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Project supervisor: Professor, Dr.biol, Arturs Skute
Project supervisor: Professor, Dr.biol, Arturs Skute
Daugavpils University
Fundamental and Applied Research Project (FLPP)
Pond aquaculture production and ecosystem service innovative research with modelling of the climate impact to tackle horizontal challenges and improve aquaculture sustainability governance in Latvia
(No. lzp-2020/2-0070)
Project manager: professor Artūrs Škute
Project summary:
The central idea of the project was developed based on the triple bottom line (TripleBotton Line) approach and the concept of ecosystem services. As it is well known, freshwater fish ponds, in addition to fish production, function as valuable aquatic habitats, promoting the maintenance and enrichment of ecosystem quality, playing a significant role in water and landscape management, providing services for various recreational activities, and contributing to the preservation of cultural heritage. Therefore, the study includes not only research into the functions of various fish ponds, but also the horizontal integration of socio-economic challenges into the development of environmental and sustainability management guidelines. In accordance with the project concept, three interdisciplinary studies will be conducted in ecology, socioeconomics, and climatology, which will include four tasks: environmental sustainability study, socio-economic sustainability study, ecological sustainability study, and development of environmental and sustainability management guidelines. New knowledge will be gained on the development prospects of pond aquaculture ecosystem services in Latvia and will provide an opportunity to reduce climate risks. Several activities are planned to disseminate the scientific results and solutions of the project: 4 publications (SCOPUS, WoSCC), 3 research and development project applications, 3 scientific conferences (attended remotely), development of pond bioindication methodology and 3 bioclimatic models.
Project duration period: 13 months (December 1, 2020 – December 31, 2021)
Project funding: EUR 100389,00
