Title: Institutional support for the energy and environment policy in Latvia

Authors: I. Stuits, E. Zeberga, V. Zebergs, N. Zeltins

Addresses: Institute of Physical Energetics of Latvian Academy of Science, Aizkraukles 21, Riga LV-1006, Latvia. Institute of Physical Energetics of Latvian Academy of Science, Aizkraukles 21, Riga LV-1006, Latvia. Institute of Physical Energetics of Latvian Academy of Science, Aizkraukles 21, Riga LV-1006, Latvia. Institute of Physical Energetics of Latvian Academy of Science, Aizkraukles 21, Riga LV-1006, Latvia

Abstract: In this paper, we describe institutional support for the energy and environmental policy in Latvia. This includes large state institutions, sector administration and main functions. The main connections between energy and environmental institutions are defined. We describe the scientific institutions providing research on energy and environmental policy and, in particular, the research carried out at the Institute of Physical Energetics of the Latvian Academy of Science and at the Riga Technical University.

Keywords: energy policy; environment policy; institutional support; Latvia.

DOI: 10.1504/IJRAM.2003.003530

International Journal of Risk Assessment and Management, 2003 Vol.4 No.2/3, pp.167 - 191

Published online: 12 Sep 2003 *

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