SWS Academic Research eLibraryEarth & Planetary Sciences

Browse

Search Results

Now showing 1 - 2 of 2

Author publications

Dr. Janis Brizga

2 linked publication records

Author: Dr. Janis Brizgaclear all
Showing 1-2 of 2 records
1
SGEM International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference EXPO Proceedings; SGEM2017 17th International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference
Publication

HOUSEHOLD FOOD WASTE MANAGEMENT PROBLEMS IN LATVIA

(STEF92 Technology, 2017-06-29, Ligita Melece, Janis Brizga, Kristine Gaugere, Raimonds Ernsteins)

Show more

It is widely recognized by scholars and experts on international and European Union (EU) level that the waste management and waste reduction are important resource. Turning waste into a resource is an essential part of resource efficiency and boosts a circular economy. Food waste is a serious global issue, which linked to environmental, economic and social impacts. In EU wide accepted is the new paradigm circular economy, in which main accent is given on prevention and significant reduction of waste. The bio-waste...

Ecology and Environmental Protection2017
SGEM International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference EXPO Proceedings; 17th International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference SGEM2017, Ecology, Economics, Education and Legislation
Publication

SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY GOVERNANCE FOR URBAN MUNICIPALITIES IN LATVIA: REQUIREMENTS AND PRACTICE OF SOCIAL-ECOLOGICAL SYSTEMS APPROACH AND GOVERNANCE INSTRUMENTS

(STEF92 Technology, 2017-06-20, Env. Zanda Krukle, habil. paed Raimonds Ernsteins, geog. Janis Brizga)

Show more

Mobility, besides housing and food/drinks, is considered one of the main consumption clusters with high impact on environment that includes pollution (i.e. noise), energy consumption and climate changes. Sustainable mobility therefore should be the task high on the agenda for the municipal development governance and, especially, environmental governance, particularly, keeping sustainability principle - to have the ability of people to travel and supply goods in a way that balances environmental and socio-economic ...

Ecology and Environmental Protection2017
Showing 1-2 of 2 records
1