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Latvia National Inventory Report (NIR). 2026Latvia’s National Inventory Document under the UNFCCC and Paris Agreement Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Latvia from 1990 to 2024

The Cabinet Order 85/2026 approved the Plan for reducing emissions of fine particles, ammonia, nitrogen oxides, volatile organic compounds and sulfur dioxide for 2026-2030. The overall goal of the plan is to reduce the negative impact of air pollution on the environment and human health. It tackles the emission of several substances responsible for air pollution, amongst them some greenhouse gases such as SO2 and NOx.The plan makes a clear link between the climate and air protection policies also at the municipal level, where municipalities can voluntarily develop a sustainable energy and climate action plan (SECAP) and outlines measures with a positive impact on air quality, such as the use of emission-free RES (wind, sun) for energy production and measures that increase energy efficiency. Another measure mentioned is the replacement of old and inefficient biomass-using technologies with emission-free renewables also has a positive impact.

The Law on Climate Resilience and Economic Sustainability is a cornerstone piece of legislation that updates and consolidates Latvia's climate goals into a single legal framework. It provides the legal basis for Latvia's transition to a low-carbon economy. It defines key terms like "climate neutrality" and "climate resilience" and mandates that every ministry integrates climate goals into their own policy planning.
It sets sector-specific GHG reduction targets for 2030 (relative to 2005 levels) in sectors such as energy, transport, industry, agriculture and waste, and aligns national planning with EU climate. The law requires coordinated policymaking, monitoring, reporting and financing to meet these targets, including strategic use of annual emission allocation units and carbon removal units and mandates annual reporting on performance towards commitments. On the climate adaptation side, it introduces long-term climate adaptation planning with periodic assessment of climate risks.

Latvia National Inventory Report (NIR). 2025

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