TREK - Training for Ecologically Aware Serbia
Realization of the project entitled Training for Ecologically Aware Serbia (TREK), implemeted in cooperation with the University of Geneva, FUTURA Faculty of Applied Ecology and supported by the Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning of the Republic of Serbia, was initiated in December 2007.
The duration of the project is three years and its aim is to explore and identify stakeholders involved in the enviromental protection in Serbia and motivate users for further specialist education in the field, as well as to conduct education on the identified themes.
By the end of 2009, a survey was conducted on the sample of 1281 environmental protection professionals, 11 focus groups were held in the cities throughout Serbia and elaboration for introduction of the mandatory optional subject Environment Protection and Sustainable Development in the system of formal education in elementary and secondary schools was created.
Donor:
Ministry of Environmental Protection and Spatial Planning of the Republic of Serbia
Nemanjina 11, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Web: www.ekoplan.gov.rs
Composting in the Service of Environmental Protection
The project was realized within the framework of the International Festival of Organic Products (BIO- FEST) in Subotica in November and December 2007.
The aim of the project was to promote activities through which different subjects can contribute to decreasing the quantity of solid communal waste using method which enables soil quality improvement, in the way which is the best in terms of environmental protection, and for the purpose of sustainable lifestyle and favourable influence on economical aspect of society.
Donor:
Ministry of Environmental Protection and Spatial Planning of the Republic of Serbia
Nemanjina 11, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Web: www.ekoplan.gov.rs
Cinema in the Service of Environmental Protection
The project was realized within the framework of Palić European Film Festival on 21 June 2007.
Spreading pro-European ideas and initiatives with the aim of bringing Serbia closer to European Union, Palić European Film Festival dedicated one day to environmental issues.
The film served as inspiration for panel discussion, where participants were both Festival visitors and students of the Faculty of Applied Ecology as well as representatives of non-governmental organizations and media.
Donor:
Ministry of Environmental Protection and Spatial Planning of the Republic of Serbia
Nemanjina 11, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Web: www.ekoplan.gov.rs
Innovative Economic Development Concept Based on Ecological Principles
This project was financed by European Union’s EDEP programme, managed by European Agency for Reconstruction with participation of local partners.
The main goals of the project were to improve the efficacy and competitiveness of firms, support the development of new products and services, and their diversification with the aim of market expansion and reduction of unemployment in the region. In the course of ten months the following activites were realized:
- Centre for Sustainable Development was formed;
- Seminars and workshops to transfer knowledge and experience related to sustainable development were organized;
- Trainings in the field of entrepreneurship and specific business practice based on principles of sustainable development were held (organic agriculture, organic production, agro-ecotourism, cooperatives);
- Informations and consulting services were provided for those who wanted to Introduce sustainable development principles to their business;
- Common business database related to sustainable development was established;
Project leader was Subotica Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency, whereas partners were TERRA’S Association, Subotica Open University and the Faculty of Economics in Subotica.
Donor:
European Agency for Reconstruction, EDEP - Support to Enterprise Development and Entrepreneurship, ECORYS Project Office, Ministry of Economy of Serbia,22-26 Nemanjina Str, 6th floor, Entrance B, Room 11, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia.
Tel. and fax: +381 (0) 11 361 0407
web: www.edep-serbia.net
Palic and Ludas Lake Protected Natural Areas – From Regulation to Action
The project was realized in 2006/2007 and funded by the European Union, realized through the European Agency for Reconstruction, and implemented through the Centre for the Development of the Non-Profit Sector Consortium and Centre for Democracy Foundation, within the framework of Fund to Support Civil Society in Serbia programme.
Due to exceptional biodiversity, Palić and Ludaš Lake are protected areas on national and international level. Despite prohibitions, the use of conventional chemical agriculture is still evident. Weeds like Ambrosia, which is dominant when compared to domestic sorts, represent equal threat. Certain rules of behaviour were defined and established, but the public is poorly informed and does not comply.
The aim of the project was to reduce negative antropogenic impacts on environment, primarily in Palić and Ludaš Lake protected areas within selected local communities: Palić, Hajdukovo, Šupljak and Bački Vinogradi. Main activities were directed towards education, public and media campaign, publishing, lobbying, events, practical introduction of organic agriculture and monitoring soil and water quality.
Donor:
European Agency for Reconstruction, Fund to Support Civil Society in Serbia, Bulevar despota Stefana 10/23, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia, Tel: +381(11) 3225 024, Fax: +381(11) 3240 128, E-mail: fond@crnps.org.yu • www.crnps.org.yu
Education of Tourism Workers
The project was realized on the territory of the Municipality of Subotica in 2006.
Ministry of Trade, Tourism and Services of the Republic of Serbia entrusted the realization of the education programme for employees in hospitality industry to Faculty of Tourism and Hotel Mangement of Singidunum University, while the Open University, as a partner, was in charge of organization of the trainings on the territory of Subotica. The aim of the project was education of those interested in expertise-based hospitality services and in obtaining tourist guide licence, since Serbia is increasingly becoming an interesting destination for foreigners.
Donor:
Ministry of Trade, Tourism and Services of the Republic of Serbia
Nemanjina 22-26, 11000 Beograd, Srbija
Web: www.minttu.gov.rs
The Farm School
The project was realized on the territory of the Municipality of Subotica during December 2005, under the auspices of Provincial Secretariat for Agriculture, Water Management and Forestry.
The aim of the project was education of consultants employed at the agricultural institutes throughout Vojvodina in the field of agricultural produce marketing. As project leader, the Open University was in charge of implementation of activities and an educational module conducted by the Open University experts and expert associates through four-day training of trainers organized in order to train consultants to offer support to farmers with their market and marketing appearance.
Donor:
Provincial Secretariat for Agriculture, Water Management and Forestry.
Bulevar Mihajla Pupina 16, 21000 Novi Sad
Web: www.psp.vojvodina.gov.rs
International Festival of Organic Products - BIO-FEST
This project with distinctive international character has been realized on the territory of the municipality of Subotica since 2005. The project is financed by the City of Subotica and other sponsors and friends of the event.
The aim of this project, which represents a unique opportunity for exhibiting and selling organic products, exchange of experience, knowledge innovation, establishment of stronger economic and regional cooperation in the field, is to promote organic production.
Organic Agriculture Development in South-East Europe
Organic Agriculture Development in South-East Europe was an international project realized between 2001 and 2006. Activities were aimed at organic agriculture development in South-East Europe. The project included Kosovo, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia and Albania. It was realized within the framework of the Stability Pact for South-East Europe with the support of Humanitarian Institute for Cooperation With Developing Countries (HIVOS) and AVALON Foundation from Netherlands.
Donor:
AVALON Foundation – Rob Van den Bijllaardt, P.O.Box 14 NL 8730 AA Wommels, Netherlands
Ecology projects from 1993. to 2001.
Since the establishment of the Centre for Ecology to the year 2001., there were realized over 20 projects at local and regional levels for different target groups.
The aim of the Viva Project was to encourage and broaden minds of people in different local communities with regards to the necessity of the healthy way of living, to change modes of thinking, behaviour, food preparation and nourishment. The segments which make up the Viva Project are: Food for Health, Relaxation and Recreation, My Address – The Culture of Living, Me and the Others – The Culture of Behaviour and Vita Activa – Public Activity.
Projects Green Horizon, Ecologica and Labyrinths of Nature were focused on the development of environmental awareness among youth in primary and secondary schools in Subotica. The primary focus of these projects is placed on the importance of environmental protection and the role of individuals in preserving the living environment.
The project Educta, implemented in 1999., focused on high school students, represented the introduction to university studies, and the participants were talented young people interested in environmental protection.
The EEE-Ecological Education of Educators project included training of education workers with the aim of improvement of their knowledge in the field of ecology, with special emphasis on organic agriculture.
Ecological Minimum was a programme for professional training, retraining and innovation of knowledge in the field of ecology of both employed and unemployed persons, which was realized in cooperation with Labour Market Service.
Food for Health was project for education for consumers was realized through public means of information. Besides Food for Health broadcasts, continually on the air on Yu Eco Radio and Subotica Radio in Serbian and in Hungarian since 2000, a number of specialized TV shows have been created and broadcasted within the framework of various environmental protection and organic production projects.