The compensation allowance payment for less polluting cars has already entered into force

On 12 October, 2019 new regulations came into effect.  Every natural person who purchases a lower emission car will receive a compensation allowance of 1000 Euros.

New strategy, mission, vision and values of the Ministry

During today’s meeting, which involved the leaders as well as the representatives of the workers of the Ministry of the Environment, a new strategy, values and vision of the ministry have been established.

European Mobility Week covered entire Lithuania

This year European Mobility Week reached its record high in Lithuania. All 60 Lithuanian municipalities joined the most widespread event and took part in  Mobility Week . During last week (from 16th to 22nd of September) everyone were invited to  WalkWithUs and exchange the car for scooter or bicycle. Moreover the municipalities opened “car free” zones to encourage...

The National Air Pollution Control Plan is approved by Government

On the 27th of April the Lithuanian Government approved the National Air Pollution Control Plan. Lithuania and other EU member states were assigned to prepare and implement this strategic document in order to achieve pollution reduction commitments for 2030.

Kęstutis Mažeika became the environment minister of the Republic of Lithuania

On the 9th of April the Member of Seimas Kęstutis Mažeika took the oath and became the environment minister.