News Archive

Searchable archive of news articles from the REC Country Office Serbia and Montenegro

The news archive serves as a living record of the environmental work carried out across Serbia and Montenegro over the years. Each entry captures a moment in time when communities, institutions, and local partners came together to address pressing ecological challenges. From waste management planning to regional cooperation on environmental governance, these archived stories document a steady commitment to sustainable development in the Western Balkans. Researchers, journalists, and interested citizens can browse the collection to trace how environmental priorities evolved and how the organization's engagement deepened within the region over successive years.

Among the notable themes reflected in the archive is the emphasis on municipal solid waste management, a cornerstone of environmental policy in the region. Seminars and workshops brought together municipal officials, engineers, and environmental specialists to discuss practical solutions for improving collection systems, recycling rates, and landfill operations. These capacity-building events helped local governments align their practices with broader European environmental standards while responding to the specific needs of their communities. The documentation of these gatherings preserves valuable insight into how technical cooperation translated into tangible improvements in public services and environmental quality.

The archive also highlights the importance of public participation in environmental decision-making, particularly through the framework of the Aarhus Convention. Regional meetings facilitated dialogue between government authorities, civil society organizations, and ordinary citizens, strengthening the principle that environmental matters are a shared responsibility. By preserving records of these consultations, the archive demonstrates how transparency and access to environmental information became embedded in regional practice. These efforts contributed to a more inclusive approach to environmental governance, one that recognizes the role of informed citizens in shaping policies that affect their daily lives and natural surroundings.

Pilot projects featured in the archive illustrate the practical, hands-on side of environmental engagement. Initiatives such as the Interactive Farm demonstration in Lukavica village showed how sustainable agricultural practices could be introduced and tested in real-world settings, providing a model for replication elsewhere. These projects combined education with action, allowing local farmers and residents to experience the benefits of environmentally sound techniques firsthand. The lasting value of the archive lies in this combination of policy discussion and on-the-ground experimentation, offering a comprehensive picture of how environmental progress was pursued through both dialogue and demonstration.