National Environmental Policy Plan 2004-2008 Country/Territory Latvia Document type Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Fisheries, Forestry, Mineral resources, Water Keyword Sustainable development Pollution control Water conservation zone Water quality standards Pesticides Residues Environmental standards Biodiversity Agricultural development Policy/planning Bioenergy Air quality/air pollution Waste management Radiation Nuclear energy Noise pollution Hazardous substances GMO Integrated management Flood Water shortage/drought Erosion Climate change Emissions Emissions trading Research Education Cultural heritage Fishery management and conservation Genetic resources Afforestation/reforestation Forest management/forest conservation Forest species Forestry protection measures Non-timber products Minerals Local government Data collection/reporting International relations/cooperation Groundwater Surface water Basin/catchment/watershed Inland waters Coastal zone management Wetlands Ecosystem preservation Potable water Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Geographical area Europe, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Entry into force notes 2004-2008 Abstract The National Environmental Policy Plan is a national cross-sectoral plan of Latvia for the period 2004-2008. Its main objective is to ensure a growing effectiveness of environmental measures, wider use of economic methods and modernisation of production processes. Full text English Website www.varam.gov.lv References - Legislation Implements Law on Environmental Protection. Legislation | Latvia | 1991 (2000) Keyword: Basic legislation, Environmental planning, Pollution control, Environmental standards, Energy conservation/energy production, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment Source: FAO, FAOLEX