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.
We end this year with new knowledge in order to have better collectives that will build a better society. The organization for political ecology Polekol organized a seminar for partner organizations, male and female comrades, entitled "Good stories and good collectives for a better society" on December 21, 2024. Years at Prostor Miljenko Dereta as part of the Resiliency+ program.
The organization for political ecology - Polekol participated in the Public Debate on the Draft Law on Amendments to the Criminal Code and the Criminal Procedure Law, by sending comments that should contribute to these laws better recognizing and sanctioning the endangerment of the environment.
From 14. until 17. In October, Polekol was part of the delegation of Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina visiting Brussels, organized by the European Bureau for the Environment 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.