{"id":7557,"date":"2025-10-02T15:25:43","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T15:25:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/polekol.org\/2025\/10\/02\/womens-voice-for-water-three-days-of-networking-and-knowledge-exchange-on-kopaonik\/"},"modified":"2026-01-30T10:20:42","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T10:20:42","slug":"womens-voice-for-water-three-days-of-networking-and-knowledge-exchange-on-kopaonik","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/polekol.org\/en\/2025\/10\/02\/womens-voice-for-water-three-days-of-networking-and-knowledge-exchange-on-kopaonik\/","title":{"rendered":"Women\u2019s Voice for Water: Three Days of Networking and Knowledge Exchange on Kopaonik"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>From September 5th to 7th, forty women\u2014members of the <g id=\"gid_0\">Women\u2019s Network for Nature<\/g> and the Environment\u2014gathered on Kopaonik for a three-day seminar titled <g id=\"gid_1\">\u201cThirsty for Justice \u2013 Women\u2019s Voice for Water\u201d.<\/g> The event focused on highly relevant topics: the right to water, climate change, and local struggles to preserve natural resources.   <\/p>\n\n<p>Kopaonik was not chosen by chance. Once rich in pristine water sources, it now stands as a symbol of mounting problems: from illegal construction and small hydropower plants to water shortages in nearby Ra\u0161ka. These very contrasts provided a powerful backdrop for the gathering.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"7549\" src=\"https:\/\/polekol.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MZ-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/polekol.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MZ-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/polekol.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MZ-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/polekol.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MZ-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/polekol.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MZ-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/polekol.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MZ-2-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<p><g id=\"gid_0\">Lack of Sewage System in Kopaonik National Park<\/g><br\/>Within Kopaonik National Park, there is no established sewage system, causing wastewater to flow directly into the Ra\u0161ka River. Although efforts to address this issue have begun, they have not resulted in a lasting solution, and the promises made by the relevant authorities remain unfulfilled.<br\/><br\/><note from=\"otgs-segmenter\"><\/note>\n\n<g id=\"gid_0\">Zaga\u0111enje zbog rudarskih aktivnosti<\/g><br\/>U selu Rudnica nalaze se dva velika jalovi\u0161ta nastala usled rudarskih aktivnosti u rudniku cinka. Analize zemlji\u0161ta pokazale su prisustvo te\u0161kih metala, \u0161to stvara ozbiljan rizik za zdravlje ljudi i \u017eivotnu sredinu. Tako\u0111e, u planu je izme\u0161tanje jalovi\u0161ta, a postoji i mogu\u0107nost otvaranja novih rudnika zlata, olova i cinka, uz izgradnju brze pruge, \u0161to bi moglo biti kori\u0161\u0107eno kao paravan za \u0161irenje rudarske industrije.<g id=\"gid_0\">Pollution from Mining Activities<\/g><br\/>In the village of Rudnica, there are two large tailings sites resulting from mining activities at the zinc mine. Soil analyses have revealed the presence of heavy metals, posing a serious risk to human health and the environment. There are also plans to relocate the tailings, and the potential opening of new gold, lead, and zinc mines, along with the construction of a high-speed railway, could be used as a pretext to expand the mining industry.<br\/><g id=\"gid_0\">Problemi s vodosnabdevanjem<\/g><br\/>Kopaonik, koji je nekada bio bogat izvorskom vodom, danas se suo\u010dava s problemom presu\u0161ivanja vodoizvori\u0161ta usled klimatskih promena. Ra\u0161ka se ve\u0107 vi\u0161e od decenije bori sa restrikcijama vode, a stanje u vodosnabdevanju je alarmantno. Mre\u017ea je u lo\u0161em stanju, s gubicima ve\u0107im od 40%, \u0161to dovodi do \u010destih restrikcija, posebno u vi\u0161im delovima op\u0161tine tokom letnjih meseci. Cevi nisu redovno odr\u017eavane, \u0161to dodatno pogor\u0161ava situaciju.<g id=\"gid_0\">Problems with Water Supply<\/g><br\/>Kopaonik, once rich in spring water, now faces the problem of drying water sources due to climate change. For more than a decade, Ra\u0161ka has struggled with water restrictions, and the situation in water supply is alarming. The network is in poor condition, with losses exceeding 40%, leading to frequent restrictions, especially in the higher areas of the municipality during the summer months. Pipes are not regularly maintained, which further worsens the situation.<br\/>U nastavku prvog radnog dana, <strong>\u017daklina \u017divkovi\u0107 iz Polekola<\/strong> otvorila pitanje bezbednosti i prostora za delovanje \u017eena u ekolo\u0161kom aktivizmu, isti\u010du\u0107i kako se prostor za slobodan i bezbedan rad aktivistkinja sve vi\u0161e su\u017eava. U\u010desnice su odmah u\u0161le u diskusije koje su pokazale koliko su borbe za \u017eivotnu sredinu i vodu neraskidivo povezane sa borbom za osnovna ljudska prava.Continuing on the first day of the seminar, <strong>\u017daklina \u017divkovi\u0107 from Polekol<\/strong> raised the issue of safety and space for women in environmental activism, highlighting how opportunities for activists to work freely and safely are increasingly shrinking. The participants immediately engaged in discussions that revealed just how closely environmental and water struggles are intertwined with the fight for fundamental human rights.Drugi dan je zapo\u010deo terenskom posetom Nacionalnom parku Kopaonik. U\u010desnice su imale priliku da vide posledice lo\u0161eg upravljanja prirodom. Poseban utisak ostavila je poseta mini hidroelektrani na Samokovskoj reci, izgra\u0111enoj 2017.godine, neposredno pre zakonske zabrane MHE u za\u0161ti\u0107enim podru\u010djima. Na licu mesta bilo je jasno koliko ovakvi projekti naru\u0161avaju ekosistem i zajednice koje od tih reka zavise. <strong>Prof. dr Sne\u017eana Simi\u0107<\/strong> podelila je sa u\u010desnicama iskustvo pra\u0107enja stanje \u017eivotne sredine na Kopaoniku. Simi\u0107 sa drugim nau\u010dnicima sa Prirodno-matemati\u010dkog fakulteta vr\u0161i monitoring u Nacionalnom parku od 1996. Godine. Od tada do danas, pokazalo se da se u ovom za\u0161ti\u0107enom podru\u010dju ne po\u0161tuju osnovni postulati za\u0161tite, posebno u drugoj i tre\u0107oj zoni. Poslednjih godina primetna je sve ve\u0107a degradacije vodenih ekosistema, i po pitanju koli\u010dine vode i zaga\u0111enja.The second day began with a field visit to Kopaonik National Park. Participants had the opportunity to witness the consequences of poor environmental management. A particularly striking moment was the visit to the small hydropower plant on the Samokovska River, built in 2017, just before the legal ban on SHPPs in protected areas. On site, it was clear how such projects disrupt ecosystems and the communities that depend on these rivers.<br\/>Prof. Dr. Sne\u017eana Simi\u0107 shared with the participants her experience monitoring the environmental state of Kopaonik. Together with other scientists from the Faculty of Science, Simi\u0107 has been conducting monitoring in the National Park since 1996. Since then, it has become evident that basic principles of protection are not being respected in this protected area, especially in the second and third zones. In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in the degradation of aquatic ecosystems, both in terms of water quantity and pollution.Istaknuti su slede\u0107i problemi:The following issues were highlighted:<strong>Pretnje od izgradnje mini hidroelektrana<\/strong><br\/>Na podru\u010dju op\u0161tine Ra\u0161ka postoji pretnja od izgradnje mini hidroelektrana, \u0161to izaziva zabrinutost me\u0111u me\u0161tanima i ekolo\u0161kim organizacijama. Pro\u0161le godine, op\u0161tina je donela odluku kojom je zabranila dr\u017eanje doma\u0107ih \u017eivotinja u Nacionalnom parku, \u0161to je dodatno podstaklo nezadovoljstvo lokalne zajednice.<strong>Threats from the Construction of Small Hydropower Plants<\/strong><br\/>In the Ra\u0161ka municipality, there is a threat of small hydropower plant construction, raising concerns among local residents and environmental organizations. Last year, the municipality passed a decision banning the keeping of domestic animals in the National Park, which further fueled dissatisfaction within the local community.<strong>Izgradnja hidrocentrala u Jo\u0161anji\u010dkoj banji i Rudni\u010dkoj reci<\/strong><br\/>U Jo\u0161anji\u010dkoj banji izgra\u0111eno je 18 hidrocentrala na rekama Jo\u0161anica, Samokovka i nekoliko manjih vodotokova. Na Rudni\u010dkoj reci izgra\u0111ene su dve hidrocentrale, a trenutno se gradi tre\u0107a. Iako su se me\u0161tani protivili ovoj izgradnji, investitori su dobili produ\u017eene dozvole, dok su lokalni stanovnici ka\u017enjeni nov\u010danim sankcijama.<strong>Construction of Hydropower Plants in Jo\u0161anji\u010dka Banja and the Rudni\u010dka River<\/strong><br\/>In Jo\u0161anji\u010dka Banja, 18 hydropower plants have been built on the Jo\u0161anica and Samokovka rivers, as well as on several smaller streams. On the Rudni\u010dka River, two hydropower plants have been constructed, and a third is currently under construction. Although local residents opposed this development, the investors received extended permits, while the local community faced financial penalties.<strong>Zaga\u0111enje reka i izgradnja novih elektrana<\/strong><br\/>Na reci Ibru postojala je velika hidroelektrana, ali je trenutni vodostaj vrlo nizak, \u0161to negativno uti\u010de na ekosistem. Najava izgradnje nove hidroelektrane dodatno pogor\u0161ava situaciju, a reka vi\u0161e ne li\u010di na svoje nekada\u0161nje stanje.<strong>River Pollution and the Construction of New Hydropower Plants<\/strong><br\/>There was a large hydropower plant on the Ibar River, but current water levels are very low, negatively impacting the ecosystem. The announcement of a new hydropower plant further worsens the situation, and the river no longer resembles its former state.Drugi deo izleta pro\u0161ao je u pozitivnijoj atmosferi, jer su u\u010desnice posetile lepo ure\u0111eno izleti\u0161te <strong>\u0110orov most<\/strong>, gde su mogle da vide prirodu u svom najlep\u0161em obliku. Okrepile su se doma\u0107im proizvodima \u201cUkusi Kopaonika\u201d koje su priredile na\u0161e doma\u0107ice. Nakon toga,<g id=\"gid_1\"> Jelena Bla\u017ei\u0107<\/g> iz organizacije <g id=\"gid_2\">Mamin gaj<\/g> govorila je o permakulturnim praksama u poljoprivredi, sa fokusom na odr\u017eivo kori\u0161\u0107enje vode. Razgovor se spontano pro\u0161irio na temu upotrebe pesticida i industrijskih \u0111ubriva, i kako ovakve prakse uti\u010du na kvalitet zemlji\u0161ta, ali i vode.The second part of the excursion took place in a more positive atmosphere, as the participants visited the beautifully maintained<strong> \u0110orov Most <\/strong>picnic area, where they could experience nature at its finest. They refreshed themselves with homemade products from \u201cFlavors of Kopaonik,\u201d prepared by our hosts. Afterwards, Jelena Bla\u017ei\u0107 from the organization Mamin Gaj spoke about permaculture practices in agriculture, focusing on sustainable water use. The discussion naturally expanded to the use of pesticides and industrial fertilizers, and how such practices affect both soil and water quality.Seminar je imao i posebnu go\u0161\u0107u iz \u0160panije, <strong>Sandra Tous Rodriges<\/strong> iz Evropskog pokreta za vodu, koja je kroz primere iz Evrope pokazala kako izgleda borba za pravi\u010dno upravljanje vodom na globalnom nivou. Njeno izlaganje je podsetilo da se borbe koje vodimo lokalno odvijaju i drugde i da smo deo mnogo \u0161ire slike.The seminar also featured a special guest from Spain, <strong>Sandra Tous Rodrigues<\/strong> from the European Water Movement, who illustrated, through examples from Europe, what the struggle for fair water management looks like on a global level. Her presentation served as a reminder that the battles we fight locally are happening elsewhere as well, and that we are part of a much larger picture.Dan je zavr\u0161en predavanjem <strong>prof. Marije \u0106osi\u0107<\/strong> sa Poljoprivrednog fakulteta u Beogradu, koja je govorila o klimatskim promenama i snabdevanju vodom. Posebno su bile upe\u010datljive brojke: gubici povr\u0161inskih i podzemnih voda, 70% ukupnih zaliha koje odlaze na poljoprivredu, i sve \u010de\u0161\u0107e restrikcije koje poga\u0111aju doma\u0107instva u Srbiji.The day concluded with a lecture by<strong> Prof. Marija \u0106osi\u0107 <\/strong>from the Faculty of Agriculture in Belgrade, who spoke about climate change and water supply. Particularly striking were the figures: losses of surface and groundwater, 70% of total reserves used for agriculture, and increasingly frequent restrictions affecting households in Serbia.\u0106osi\u0107 je naglasila da klimatske promene ve\u0107 danas imaju zna\u010dajan uticaj na vodosnabdevanje u Srbiji. Prose\u010dna temperatura vazduha u Srbiji porasla je za vi\u0161e od 1\u2103 u poslednjih 50 godina \u0161to je dovelo do \u010de\u0161\u0107ih i intenzivnijih toplotnih talasa i su\u0161a, neravnomernih padavina i pove\u0107ane potro\u0161nje vode. Na kraju predavanja je zaklju\u010dila da \u0107e klimatske promene u narednim decenijama zahtevati nove strategije upravljanja vodama u Srbiji. Precizna poljoprivreda, izgranja akumulacija, uvo\u0111enje savremenih sistema za vodosnabdevanje i efikasnije kori\u0161\u0107enje vode u industriji i doma\u0107instvima bi\u0107e klju\u010dni za obezbe\u0111ivanje stabilnog vodosnabdevanje.\u0106osi\u0107 emphasized that climate change is already having a significant impact on water supply in Serbia. The country\u2019s average air temperature has risen by more than 1\u2103 over the past 50 years, leading to more frequent and intense heatwaves and droughts, uneven rainfall, and increased water consumption. She concluded her lecture by noting that, in the coming decades, climate change will require new water management strategies in Serbia. Precision agriculture, the construction of reservoirs, the introduction of modern water supply systems, and more efficient water use in industry and households will be key to ensuring stable water supply.Tre\u0107eg dana fokus je bio na ja\u010danju kapaciteta samih u\u010desnica. Kroz interaktivnu radionicu koju je vodila <strong>Ivana Bojovi\u0107<\/strong> iz kompanije <strong>Hansen Beck<\/strong>, razgovaralo se o tome kako bolje komunicirati sa zajednicom, medijima i donosiocima odluka. Bilo je re\u010di o poverenju, jasno\u0107i poruke i snazi glasa \u017eena koje se bore za prirodu.On the third day, the focus was on strengthening the capacities of the participants themselves. During an interactive workshop led by <strong>Ivana Bojovi\u0107<\/strong> from <strong>Hansen Beck<\/strong>, discussions centered on how to communicate more effectively with the community, the media, and decision-makers. Topics included building trust, clarity of message, and the power of women\u2019s voices in the fight for nature.Za kraj ovog trodnevnog skupa, predstavljen je izve\u0161taj Komiteta Mre\u017ee \u017eena za prirodu i \u017eivotnu sredinu i dogovoreni su zajedni\u010dki planovi za naredni period. Iako su u\u010desnice do\u0161le iz razli\u010ditih sredina, sa razli\u010ditim iskustvima i borbama, sve su oti\u0161le sa Kopaonika sa ose\u0107ajem da nisu same i da je njihov glas va\u017ean. Seminar \u201e\u017dedne pravde-\u017denski glas za vodu\u201c bio je jo\u0161 jedno podse\u0107anje da \u017eene \u0161irom Srbije ne \u010dekaju promene &#8211; one ih pokre\u0107u. To conclude the three-day seminar, the report of the Committee of the Women\u2019s Network for Nature and the Environment was presented, and joint plans for the upcoming period were agreed upon. Although the participants came from different backgrounds, with varied experiences and struggles, they all left Kopaonik with a sense that they are not alone and that their voices matter. The seminar \u201cThirsty for Justice \u2013 Women\u2019s Voice for Water\u201d served as another reminder that women across Serbia are not waiting for change\u2014they are driving it.Seminar je organizovalo udru\u017eenje Ekomar, uz podr\u0161ku Polekola i Eko heroja, a u okviru projekta \u201c\u017dedne &#8211; inkluzivne prakse za odr\u017eivo vodosnabdevanje u vreme klimatskih promena\u201d, i deo su programa <a href=\"https:\/\/ekosistem.mis.org.rs\/EKOSISTEM\">EKOSISTEM<\/a> koji realizuju Mladi istra\u017eiva\u010di Srbije, a podr\u017eava \u0160vedska.The seminar was organized by the association Ekomar, with the support of Polekol and Eco Heroes, as part of the project \u201cThirsty \u2013 Inclusive Practices for Sustainable Water Supply in Times of Climate Change\u201d. It is also part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/ekosistem.mis.org.rs\/EKOSISTEM\">EKOSISTEM<\/a> program, implemented by Young Researchers of Serbia and supported by Sweden.https:\/\/ekosistem.mis.org.rs\/EKOSISTEMhttps:\/\/ekosistem.mis.org.rs\/EKOSISTEM <\/p>\n\n<p><br\/><g id=\"gid_0\">Pollution from Mining Activities<\/g><br\/>In the village of Rudnica, there are two large tailings sites resulting from mining activities at the zinc mine. Soil analyses have revealed the presence of heavy metals, posing a serious risk to human health and the environment. There are also plans to relocate the tailings, and the potential opening of new gold, lead, and zinc mines, along with the construction of a high-speed railway, could be used as a pretext to expand the mining industry.<br\/>  <\/p>\n\n<p><br\/><g id=\"gid_0\">Problems with Water Supply<\/g><br\/>Kopaonik, once rich in spring water, now faces the problem of drying water sources due to climate change. For more than a decade, Ra\u0161ka has struggled with water restrictions, and the situation in water supply is alarming. The network is in poor condition, with losses exceeding 40%, leading to frequent restrictions, especially in the higher areas of the municipality during the summer months. Pipes are not regularly maintained, which further worsens the situation.<br\/>   <\/p>\n\n<p><br\/>Continuing on the first day of the seminar, <strong>\u017daklina \u017divkovi\u0107 from Polekol<\/strong> raised the issue of safety and space for women in environmental activism, highlighting how opportunities for activists to work freely and safely are increasingly shrinking. The participants immediately engaged in discussions that revealed just how closely environmental and water struggles are intertwined with the fight for fundamental human rights. <\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<p>The second day began with a field visit to Kopaonik National Park. Participants had the opportunity to witness the consequences of poor environmental management. A particularly striking moment was the visit to the small hydropower plant on the Samokovska River, built in 2017, just before the legal ban on SHPPs in protected areas. On site, it was clear how such projects disrupt ecosystems and the communities that depend on these rivers.<br\/>Prof. Dr. Sne\u017eana Simi\u0107 shared with the participants her experience monitoring the environmental state of Kopaonik. Together with other scientists from the Faculty of Science, Simi\u0107 has been conducting monitoring in the National Park since 1996. Since then, it has become evident that basic principles of protection are not being respected in this protected area, especially in the second and third zones. In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in the degradation of aquatic ecosystems, both in terms of water quantity and pollution.       <\/p>\n\n<p><br\/>The following issues were highlighted:<br\/><strong>Threats from the Construction of Small Hydropower Plants<\/strong><br\/>In the Ra\u0161ka municipality, there is a threat of small hydropower plant construction, raising concerns among local residents and environmental organizations. Last year, the municipality passed a decision banning the keeping of domestic animals in the National Park, which further fueled dissatisfaction within the local community. <br\/><strong>Construction of Hydropower Plants in Jo\u0161anji\u010dka Banja and the Rudni\u010dka River<\/strong><br\/>In Jo\u0161anji\u010dka Banja, 18 hydropower plants have been built on the Jo\u0161anica and Samokovka rivers, as well as on several smaller streams. On the Rudni\u010dka River, two hydropower plants have been constructed, and a third is currently under construction. Although local residents opposed this development, the investors received extended permits, while the local community faced financial penalties.  <br\/><strong>River Pollution and the Construction of New Hydropower Plants<\/strong><br\/>There was a large hydropower plant on the Ibar River, but current water levels are very low, negatively impacting the ecosystem. The announcement of a new hydropower plant further worsens the situation, and the river no longer resembles its former state. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"8018\" src=\"https:\/\/polekol.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250906_121239-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8018\" srcset=\"https:\/\/polekol.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250906_121239-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/polekol.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250906_121239-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/polekol.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250906_121239-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/polekol.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250906_121239-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/polekol.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250906_121239-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"8025\" src=\"https:\/\/polekol.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250906_101309-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8025\" srcset=\"https:\/\/polekol.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250906_101309-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/polekol.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250906_101309-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/polekol.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250906_101309-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/polekol.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250906_101309-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/polekol.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250906_101309-2048x1153.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/polekol.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250906_101309-800x450.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"8020\" src=\"https:\/\/polekol.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250906_115232-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8020\" srcset=\"https:\/\/polekol.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250906_115232-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/polekol.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250906_115232-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/polekol.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250906_115232-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/polekol.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250906_115232-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/polekol.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250906_115232-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"8023\" src=\"https:\/\/polekol.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250906_113916-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8023\" srcset=\"https:\/\/polekol.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250906_113916-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/polekol.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250906_113916-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/polekol.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250906_113916-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/polekol.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250906_113916-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/polekol.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250906_113916-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<p>The second part of the excursion took place in a more positive atmosphere, as the participants visited the beautifully maintained<strong> \u0110orov Most <\/strong>picnic area, where they could experience nature at its finest. They refreshed themselves with homemade products from \u201cFlavors of Kopaonik,\u201d prepared by our hosts. Afterwards, Jelena Bla\u017ei\u0107 from the organization Mamin Gaj spoke about permaculture practices in agriculture, focusing on sustainable water use. The discussion naturally expanded to the use of pesticides and industrial fertilizers, and how such practices affect both soil and water quality.   <\/p>\n\n<p><br\/>The seminar also featured a special guest from Spain, <strong>Sandra Tous Rodrigues<\/strong> from the European Water Movement, who illustrated, through examples from Europe, what the struggle for fair water management looks like on a global level. Her presentation served as a reminder that the battles we fight locally are happening elsewhere as well, and that we are part of a much larger picture. <\/p>\n\n<p><br\/>The day concluded with a lecture by<strong> Prof. Marija \u0106osi\u0107 <\/strong>from the Faculty of Agriculture in Belgrade, who spoke about climate change and water supply. Particularly striking were the figures: losses of surface and groundwater, 70% of total reserves used for agriculture, and increasingly frequent restrictions affecting households in Serbia. <\/p>\n\n<p><br\/>\u0106osi\u0107 emphasized that climate change is already having a significant impact on water supply in Serbia. The country\u2019s average air temperature has risen by more than 1\u2103 over the past 50 years, leading to more frequent and intense heatwaves and droughts, uneven rainfall, and increased water consumption. She concluded her lecture by noting that, in the coming decades, climate change will require new water management strategies in Serbia. Precision agriculture, the construction of reservoirs, the introduction of modern water supply systems, and more efficient water use in industry and households will be key to ensuring stable water supply.   <\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<p>On the third day, the focus was on strengthening the capacities of the participants themselves. During an interactive workshop led by <strong>Ivana Bojovi\u0107<\/strong> from <strong>Hansen Beck<\/strong>, discussions centered on how to communicate more effectively with the community, the media, and decision-makers. Topics included building trust, clarity of message, and the power of women\u2019s voices in the fight for nature.  <\/p>\n\n<p>To conclude the three-day seminar, the report of the Committee of the Women\u2019s Network for Nature and the Environment was presented, and joint plans for the upcoming period were agreed upon. Although the participants came from different backgrounds, with varied experiences and struggles, they all left Kopaonik with a sense that they are not alone and that their voices matter. The seminar \u201cThirsty for Justice \u2013 Women\u2019s Voice for Water\u201d served as another reminder that women across Serbia are not waiting for change\u2014they are driving it.   <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"8029\" src=\"https:\/\/polekol.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250906_125545-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/polekol.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250906_125545-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/polekol.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250906_125545-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/polekol.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250906_125545-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/polekol.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250906_125545-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/polekol.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250906_125545-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"8027\" src=\"https:\/\/polekol.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250907_125408-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8027\" srcset=\"https:\/\/polekol.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250907_125408-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/polekol.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250907_125408-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/polekol.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250907_125408-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/polekol.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250907_125408-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/polekol.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250907_125408-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<p>The seminar was organized by the association Ekomar, with the support of Polekol and Eco Heroes, as part of the project \u201cThirsty \u2013 Inclusive Practices for Sustainable Water Supply in Times of Climate Change\u201d. It is also part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/ekosistem.mis.org.rs\/EKOSISTEM\">EKOSISTEM<\/a> program, implemented by Young Researchers of Serbia and supported by Sweden.<\/p>\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From September 5th to 7th, forty women\u2014members of the Women\u2019s Network for Nature and the Environment\u2014gathered on Kopaonik for a three-day seminar titled \u201cThirsty for Justice \u2013 Women\u2019s Voice for Water.\u201d The event focused on highly relevant topics: the right to water, climate change, and local struggles to preserve natural resources.   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