Spread over multiple locations in Cēsis – Vienības Square, Maija Park, Rožu Square, Pils Square, Ruckas Park, and others, online and in communal viewing sites all around Latvia – there is a multitude of viewing and participation opportunities for the seventh LAMPA Conversation Festival on August 20 and 21.
The Nordic Council of Ministers' Office Latvia, together with several cooperation partners, will offer meaningful discussions within the framework of the Nordic vision 2030 - to make the Nordic region the most sustainable and integrated region in the world, and includes three strategic areas – a green, competitive, and socially sustainable Nordic region.
In the discussion "The Future Economy Cooperation. Example of a pictogram project", you will hear about one of the most colourful examples of the circular economy - the development of 91 pictograms, which has started in Denmark but now is being implemented in all Nordic countries. This discussion is made in cooperation with Riga Technical University, EIT Climate-KIC Hub Latvia and the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development. Discussion will take place on Friday, August 20 at 18:00 - 19:30 on the stage PIETURA2030 in Rucka Park, Piebalgas street 19.
The discussion "The Impact of Covid-19 on the Food Industry: The Future Menu" is organized in cooperation with EIT Food Hub Latvia and EIT Climate-KIC Hub Latvia and will take place on Saturday, August 21 at 15:00-16:30 on the stage PIETURA2030 in Rucka Park, Piebalgas street 19. Discussions about the life after the pandemic mostly deal with such issues as change of work format and travel habits. But the way we prepare and eat has also taken a huge turn in the pandemic. Ready-to-eat food, changing eating habits, the amount of time spent on food preparation and cooking - all of these issues are covered in many studies during a pandemic.
In co-operation with the Finnish Embassy in Latvia, we invite you to participate in the discussion “The Nordic Approach to Combating Mockery. What can we learn?” which will take place on August 21 at 15:30 - 16:30 on the stage APGAISMO in Rucka park, Piebalgas street 19. Bullying is a worryingly common phenomenon in Latvian schools as shown in recent surveys. This is detrimental to the whole society as bullying doesn’t only mean pain caused for the individual, but also results in mental health issues, lowered educational performance and marginalization. Are we fully aware of damages caused by bullying to the individuals and the society in large? And – are we aware of the existing effective prevention tools used in our neighbouring countries?
Our colleague Maija Kāle will participate in discussion "The Future Economy Cooperation. Example of a pictogram project" on August 20 from 18:00 to 19:30 on the stage PIETURA2030 and in the discussion "Will there be a snow in 2030?" on August 21, 17: 00-18: 00 on the Cēsis stage.
Many interesting discussions can also be followed on the ZVIEDRU (Swedish) stage and on the NORVĒĢU (Norwegian) stage, as well as on the RTU stage PIETURA 2030, which was created with the financial support of the Nordic Council of Ministers' Office in Latvia.
This year, LAMPAS's on-site visit will be possible only on presentation of a valid Covid-19 certificate, which confirms the completion of a full vaccination course or the fact of illness during the last six months, together with an ID card or passport. However, it will be possible to follow the course of the festival anywhere, watching live discussions or joining like-minded people LAMPAS together in the viewing places. These will be libraries and houses of culture, as well as co-creation rooms and cafes throughout Latvia.
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