As part of the second cycle of the "Learn, Mobilize, Participate" support program, the Belgrade Open School organized a three-day training in Vršac for local partners involved in environmental protection and improvement.
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Within the "Together for the Environment" project, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) held a two-day training on project proposal writing for protected area managers on 29-30 August in Belgrade. The aim of this training was to equip managers in Serbia with the essential skills for developing successful project proposals, thereby increasing their chances of securing additional funding vital for the effective management of protected areas and biodiversity conservation.
The Ministry of Mining and Energy is conducting public consultations on the draft Energy Sector Development Strategy of the Republic of Serbia until 2040, with projections extending to 2050. This notice was published on July 15 on the ministry's website and the e-consultations portal. Read more
The Belgrade Open School is pleased to announce the list of approved projects within the first cycle of the Civil Society and Media Support Program for participation in decision-making processes and monitoring the implementation of public policies in the field of environmental protection and climate change - "Learn, Mobilize, Participate".
Under the slogan "Our Land, Our Future. We are #GenerationRestoration," this year's campaign focuses on land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience. Strengthening resistance to increasingly frequent droughts due to climate change, and the importance of preserving wetlands and biodiversity are global imperatives in environmental protection. On the territory of Serbia, the frequency of droughts has increased from 10% between 1961 and 1990 to 50% between 2011 and 2020. Predictions indicate that droughts will occur every year between 2041 to 2060 will experience dry conditions.
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We continue to expand the citizen air monitoring network!
On November 8, 2023, the Belgrade Open School gathered more than 40 individuals from the Air Monitoring network in various regions of Serbia to exchange experiences in the fight for clean air and present the results of their previous work.
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The Association of Sports Fishermen "Deliblatsko Jezero," which manages the "Kraljevac" Special Nature Reserve, founded the User Council of this protected area on October 13, 2023. This council aims to ensure more effective management by connecting with the local community.
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As part of the "Together for the Environment" project, Young Researchers of Serbia conducted a comprehensive study on "The Needs of Local Population for Access to Information Regarding the Management of Protected Areas."
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As part of the "Together for the Environment" project, Young Researchers of Serbia have developed the User Council Establishment Guide for protected areas in Serbia. The guide is intended for managers who aim to improve the overall condition of a protected area by involving a broader composition of citizens and stakeholders with a shared interest in creating an environment that concerns and is cared for by all.
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