Everyone, who wants to learn and talk about issues important to Latvia, Europe, and the world. The festival home is the Cēsis castle park. Many organizations and activists are involved in its creation, cooking up festival events and offering financial support. Admission is free.
LAMPA is organised by the Foundation for an Open Society DOTS, Swedbank Latvia, the advertising agency “Armadillo”, the communication management agency “Deep White”, the Cēsis Municipality, and the British Council. It was inspired by similar democracy festivals in Denmark, Sweden, and Estonia.
We believe everything begins with a conversation. The ability to converse lies at the core of humanity, and is the first spark of development.
Two monologues do not create a dialogue –dialogue means the ability to discuss, to listen, and to accept that every opinion has the right to exist, regardless of whether we agree with it. Acceptance of diversity is the core of democratic culture. In our times, when exchanges of opinion often take place virtually – in social media, text messages, and e-mails – we need to relearn the art of face-to-face conversation. A conversation of substance and mutual respect.
We believe that the people of Latvia would be better off if they were more active in community affairs and political processes. We care about Latvia and its future, so we stand up against apathy. People actively participating and shouldering responsibility lead to growth for the individual, the community, and our country.
We are convinced that if an individual takes an interest, delves into issues, and critically evaluates available information, he/she will change for the better.
We converse with dignity even if we disagree. Opinions might be different but all are all are important and given a fair hearing.
We listen. Listening and being fully present is just as important as talking.
We use considered arguments, and never speak from a position of power or raise a fist.
We offer solutions. If we criticize, we explain our motivations and offer suggestions.
We are open to conversation, to discussion, to new ideas and new solutions.
Die Klimakrise betrifft uns alle, aber nicht gleichermaßen. Durch Hitzewellen, zerstörerisches Wetter, steigenden Meeresspiegel und historische Hungersnöte trifft die Klimakrise die Menschen am härtesten, die am wenigsten für das Problem verantwortlich sind und aufgrund von Unterdrückung und Diskriminierung am wenigsten Mittel haben, um sich vor den Auswirkungen zu schützen. Das ist nicht gerecht.
Die von der Klimakrise betroffenen Bevölkerungsgruppen brauchen Geld und Unterstützung. Zum Beispiel für den Wiederaufbau von Häusern und Krankenhäusern oder um Menschen zu helfen, die nach einem Wirbelsturm ihre Lebensgrundlage verloren haben. Ein internationaler Fonds zur Bewältigung der Verluste und Schäden, die durch den Klimawandel verursacht sind, ist ein erster Schritt in Richtung Klimagerechtigkeit.
A klímaválság mindannyiunkat érint, de nem egyenlően. Kánikulák, pusztító időjárás, tengerszint-emelkedés és történelmi éhínség által. A klímaválság azokat érinti a legjobban, akik a legkevésbé felelősek a problémáért és legkevésbé vannak ellátva, az elnyomás és diszkrimináció miatt, ahhoz, hogy megvédjék magukat a behatásoktól. Ez az éghajlati igazságtalanság.
A klímaválsággal sújtott frontvonalban lévő közösségeknek pénzre és támogatásra van szükségük. Például otthonok és kórházak újraépítésére vagy olyan emberek kompenzálására, akik elvesztették megélhetésüket egy ciklon után. Az első lépés a klíma egyenlőség felé egy elkülönített, nemzetközi alap lenne a frontvonalban lévő közösségek számára, hogy megbirkózzanak az éghajlatváltozás legrosszabb behatásai miatt keletkezett veszteségekkel és károkkal.
The climate crisis is affecting all of us, but not equally. Through heatwaves, destructive weather, rising seas, and historic famines. The climate crisis is hitting hardest the people who are least responsible for the problem, and least resourced to protect themselves from the impacts due to oppression and discrimination. This is climate injustice.
Frontline communities hit by the climate crisis need money and support. For instance to rebuild homes and hospitals or to compensate people for losing their livelihoods after a cyclone. A dedicated, international fund for frontline communities to cope with the loss and damage due to the worst impacts of climate change is a first step towards climate justice.