Projects/Cases

The Cycle4Climate project promotes the reduction of CO₂ emissions from urban transport by providing mobility planning experts with the knowledge and tools to implement effective and practical measures. The project focuses on changing people’s travel habits, encouraging them to switch from daily car use to cycling. The Significance of the Project for Riga Transitioning to […]

The EvoRoads project focuses on improving road safety, with special attention to vulnerable road users, such as cyclists and e-scooter riders. Riga is one of six pilot cities in Europe where new data-driven solutions is being tested and developed to reduce traffic accidents and enhance infrastructure safety. The Significance of the Project for Riga The […]

The Riga Energy Agency, in cooperation with SIA “Rīgas Ūdens,” is participating in the international EMPEREST project to enhance water quality and reduce PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) pollution. The project aims to develop solutions for PFAS monitoring and elimination, including testing new technologies at the Daugavgrīva wastewater treatment plant. The Significance of the Project […]

Riga Digital Agency is the Latvian coordinator of the European Digital Infrastructure Consortium (EDIC) Local Digital Twins & CitiVERSE, aiming to promote the development and integration of local digital twins on a European scale. The goal of this initiative is to establish a unified network of urban digital twins, helping cities manage urban development more efficiently […]

The AI4CITIZENS project supports Riga and other European cities in developing safe, ethical, and effective artificial intelligence (AI) governance. The aim is to promote AI implementation based on transparency, reliability, and compliance with regulations, enhancing collaboration between institutions and businesses, developing new AI solutions, and providing more effective public services tailored to residents’ needs. The […]

The project focuses on the development of environmentally friendly and sustainable urban logistics, with particular attention to last-mile delivery. It involves the testing and improvement of an electric cargo scooter as an alternative transport solution. The Significance of the Project for Riga The growing volume of e-commerce has increased the demand for logistics transport, contributing […]

SUPERSHINE is an ambitious project aimed at addressing the challenges of an ageing residential building stock in Riga. Many buildings are in poor technical condition, have low energy efficiency, and suffer from high heat losses, which lead to costly heating bills and increased burden on residents. The project introduces a new approach focusing on energy-efficient […]

The CURE+ project supports Riga in improving household construction waste management and promoting the implementation of circular economy principles. The sustainable solutions developed within the project aim to reduce waste, encourage material reuse, and strengthen the local economy. The Significance of the Project for Riga Construction waste is one of the largest waste streams in […]

The project applies the Doughnut Economics approach to address both environmental and social challenges simultaneously. To reduce carbon emissions and build a sustainable, people-friendly city, an integrated and intelligent approach is needed—one that combines sustainability, innovation, and public engagement. This framework allows the city to analyse decarbonisation measures within a broader context, considering both environmental […]

CommitClimate is an international project that helps municipalities reduce carbon emissions and develop sustainable energy solutions. The digital planning and analysis tool developed within the project allows local governments to forecast energy consumption trends, assess emission reduction potential, and design effective strategies to achieve climate neutrality. The Significance of the Project for Riga Riga faces […]