J. Kauliņš, E. Līce, V. Antons, S. Kuršinska

45. Collaboration governance model Governance stakeholders collaboration development • Local government internal stakeholders collaboration development: • Vertical collaboration development • Horizontal collaboration development; • Local government external collaboration development • Local government collaboration with local stakeholders • Local government collaboration with other stakeholders Vertical and horizontal integrative thematic collaboration • Vertical collaboration development among sector actors • Horizontal collaboration development among sector actors Development of Instruments collaboration • Planning instruments development; • Legislation and administrative instruments development; • Infrastructure and institutional instruments development; • Financial and economic instruments development; • Communication instruments development; • Integrative instruments collaboration development. Ernsteins R. COBWEB, Interreg IV A, the European Union 2011 University of Latvia, Department of Environmental Management R. Ernšteins, J. Kauliņš, E. Līce, V. Antons, S. Kuršinska

46. Collaboration governance model Assessment system development: • Bottom–up assessment approach development; • Top–down assessment approach development • Development of integrative top-down andbottom-up approaches in assessment process Governance collaboration communication development • Governance collaboration information development • Governance collaboration education development • Governance collaboration participation development • Good governance collaboration practice development Ernsteins R. COBWEB, Interreg IV A, the European Union 2011 University of Latvia, Department of Environmental Management R. Ernšteins, J. Kauliņš, E. Līce, V. Antons, S. Kuršinska

47. 6. Household environmental management COBWEB, Interreg IV A, the European Union 2011 University of Latvia, Department of Environmental Management R. Ernšteins, J. Kauliņš, E. Līce, V. Antons, S. Kuršinska

48. Introduction The aim of this chapter is to introduce issues related to household sustainable consumption development in Latvia. The household is the first life-cycleenvironment and households are the mainconsumer sector in Latvia.At thesame time, in realizing sustainable consumption, households are influenced byvarious factors and actors in the external environment as well as internal. Household environmental managementdevelopment in Latvia needs to be promoted with a systemic approach. Contents • Households and sustainable consumption • Need for household sustainable consumption in Latvia; • Environmentally friendly behaviour: impact factors in Latvia • Household environmental management • Household environmental management instruments • Household environmental management development in Latvia COBWEB, Interreg IV A, the European Union 2011 University of Latvia, Department of Environmental Management R. Ernšteins, J. Kauliņš, E. Līce, V. Antons, S. Kuršinska

49. Introduction Household environmental management (HEM) is defined as one of 6 environmental governance dimensions; it focuses on household sustainable consumption promotion; Presentation introduces current developments in household sustainable consumption promotion in Latvia; Principal consumption categories with highest impact on environment are housing, food and transport; Housing cluster has been described in–depth, analyzing the structure and key actions in each sub-sector. Presentation includes 5 practical examples in HEM development in Latvian context: Municipal competition example: Liepāja competition on neatest building Resident self-organization example: idea actions; Riga household example; Valmiera city municipal action example; Expert evaluation on household environmental management development in Latvia COBWEB, Interreg IV A, the European Union 2011 University of Latvia, Department of Environmental Management R. Ernšteins, J. Kauliņš, E. Līce, V. Antons, S. Kuršinska

50. Household environmental management Household environmental management (HEM) is environmental management of a dwelling (private house, appartment) and its surroundings either individually or jointly by the residents of a specific territory, including environmentaly friendly: building environment, Energy supply and use Water supply and use Food consumption other everyday products, goods or services consumption Waste management Mobility Leisure activities and lifestyle HEM includes the entire environmental management cycle from situation assessment and environmental policy development to solutions planning and action programming for practical activities in the management of a dwelling and its internal and external environment. (Lice, Ensteins 2010) COBWEB, Interreg IV A, the European Union 2011 University of Latvia, Department of Environmental Management R. Ernšteins, J. Kauliņš, E. Līce, V. Antons, S. Kuršinska