Latvian Academy of Sciences (LAS) - IAP: the global network of science academies

The Latvian Academy of Sciences (LAS) was founded in February 1946 as a successor of ideas and activities of several scientific unions established in Latvia since 1815. According to the charter of the LAS, adopted in 1992, the main task of the academy is to promote the development of basic and applied sciences in Latvia and promote the cultural and historical heritage of the Latvian people in world culture and science.

In the 1990s, the transformation of the LAS into a West European academy was completed by electing new foreign members and introducing new forms of activities. The academy has 3 divisions and a current membership of 327, including 95 full members, 90 corresponding members, 50 honorary members, and 97 honorary members.

President:
Professor Juris Ekmanis

Vice President:
Professors Andrejs Silins, Juris Jansons, T. Jundzis

Foreign Secretary/Secretary General:
Dr. Raimonds Valters

IAP Contact Person:
Dr. Anita Draveniece
Head of International Dept.
E-mail: int@lza.lv

Address:
Akademijas laukums
Riga LV-1524
Latvia

Phone:		(+371) 722 7391/3922
Fax:		(+371) 782-1153
E-mail:		int@lza.lv
Website:		www.Iza.Iv