Erasmus Accreditation Consortium
EU Programme for Education, Training, Youth and SportErasmus+ 2021–2027Erasmus Accreditation Consortium Project No. 2025-1-LV01-KA121-ADU-000343916 Erasmus
Aug
“Riverways II” Project partners meeting in Setomaa
EE-LV00143 “Facilitating access to watertourism activities” (Riverways II) On 15 – 16 July 2025 as
Jul
Movement – the Foundation of Health, Accessible to Everyone
Physical activity is one of the most important factors influencing our good health and well-being,
Jul
Kurzeme Planning Region joins the kick-off meeting of the “Just Femme” project in Greece
On July 2–3, 2025, representatives of the Kurzeme Planning Region (KPR) participated in the kick-off
Jul
Improved Recreational Infrastructure at the Beberliņi Blue Flag Swimming Area in Liepāja
On 2 July 2025, improvement works were completed at Liepāja’s Beberliņi Blue Flag swimming area
Jul
Field Visit to the Abava Valley and Kuldīga Municipality to Strengthen the Geosites GIS Database
On 2 July 2025, the Kurzeme Planning Region team conducted a field visit to the
Jul
Kurzeme Planning Region participates in the first IN MOBILITY project partner meeting in Bologna
On 11–12 June 2025, the city of Bologna (Italy) hosted the launch event of the
Jun
Sun Cycle Route: A synergy of trans-EU transport investments, cycling tourism and rural mobility
As part of the CycleRight project, ECF and its project partners are identifying and promoting
Jun
The QMRA Tool – Assessing Microbial Risks in Water Reuse Scenarios
The Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment (QMRA) by KWB. Tool is an online simulation instrument designed
Jun
Latvian and Lithuanian Water Tourism Representatives Meet in Molėtai
On 17–18 June 2025, a study visit took place in Lithuania as part of the
Jun
Partners of the “Green Guardians” Project Gather in Kuldīga for the First Partner Meeting
On June 11–12, 2025, the picturesque town of Kuldīga hosted the first partner meeting of
Jun
Water Tourism Seminar Held in Kurzeme: Focus on Development and Safety
On June 5, 2025, the recreational complex “Usmas Meķi” in Renda, Kuldīga Municipality, hosted the
Jun
Events on accessible tourism and culture in Estonia
Together with tourism entrepreneurs and municipal representatives from Latvia, as well as project team from
Jun
Just Femme: Project description
ISSUE ADDRESSED The Just Femme project addresses the persisting gender inequalities in the labour markets
May
Seminar “News and Trends of Water Tourism in Kurzeme”
Kurzeme Planning Region invites you to the seminar “News and Trends of Water Tourism in
May
Project IN MOBILITY description
Project Title: IN MOBILITY – Inclusive and Accessible Mobility for All Project No.: 03C0791 Programme:
May
Reflections on the Pilot Trip to Finland – Gaining Inspiration for Off-Season Tourism Development
Project No. C034 From 7–9 May 2025, representatives of the company Daba Laba, Loreta and
May
GEOSITES Project Launched with Partner Meeting in Latvia
On the 6th of May 2025, the kick-off meeting of the Interreg Latvia–Lithuania project GEOSITES
May
First Partner meeting in PANORAMA Project
LL-00231 “Development of the PANORAMA ROUTE” (PANORAMA) On 28 – 29 April 2025 the
May
Project “ConnectingGen” Description
LL-00241 Connecting Generations in Diversity Common Territorial ChallengesLatvia and Lithuania, in line with global trends,
Apr
Project PANORAMA description
LL-00231 “Development of the PANORAMA ROUTE” (PANORAMA) PROJECT OBJECTIVE: To develop the PANORAMA ROUTE,
Apr
Final “Tour4Youth” Information Day Concludes in Kurzeme, Latvia
On 7 April 2025, an Information Day on the Tour4Youth project, supported by the Central
Apr
Pilot testing of “Where the Coast Calls: Rediscover Adventure” held in Melnsils, April 4 – 6
Project No. C034 From April 4 to 6, the pilot testing of the new off-season
Apr
Project “Green Guardians” description
Project Title: Preserving Tree Alleys for Biodiversity in Kurzeme and North Lithuania Project Number: LL-00251
Mar
Kurzeme Planning Region team gains new insights for off-season tourism development in Estonia
Project No. C034 The Light in the Dark project team from Kurzeme Planning Region attended
Mar
Hackathon “Ripple Effect: Innovating Accessibility in Water Tourism”
EE-LV00143 “Facilitating access to watertourism activities” (Riverways II) More than 70 participants – project partners,
Mar
Description of the Project “Enhancing protection and conservation of geological structures in Latvia and Lithuania”
Project Title: Enhancing Protection of Geological Structures in Latvia and Lithuania Project No.: LL-00244 Project
Mar
Safe and Environmentally Friendly Water Recreation – New Animations and Infographics
As part of the “WaterWays” project, educational animations and infographics have been created to promote
Mar
WaterMan Study Trip Water recycling as an instrument for safeguarding climate-resilient water supply in humid regions
As part of the Waterman project, a second study trip took place from January 14–16,
Feb
The picturesque Lapiai village was chosen as the WaterWays project meeting place
On February 12-13, the Interreg Latvia-Lithuania Programme 2021-2027 project’s No. LL-00011 “Development of the water
Feb
Project partners meeting in Võru, Estonia
On 29-30 January 2025 #AccessRoutes project partners met in Võru, Estonia, to discuss about the
Jan
Join the Online Webinar: “Low season travel – Harnessing the Magic of Darkness and Dark Skies”
Project No. C034 While BBC and Booking.com predict exciting tourism trends for 2025, such as
Jan
A new pontoon dock installed in Vilgāle Lake
Construction work has been completed, and a pontoon dock has been put into operation in
Dec
Report: Enhancing Workforce Development for Offshore Wind Energy Projects
Kurzeme Planning Region has prepared this report as part of the EE-LV00063 project: Possibilities for
Dec
Ombudsman’s Annul Award for Supporting People with Disabilities 2024
Kurzeme Planning Region has been granted the 2024 Annual Award for Supporting People with Disabilities
Dec
Kurzeme Tourism Representatives Explore Norway’s Experience in Volunteer Engagement and Trail Maintenance
From 25 to 29 November, Kurzeme tourism representatives, including tourism development specialists, municipal representatives, and
Nov
Kurzeme Planning Region and Municipalities Gain Insights in Iceland on Community Development and Adult Education
From 24 to 28 November, representatives from the Kurzeme Planning Region and municipalities, including development
Nov
Kurzeme Planning Region Organizes Meeting to Discuss the Role of Social Innovation and Business Development Opportunities
Project No.: C037 On November 27, 2024, Kurzeme Planning Region organized a meeting on social
Nov
Representatives from Kurzeme Planning Region and Municipalities Explore Norway’s Approach to Innovation and Education Development
From 11 to 15 November, representatives from the Kurzeme Planning Region and municipalities participated in
Nov
Kurzeme Planning Region and Municipal Experts Learn from Iceland’s Experience in Promoting Off-Season Tourism
From 10 to 14 November, representatives from the Kurzeme Planning Region and tourism specialists from
Nov
Off-Season Tourism Seminars in Ance and Kaltene: Strategies for Sustainable Development
Project No. C034 On November 4th in Ance and November 8th in Kaltene, the Kurzeme
Nov
Kurzeme Planning Region Hosts the First Regional Strategy Laboratory for Social Economy Development
Project No.: C037 On November 7, 2024, Kurzeme Planning Region organized the first regional strategy
Nov
“Light in the Dark” partner and SME meeting in Jurmala, Latvia
Project No. C034 Co-Creating a New Tourism Concept for the Baltic Sea Region. 56 tourism
Nov
New accessible beach at Lake Būšnieki in Ventspils
As part of the Access Routes project, in summer 2024 construction works started to build
Nov
News on Baltic Forest Hiking trail and Baltic Coastal Hiking trail: Hikes+
To make it easier to select long-distance hiking routes— Baltic Forest Hiking trail and Baltic
Oct
Vunki Mano hackathon in Estonia
On 11 – 12 October 2024 in Rouge (Estonia) the #AccessRoutes project organised a hackathon
Oct
Project “Light in the Dark” studies tourist preferences and behavioural trends in the Baltic Sea Region
Project No. C034 A Visitor Analysis Report has been compiled as part of the “Light
Oct
BSR Food Coalition Project has finished!
S002 “BSR Food Coalition” 30 September 2024 was the last day for our 2-years long
Oct
Challenge Inventory Study among SMEs in the Baltic Sea Region “How to Prolong the Tourism Season?”
Project No. C034 As part of the Light in the Dark project, co-funded by the
Oct
Concluding the ‘SuRuMo’ Project’s In-Person Meetings: Gathering Insights for Sustainable Mobility in Rural Areas
In September of this year, the “SuRuMo” project, known as “Sustainable Rural Mobility Solutions,” held
Sep
First partner meeting in project “Riverways II”
EE-LV00143 “Facilitating access to watertourism activities” (Riverways II) On 23-24 September, 2024, the Riverways II
Sep
RESIST Project Partners Meet in Sweden to Exchange Ideas on Piloting Solutions for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Project No.: C037 From September 17 to 18, 2024, the third meeting of the “Social
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Project “RiverWays II” description
EE-LV00143 “Facilitating access to watertourism activities” (Riverways II) PROJECT OBJECTIVE Facilitate water tourism in
Sep
The “Green Railway II” project team meets in Haapsalu
EE-LV00057 – Green Railway II From September 11 to 12, 2024, the partners of the
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The team of the “Garden Pearls II” project meets in Rapina, Estonia
On September 5th and 6th, 2024, in Rapina, Estonia, a partner meeting for the “Garden
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Recording of the seminar “Challenges and Opportunities for Low Season Tourism in the Baltic Sea Region”
Project No. C034 On 10th of September 2024, the second “Light in the Darkness” online
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“Access Routes” project partners meeting in Vidzeme
On August 21-22, 2024, the partners of the “Access Routes” project met in Alūksne to
Aug
Partner Meeting for the “SuRuMo” Project in Riga
On August 20 and 21, 2024, a partner meeting for the INTERREG Central Baltic Sea
Aug
Project description: Promote growth through active participation
EU Education, Training, Youth, and Sports Programme Erasmus+ 2021–2027 Project: “Promoting Growth through Active Participation”
Aug
Webinar “Creating “Challenges and possibilities for low season tourism in the Baltic Sea Region” on 10th of September
Project No. C034 What are the key markets and key selling factors for the coastal
Aug
Best practice accessibility guidelines
Kurzeme Planning Region together with NGO Apeirons and “Access Routes” project Estonian partners have issued
Jul
“Access Routes” project continues accessibility inspections
During summer 2024 “Access Routes” project partners actively continue accessibility inspections in Kurzeme, Vidzeme, Tartu
Jul
Recommendations for Free, Informed, and Fair Elections in Europe Prepared Within the Framework of the “NOTE” Project
Within the framework of the “NOTE” project, the “NOTE Toolbox” has been created, which is
Jun
The Beauty of Sabile’s Wine Hill and Town Can Now Be Viewed in Virtual Reality Glasses
The Sabile Tourism Center has received Virtual Reality (VR) glasses for testing as part of
Jun
Lithuanian Tourism Entrepreneurs and Municipality Representatives Visit Kurzeme
On June 11 and 12 of this year, within the framework of project no. LL-00011
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Second RESIST Project Partner Meeting in Kristiansand
Project No.: C037 From June 3 to 5, 2024, the second meeting of the “Social
Jun
Project description
Improving cycling policies with a focus on climate resiliency, accessibility and safety Cycling in the
Jun
“Light in the Dark” second partner meeting in Klaipeda
Project No. C034 From 20 to 23 May, partners from Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Finland, Åland
May
Project “Harbours and PPP” Description
EE-LV00063 Possibilities for Public Private Partnership in upgrading harbours for offshore developments (Harbours and PPP)
May
“EU Podcasts – Speak Up!” – we invite you to listen to three discussions by young people from Kurzeme about the European Union and the European Parliament.
In the lead-up to the European Parliament elections on June 8, 2024, the Kurzeme Planning
May
Exchange visit to Sweden for the project “Garden Pearls II”
From May 13th to 15th this year, the partners of the project “Garden Pearls II”
May
Meeting for inspiration – “There it grows”
S002 “BSR Food Coalition” On 15 May 2024 a meeting for inspiration “There it grows”
May
Kick of meeting of the WaterTour project in Lithuania
The kick-off meeting of the WaterTour project was organised by the Directorate of Aukštaitija Protected
May
Recording of the webinar “”Creating an Experience of Light in Darkness””
Project No. C034 The first online seminar of the Light in the Darkness project “Creating
May
New Video About Investment Opportunities in the Kurzeme Region
We have created a video in Latvian and English that provides a detailed look at
Apr
Project partners meeting and experience exchange in Estonia
S002 “BSR Food Coalition” On 15-17 April 2024 #sbsrfoodcoalition project partners from Kurzeme, Latgale, Klaipeda,
Apr
Implementation of the „Garden Pearls II“ project
The realization of the project “Garden Pearl II” in Kurzeme region has started. Reports for
Apr
“Access Routes” project hosts Estonian partners in Vidzeme
On 18 and 19 April 2024 together with colleagues from the Vidzeme Planning Region we
Apr
RESIST Project Partners in Riga Reflect on Progress and Plan Next Steps
Project No.: C037 From April 15 to 17, 2024, the RESIST project micro team meeting
Apr
The partners of project ‘NOTE’ meet in Brașov to reflect on the progress
From April 10th to 12th, 2024, partners of the “NOTE” project – active citizens, local
Apr
Meeting of municipalities from Kurzeme and Klaipeda regions on school meals
S002 “BSR Food Coalition” As part of #bsrfoodcoalition project, more than 30 representatives from municipalities
Apr
“Access Routes” project starts accessibility inspections in Kurzeme
Kurzeme Planning Region together with NGO Apeirons have started accessibility inspections in Kurzeme. During whole
Apr
Project WaterWays kick-off meeting takes place in Kuldīga
On March 26 of this year, the kick-off meeting of the WaterWays project took place
Mar
“Access Routes” project experience exchange visit in Sweden
On 5-8 March 2024 project partners from Kurzeme, Vidzeme and Estonia went for an experience
Mar
Webinar “Creating “Light in the Dark” experiences” on 10th of April
Project No. C034 Join us on our first Light in the Dark webinar where we
Mar
WaterWays project description
Title: Development of the water routes network in Latvia and Lithuania by further expanding the
Mar
“The Light in the Dark” project is creating exciting season-extending experiences
Project No. C034 Light in the Dark is an Interreg Baltic Sea Region project aimed
Mar
“Access Routes” project experience exchange visit in Estonia
On 15-16 February 2024, 30 project representatives from Kurzeme and Vidzeme regions visited Estonia to
Feb
“Light in the Dark” project starts analyzing nature tourism in key markets
Project No. C034 With the support of the Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme, the project
Feb
Survey results of residents of Pilot territories of SuRuMo project
As part of the “Sustainable Mobility in Rural Areas” project, co-financed by the INTERREG Central
Feb
Towards improved coastal management: The case studies in Latvia within the Baltic Sea2Land multi-level governance setting
Latvia boasts almost a 500 km long coastline that hosts many valuable and unique habitats
Feb
“In EU Podcasts – Speak Up!” – we invite you to participate in the “NOTE” project’s online event on the European Parliament and youth involvement
On February 21 and 22, the Kaunas Regional Development Agency invites you to participate in
Feb
Free career management course open – advancing integration into work life for young tourism, hospitality, and restaurant professionals
Good career skills are key elements for young people in aiming at stable integration into
Feb
Rudys Brewing Co had an amazing time at the Vegan Festival Vegetapahtumat 2024 in Finland!
At the end of January, Rudys Brewing Co. had the opportunity to participate in the
Feb
Masterclass on traditional meals
S002 “BSR Food Coalition” On 30 January 2024, as part of the #bsrfoodcoalition project, representatives
Jan
“Access Routes” local project forum in Saldus
On 24 January 2024 in Saldus, together with NGO Apeirons, municipalities from Kurzeme, tourism specialists
Jan
Project “RESIST” Description
Interreg Baltic Sea region program for 2021-2027 project “Social innovation and social entrepreneurship ecosystems” (acronym
Jan
Engaging Youth: Promoting UN SDGs and Their Role in the Upcoming European Elections – Online Meeting within the “NOTE” Project Context
On January 30th, an online meeting will take place to discuss engaging youth voices in
Jan
Company “Kandavas vīna nams” is participating in the “Baltic EXPO 2023” exhibition
Ltd. “Kandavas vīna nams” participated in the “Baltic EXPO 2023” exhibition in Riga from December
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Erasmus accreditation
Erasmus accreditation is a tool for active engagement in international exchange of experience and collaboration with organisations working in adult education, as well as for supporting the implementation of an organisation’s development plans. Its aim is to strengthen the European dimension of teaching and learning by promoting the values of inclusion, diversity, tolerance and democratic participation, broadening knowledge of Europe’s shared cultural heritage and diversity, and fostering the development of professional networks across Europe.
Erasmus Accreditation Period
01.02.2025. – 31.12.2027.
Project Duration
1 June 2025 – 31 August 2026 (with the right to extend until 31 May 2027)
Financing
€ 100 000
Project manager
Agnese Lāce
Regional Education Coordinator
Phone: +371 28381229
Email: agnese.lace@kurzemesregions.lv
