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Short biography
Leila Neimane is a leading researcher at the University of Latvia, Faculty of Law, Institute of Legal Science. She obtained her Ph.D. in Law (Dr. iur.) from the University of Latvia in 2019, specialising in environmental impact assessment regulation. Her research focuses on maritime spatial planning, environmental law, and sustainable development in the Baltic Sea region. She previously worked on a project addressing the regulatory framework and implementation challenges of maritime spatial planning, and is currently leading the project “Potential of traditional and recirculation inland aquaculture for inclusive and intelligent fisheries development in the Baltic States (AQUA4DEV-BS)”. She has international research experience at the University of Basel, the University of Pretoria, and the University of Bergen.
Research interests
Maritime spatial planning; Blue economy and regional development; Legal regulation of offshore wind energy and energy transition; Sustainable aquaculture and fisheries development; Environmental law and environmental democracy; Environmental justice; Environmental impact assessment; Strategic environmental assessment
OECD Fields of Science
- 5.2 Economics and Business
- 1.5 Earth and Related Environmental Sciences
- 5.5 Law
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Research output
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Corrigendum to “Implementing the EU MSP Directive: Current status and lessons learned in 22 EU Member States” [Mar. Policy 171 (2025) 106425] (Marine Policy (2025) 171, (S0308597X24004251), (10.1016/j.marpol.2024.106425))
Zaucha, J., Gee, K., Ramieri, E., Neimane, L., Alloncle, N., Blažauskas, N., Calado, H., Cervera-Núñez, C., Kuzmanović, V. M., Stancheva, M., Witkowska, J., Schütz, S. E., Zapatero, J. R. & Ehler, C. N., Mar 2025, In: Marine Policy. 173, 106535.Research output: Contribution to journal › Erratum
Open Access2 Citations (Scopus) -
Implementing the EU MSP Directive: Current status and lessons learned in 22 EU Member States
Zaucha, J., Gee, K., Ramieri, E., Neimane, L., Alloncle, N., Blažauskas, N., Calado, H., Cervera-Núñez, C., Kuzmanović, V. M., Stancheva, M., Witkowska, J., Schütz, S. E., Zapatero, J. R. & Ehler, C. N., Jan 2025, In: Marine Policy. 171, 106425.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access11 Citations (Scopus) -
On the Concept of—and Legal Pathways Towards—Marine Co-existence: Sustainable Offshore Wind Energy in the Baltic and North Seas
Neimane, L., Eskeland Schütz, S. & Gipperth, L., 2025, In: Ocean Development and International Law. 56, 4, p. 546-569 24 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Legal Challenges in Introducing Maritime Spatial Planning in Latvia: Envisioning a Multiuse Approach Framework
Neimane, L., 2024, Brīvības robežu pārskatīšana, dzīvojot apdraudējumu apstākļos. I : Latvijas Universitātes Juridiskās fakultātes 9. starptautiskās zinātniskās konferences rakstu krājums, 2023. gada 9.–10. novembris, Rīga = Revisiting the Limits of Freedom While Living Under Threat. I : Collection of research papers in conjunction with the 9th International Scientific Conference of the Faculty of Law of the University of Latvia, 9–10 November 2023, Riga. Rīga: LU Akadēmiskais apgāds, p. 117-131Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference paper › Research › peer-review
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Performance Evaluation on Agricultural Counseling Agents in Palopo City and Luwu Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia
Rosa, I., Sapar, S., Sutawi, S., Ariadi, B. Y., Widodo, W., Ekawati, I., Neimane, L., Pakarti, T. A., Tonda, R., Basir, A., Harahap, B., Putri, A., Hawayanti, E., Ivana, I. & Sebayang, N. S., 1 May 2024, Bio Web of Conferences. Vol. 104. p. 1-13 (BIO Web of Conferences).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference paper › Research › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus)
Datasets
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Life-cycle of an offshore wind farm in the legal framework. Interview Support Material (Research Protocol & Implementation Guidelines)
Neimane, L. (Creator), DataverseLV, 12 Sept 2025
DOI: 10.71782/data/awknjy
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