Democratization and public participation
Democratic processes are incomplete without the active participation of citizens. This category explores the ways in which the public can (and should) participate in decision-making that affects the environment, public resources, and local communities. We deal with topics such as transparency, public hearings, participatory budgeting and mechanisms for involving citizens in policy-making processes.
Our goal is to empower citizens and organizations to recognize their role and right to influence the decisions that shape their everyday lives.
From October 14 to 17, Polekol was part of the delegation of Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina visiting Brussels, organized by the European Environment Bureau and the Heinrich Bell Foundation.
Polekol and the Right to Water initiative are pleased to inform the public that the planned urbanization of Rtnja has been successfully thwarted thanks to the joint action of citizens and organizations throughout Serbia.
BERLIN - Participants of the Civil Society Forum 2024, held from October 9 to 11 in Berlin, called on the leaders of the Berlin Process to adopt conclusions next week…
The draft Spatial Plan for the Rtanj Special Nature Reserve envisages solutions that can seriously threaten nature and the chance for a more sustainable development of this unique area.
Minister Lončar presented a team of medical experts who will deal with the impact of lithium mining on citizens' health. This is an ad hoc improvisation that does not solve…
The Ministry of Environmental Protection of the RS announced a call for public inspection and public discussion on the draft decree on the declaration and study of the protection of…
