The right to water
Water is a basic human right, not a privilege. In this category, we explore topics related to the availability, management and protection of water as a common good. Through articles, analyzes and reviews, we address the issues of privatization of water resources, the impact of climate change, local water conservation initiatives, as well as the legislative frameworks that shape our right to access clean and safe water.
The organization for political ecology Polekol sent a complaint to the Berne Convention, warning that the construction of the small hydroelectric plant Gradina on the river Studenica will endanger protected habitats and species of international importance.
Since April 2023, crayfish and the citizens of Prijepolje have been waiting for the declaration of the Ratajska river basin as a protected natural resource.
On the upper reaches of the Crni Timok, in the village of Mali Izvor in the municipality of Boljevac, in the immediate vicinity of the "Ponorske ćuprije" bridge, large amounts of sand and gravel were illegally mined during the winter, which led to the destruction of a part of the river bed and shore, damaged the habitat of protected species, and altered the course of the river, which caused catastrophic ecological consequences.
Citizens' Association Polekol has submitted a request to the Ministry of Mining and Energy (MRE) for the cancellation of the energy permit issued to the company Power IT from Subotica, which was granted illegally.
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.
The Balkan River Summit 2024, held in Podgorica, brought together defenders of rivers from the entire region, providing an opportunity to exchange experiences, celebrate victories and map new steps in the protection of free and wild rivers - the priceless natural treasure of the Balkans.
