Inese Suija-Markova
Deputy Chairwoman of the Council at Cēsis Municipality Government
Hving led an interdisciplinary research institute, Inese has got to know scientists, foresters and farmers. Now, while working at the council, she has a clear vision on how the inhabitants of the Cēsis municipality will benefit from the Bioregion.
Lāsma Ozola
Chairwoman of the Board at "GreenFest"
How much do you need to be happy? Lāsma says: a little goes a long way! And what does not go your way, is best given away or recycled... Because second chances, right? Wherever Lāsma goes, the idea of a Bioregion in the Gauja National Park has always been with her. And look where it's now!
Edgars Ricevs
Entrepreneur, Chairman of the Board at "GreenFest"
After more than 20 years in telecommunications, he is now forging connections between man and nature. One of the authors of the Bioregion idea, he is currently writing a new chapter in the story of the Līgatne paper mill.
Andrita Grīnberga
Member of "GreenFest"
In her daily work at the Latvian Rural Advisory and Training Centre, she helps Latvian countryside in becoming more sustainable and self-sufficient. Believes in the concept of wholesomeness: both in the natural environment and in relationships with fellow human beings.
Kristaps Zaļais
Deputy Chairman at Sigulda Municipality Government
The good things thrive in a good soil.That's why Kristaps, experienced as a teacher and school headmaster, ensures that the youngsters of Sigulda have the environment to grow up all wise and active!
Zane Leimane
Head of the Communication Department at Sigulda Municipality Government
Turning joba well done into stories well told! Having worked on sustainability topics for many years, Zane maintains a green outlook on life by managing communications in one of Latvia's most beautiful regions.
Evija Nagle
Deputy Executive Director, Head of Development Department at Valmiera Municipality Government
It is no secret that Valmiera is the home to hard-working and resourceful people. But Evija knows that there are also many “magnetic” tourist destinations in the region. It seems that Bioregion could make them even more attractive!
Guna Kalniņa-Priede
Head of Administration at Vidzeme Planning Region
Guna and her team have proved: the real power is unleashed when people come together! For the Vidzeme Planning Region, the word “sustainability” is not just a fancy word to write in strategies. It's real action in different areas.
Ilze Millere
Head of Vidzeme Regional Administration at Nature Conservation Agency
The field of Ilze's work is vast, and Gauja National Park has a special place in it. When creating the first Bioregion in Latvia, Ilze is the one to ensure that green growth aligns with the natural treasures of the area.
Raivis Bahšteins
Chairman of the Board at the Association of Latvian Organic Agriculture, Chief editor of "BioLoģiski" magazine
Raivis is the main voice of the Latvian “BIO Family”. His goal: to inspire Latvians to put at least one locally sourced organic good in their cart every time they go grocery shopping!
Linda Broka
Communication Specialist at Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences New Construction School
Construction is a resource-intensive and extremely wasteful industry. It's time for the new school - one that once again invites us to put our mind into what and how we build, ensuring that both buildings and the abundance of resources bring joy to future generations.
Agita Līviņa
Professor at Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences, Leading Researcher and Director at the Institute of Social, Economic and Humanities Research
To live “happily ever after”… Sounds like a tale, right? But Agita sees how that can be possible in the real life, too – by pointing our development into the direction of sustainability and utilizing the resources we've been given wisely.
Ineta Stabulniece
Director at The Institute of Agroresources and Economics (AREI)
Ineta knows what fruitful work is! Quite literally. For the past 6 years, Ineta has been leading the Institute of Agroresources and Economics, ensuring that a significant part of the Institute's research portfolio is dedicated to organic farming research.
Dace Melgalve
Director at Gauja National Park Tourism Association
Dace spends her days working with those who make the Gauja National Park an adventure to be experienced, felt and tasted by both local and foreign visitors.
Jānis Stepiņš
Gaujas Nacionālā parka tūrisma biedrības valdes loceklis
Jānis is certain – by studying history, one can find both inspiration and wise advice. He has worked in the management of several companies and is currently developing the family hotel “Kārļamuiža” in the heart of the Gauja National Park. Surrounded by nature, it combines the charm of antiquity with modern comfort.
Agnese Radžele – Šulce
Director of Strategy and Commercial Development at Latvian Rural Advisory and Training Centre
Agnese believes that self-sufficiency is a strength - she knows that Latvian farmers are able to provide both young and adult Latvians with quality and healthy food. Even better if the food is organically grown and processed!
Gints Kukainis
Chairmen of the Board at SIA "ZAAO"
On a mission to stop the one-way flow of waste and "spin it" towards circularity. Because so much of the so-called waste could be processed in quality products such as, for example, compost!