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Young Researchers of Serbia marked the International day of Biodiversity by awarding “Volunteers are Nature’s Peers” Recognition

22. May 2023.

On Monday, May 22, 2023, the Young Researchers of Serbia (YRS) marked the International Day of Biodiversity by awarding "Volunteers are Nature’s Peers" recognition to Aida Paljevac, volunteer and activist from Nova Varos, to honor exceptional volunteer engagement in the field of nature protection within the project "Together for the Environment".

The Award Ceremony "Volunteers are Nature’s Peers"

18. May 2023.

On the International Day of Biodiversity, May 22, in the natural surroundings of the Great War Island, Young Researchers of Serbia (YRS) will award the "Volunteers are Nature’s Peers" recognition to honor the engagement of volunteers who carry out activities for the protection of nature and biodiveristy.

The annual award "Volunteers are Nature’s Peers" promotes the importance of involving volunteers in activities dedicated to nature protection, encourages initiatives of individuals and organized groups, and highlights the values of volunteer work, mutual cooperation and the involvement of citizens in decision-making processes related to nature protection.

This recognition is awarded as a part of the "Together for the Environment" project.

Contest for the Award: Volunteers are Nature’s Peers

10. Apr 2023.

Volunteering in nature creates lasting bonds between people and natural resources. Although the volunteer engagement of citizens in nature conservation in Serbia is not officially appreciated and recognized enough, it is still traditional and widespread.

Motivated by years of work with volunteers on the protection and preservation of biodiversity and protected areas, the Young Researchers of Serbia are opening a competition for the award "Volunteers are Nature’s Peers" in order to give recognition and appreciation the exceptional engagement of individuals who volunteer through different activities in order to protect the nature.

USAID and the Belgrade Open School together for improving environmental and biodiversity protection in Serbia

24. Mar 2023.

The Belgrade Open School and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) launched five-year Together for the Environment project to improve environmental protection and biodiversity in Serbia. The project was opened with a symbolic tour of the protected area in Belgrade - the Great War Island, on Wednesday, March 22, in order to inform the public and different target groups with all planned project activities and opportunities for participation.

Conference: launching the project "Together for the Environment"

07. Mar 2023.

Within the five-year project Together for the Environment, the Belgrade Open School is organizing an Opening Conference of the project on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 (World Water Day), in order to inform and acquaint the public with planned project activities and opportunities for participation.