Agreement between the Government of Belarus and the Government of Latvia on cooperation in the sphere of environmental protection

СОГЛАШЕНИЕ МЕЖДУ ПРАВИТЕЛЬСТВОМ РЕСПУБЛИКИ БЕЛАРУСЬ И ПРАВИТЕЛЬСТВОМ ЛАТВИЙСКОЙ РЕСПУБЛИКИ О СОТРУДНИЧЕСТВЕ В ОБЛАСТИ ОХРАНЫ ОКРУЖАЮЩЕЙ СРЕДЫ

The Parties have agreed to cooperate in the following fields: 1) protection against atmospheric pollution; 2) protection of water especially in Daugava river basin; 3) protection of flora and fauna, development of protected areas and recreational areas; 4) environmental monitoring; 5) recycling of industrial waste and domestic waste; 6) mutual assistance in the liquidation of consequences of natural disasters causing environmental pollution (art. 2). The cooperation shall be carried out in the following forms: 1) exchange of scientists and experts; 2) conferences, symposiums and consultations; 3) exchange of scientific and technical documentation; 4) joint programs and projects; 5) supply of personnel, equipment and materials for the liquidation of industrial accidents and natural disasters (art. 3).