Agita Livina

• Ph.D. economics
• Professor at Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences

Private forests play an important role in biodiversity conservation. Countries utilize various mechanisms for integrating private forests into biodiversity conservation strategies. While voluntary private forest conservation of biodiversity dominates in Nordic Europe countries, in Latvia the involuntary approach remains the main biodiversity conser...

The International Tourism Studies Association (ITSA) international scientific conference “Bridging the Gaps in Tourism Knowledge and Practice: The Future of Sustainable, Smart, and Secure Tourism and Hospitality (Future 3Ss for Tourism)” | Book of Abstracts.

An ecosystem where innovation is the goal becomes an important proponent to promote a smart and sustainable future (SSF). In doing so, it is imperative to provide an enabling environment where innovative ideas leverage existing issues by combining various resources—intellectual, physical, human, and financial—for innovation to be applied in real li...

Kopsavilkums. Agrovides pasākumi var būt rīcīborientēti (atbalsts par noteiktām rīcībām, piemēram nopļaušanu vienu reizi sezonā) vai rezultātorientēti (atbalsts par noteikta rezultāta sasniegšanu, piemēram, noteiktu augu sugu skaitu zālājā). Kā mērķtiecīgāku pieeju biotopu aizsardzības stāvokļa uzlabošanai Eiropas Komisija uzsver rezultātorientētu...

Qualitative education is one of the key contributors in achieving the goal of sustainability. Several studies mention that the sustainability curriculum and educators can play an immense role in developing awareness in practicing the concept of sustainability. Relatively there is no comprehensive study to typify the recent contributions of teacher...

Foreword The MMV is much more than a conference. It is a meaningful global research platform on visitor management and monitoring outdoors. We are proud to host to this international event held in Latvia more than 100 participants in person and almost 10 participants virtually from 27 countries. It is truly gratifying that so many of us researchers...

International Conference on Monitoring and Management of Visitors in Recreational and Protected Areas (MMV) 11th: Behavioral changes of outdoor and landscape recreational consumption in Global Green Deal context. Abstracts.

Biospheres Reserves (BR) provide several cultural ecosystem services (CES), contributing to the livelihoods of people, for example via tourism services. Studies in the past highlighted more on links between biodiversity and ecosystem services such as well-being and nature. Few studies examined CES and its contribution to livelihood in connection wi...

INTRODUCTION Of all Natura 2000 sites that form the basis of the national nature conservation system in Latvia, 43% are owned privately. Therefore, the owners and managers of private lands are strategically important stakeholders, and the achievement of nature conservation goals depends to a large extent on their motivation, environmental awareness...

This paper reports the results of a study of young visitors’ intentions to visit the North Vidzeme Biosphere Reserve in Latvia (target audience Generation Z and Generation Y, 15–25-year-old youth—the oldest part of the Generation Z and the younger part of Generation Y have been studied). The integrated research method was used: an online survey was...

This paper reports the results of a study of young visitors’ intentions to visit the North Vidzeme Biosphere Reserve in Latvia (target audience Generation Z and Generation Y, 15–25-year-old youth—the oldest part of the Generation Z and the younger part of Generation Y have been studied). The integrated research method was used: an online survey was...

In the era of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), E-learning and digitalization of education are considered to deliver a wide array of benefits that enhance knowledge and performance of the teaching and learning process in higher education institutes, leading to improved learning and teaching efficiency. Integration of digital technolog...

Digital version (published in Latvian) is available here: https://www.liaa.gov.lv/lv/jaunums/gramata-turisms-latvija-cauri-gadsimtiem-vesture-attistiba-un-perspektiva

Purpose-Purpose of the research is to make a comprehensive study to elucidate the existing landscape of scientific production of disease outbreaks, pandemics and tourism research. In doing so, authors analyzed scientific production of pandemics and tourism-related studies such as year-wise publications, productive authors, institutes, funding spons...

Originality/Value: This study provides a greater understanding of the state of tourism in Baltic states during the pandemic in general and the role of stakeholders in the process of recovery of tourism. The study provides the basement for continuing deeper research of COVID-19 influence on tourism in the Baltic states.

Purpose The purpose of the paper is to review the existing landscape of consumption and production in wildlife tourism and, more precisely, discuss how tiger tourism is packaged and produced as a product or commodity for the consumption of wildlife tourists. In doing so, the study explores the issues and challenges for responsible consumption and p...

The purpose of this study is to explore the role of the North Vidzeme Biosphere Reserve’s image (functional, symbolic and experiential) in building young visitors’ intentions to visit biosphere reserves. Integrated research methods were used. An online survey was conducted for data collection (n=295), and focus group discussions and observations (t...

This article provides a practical example of the development of cross-border tourism and its link to achieving sustainable development goals. Greenways (GWs) are successful and recognized initiatives in Western Europe, but have recently also shown development trends in Eastern Europe, notably, in the Baltic Sea Region and Russia. These initiatives...

In many European countries, the population is declining, and among the urgent issues of city leaders and planners, and the European Commission is the question of how to make cities flourish. For business and technology to develop, cities need to attract talented people from other cities and countries. Until now, talent research has mainly focused o...

Shrinking of rural regions is going on in Eastern and Western European countries. Shrinking phenomena includes Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia and other countries and regions. The shrinking region is considered as untoward and gone territory for economic growth particularly from the perspective of policy makers. Shrinking region requires specific tools...

Environmental education issues are topical at all levels of education, from kindergarten to lifelong learning. The focus of this study was on young people. Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences (ViA) is located in Vidzeme region in Latvia, where the only biosphere reserve in Latvia is located. ViA researchers started research in this area already...

INTRODUCTION The article intends to identify the factors that can retain talented people and attract new talent in small and medium-sized urban areas of European scale, especially in regions with declining and ageing populations. The problem is topical in today's Europe and as well as in Japan. It is equally important to understand the skills neede...

The aim of this comparative article is to show the differences between the visitors' purposes and habits in two national parks: Gauja National Park (GNP) in Latvia and Kasu Bramhananda Reddy National Park (KBR) in Hyderabad, Telangana in India. As well as that, the article aims at highlighting differences in the functional use of the national parks...

Local and regional governments have always been important players in economic development. They create jobs as employers and as purchasers of inputs from the private sector. Local governments are often responsible for regulating local economic activities and providing the social and physical infrastructure which complements private economic activit...

The aim of this report is to show the development of the major cities of the Baltic Sea region from 2005 to 2014 in the following areas: demography, economic performance, human capital, social inclusion and quality of life. For the characterization and analysis of urban development, data from Eurostat and National Statistical Offices as well as rep...

The objective of the study was to identify employers’ needs of the future labour market in 5–7 years in Vidzeme Region. The data were obtained from a quantitative survey of employers and expert interviews according to Delphi method. Experts believe that some brand new profession may appear, but mostly changes will affect the contents of the profess...

This article analyses personal competencies that will be necessary for employers in Vidzeme region in Latvia within the next 5-7 years in the context of rapid changes in the labour market and technologies. This article confirms the importance of quality of education in sustainable development and highlights the most important preconditions. The dat...

The purpose of the study "The Municipal Possibilities for Influencing the Development of the Local Economy" is to give an insight into the legitimate ability of local governments to support a specific group of entrepreneurs or certain components of the workforce to support local development priorities. The study is intended as an assistant to provi...

Cities have been the main drivers of development in the Baltic Sea Region since the days of the Hanseatic League. The structure of modern cities in the region formed along with the flourishing of major industries at the turn of the 20th century. At that time, Berlin and Saint Petersburg, both rapidly growing capitals of superstates, were among the...

This article analyses the role of nature as an ecosystem in economic sustainable development of rural environment. The analysis is carried out using direct face-to-face interviews and focus groups with active people in rural areas who during the period 2009-2013 have developed or participated in the preparation of project applications in the EU LEA...

One of the intangible resources influencing successful and sustainable entrepreneurship is entrepreneurial potential. The primary objective of this study was to justify capital theory approach for selection of regional entrepreneurial potential indicators. The secondary objective was to analyze the achieved results and on the basis of in-depth inte...

This study is an outcome of a survey conducted on Fulbright fellows from 40 different countries, who were meeting at a Fulbright Seminar at Reno, Nevada State in the United States. The purpose of the research was to find out the current practices of managing household waste in different parts of the world in order to identify a possible sustainable...

This text provides an innovative multi-disciplinary social science approach to the pedagogy of contemporary tourism planning processes. The three chapters in Part I review different conceptual aspects of planning, tourism and sustainability, explored from different interdisciplinary perspectives. These perspectives preface and underpin four practit...

The aim of this report is to provide a basis for formulating policy relevant conclusions and recommendations about the economic performance, development challenges and preconditions of Small and Medium-Sized Urban Areas (SMUAs).

The analysis of large internal disparities between metropolitan regions and rural regions of European Union NUTS III level shows relevance of territorial cohesion Territorial cohesion requires integrated approach in regional planning and regional development. Therefore assessing progress towards territorial cohesion is a demanding task. In this rep...

The article deals with conducting factors and principles of sustainable tourism management in large nature protected areas in Latvia. Analysis of sustainable tourism management is done by internal and external factors and 10 principles of the European Charter for Sustainable Tourism in Protected Areas. Results of the research show that it is impor...

The authors have analysed implementation of public activities in several local municipalities in Latvia. The goal of the research is to identify the main driving forces and prerequisites for development of green economy in local communities. Tasks of the research are to identify main features of the green economy, to study legislation regarding pub...

Protected areas in the world are very popular tourism destinations. Using ICT in the management of the protected area should be one of the tools for managers to make effective and qualitative decision making process, save time and expenses etc., as well as forecast the operation of a system by modeling. In this article a three level conceptual info...

Gauja National Park (GNP) in Latvia was established in 1973 and it is one of the most important tourism regions in Latvia. It has been estimated that the GNP is visited by over 400,000 people per year. In 2008 threat in the GNP ecosystem preservation is stated - "Inadequate visitors' behaviour". It can be eliminated by intensive, planned and contro...

Research paper shows steps and methodology of sustainable development profile eloboration for North Vidzeme biosphere reserve, Latvia. Project: UNDP/GEF project "Biodiversity Protection in North Vidzeme Biosphere Reserve".

The concept on external communication model for the Gauja National Park (GNP) is based on administration’s necessity to plan communication, to facilitate society’s understanding about the basic functions of the organization, to increase the importance of knowledge about environment sustainability and to facilitate their social diffusion. Wh...

This book addresses European tourism within the framework of an enlarged European Union of 25 members. It looks at the substantial reorientation of the organizational framework of European tourism and its profound implications for future structural and geographical patterns of development. Providing a series of thematic evaluations of relationships...