The association ENECA, from Niš, is organizing info days (informative events) in the coming weeks, where a public call for the support program “Working for nature!” will be presented, giving all those interested the opportunity to learn about the application process, selection criteria and steps towards a successful report.
SCHEDULE OF THE INFO DAY OF THE SUPPORT PROGRAM “WE WORK FOR NATURE!”
27.11.2023 – NOVI PAZAR – PROTECTED AREA GOLIJA
Location: RRA SEDA building, 7 July bb
Time: 12:00h
Application link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1DWGih_6gTwmTVPHvDV2ZxG4AEOnLf3zUyhEqRKcNDa0/edit
01.12.2023. – KURŠUMLIJA – RADAN MOUNTAIN NATURE PARK
Location: hall of the Municipal Council (Proleterski brigada street bb, 18430 Kuršumlija)
Time: 12:00h
Application link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1FPNMgvlvC178B0udcmX5yoR4MBx8_8HUT1E91j4boMs/edit
04.12.2023. – BACKI MONOSHTOR – SPECIAL NATURE RESERVE OF THE UPPER DUNABULJE
Location: Library – Civic Activities Center, Ivan Goran Kovačića 32
Time: 12:00h
Application link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1zorN1iAtxnGnQ0stTll1xOzRUU04S8nYAN2gPX6f_zU/edit
08.12.2023. – KNJAŽEVAC – STARA PLANINA NATURE PARK
Location: Regional Center for Professional Development, Jove Kursule 1
Time: 11:00 am
Application link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xi5VAj2Pzskl0tw59eo3FUp4YTElMCV2ZOddDJpsems/edit
11.12.2023. – DONJI MILANOVAC – ĐERDAP NATIONAL PARK
Location: Building NP Đerdap, Kralja Petra I 14A
Time: 12:00h
Application link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1VYLo5CXUntO43os0byEJJA7HJjez6L2_mkS572aAmD8/edit
13.12. 2023 – ONLINE ZOOM INFO DAY FOR ALL 5 PROTECTED AREAS
Time: 12:00h
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83605397621?pwd=UU5LWGt6YVk4alhkcHNIRUF0V1huZz09
Meeting ID: 836 0539 7621; Passcode: 1111
Application link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1MVWy6OfwC_-gTqZqfDJ3QqrK9ipAySjX-7PeHWAibTc/edit
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The program “We work for nature!” provides support to registered agricultural farms, rural tourist households, entrepreneurs, micro, small and medium enterprises and natural persons to apply for projects aimed at preserving the environment and local communities. Until August 31, 2027, the program will support at least 40 business ventures, offering them financial and non-financial support in the amount of 5 to 10 thousand US dollars.
HOW TO APPLY
The deadline for submitting project ideas is December 25, 2023, until 11:59 p.m. Application for participation in the Working for Nature Program! submitted exclusively electronically to the address konkurs@eneca.org.rs. Project proposals submitted in any other way will not be considered.
You can find more information about the project submission guidelines on the website: zazivotnusredinu.bos.rs
IMPORTANCE OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Serbia is facing the challenges of biodiversity conservation and environmental protection. Only 8.18% of the territory of Serbia is protected, which lags behind the regional average. The program “We work for nature!” aims to support innovative business ventures, facilitating the transition to sustainable business models and contributing to development in protected areas.
CALL FOR PARTICIPATION
Milivoje Jovanović, program manager of ENECA, invites all interested individuals and organizations to apply for the “Working for nature” support program. The selected projects are expected to contribute to reducing the negative impact on the environment, support local communities and improve awareness of sustainable business models.
Be part of the solution! Your idea can contribute to preserving nature and improving the economic sustainability of communities.
You can find more information about the program on the website: zazivotnusredinu.bos.rs
PARTNERS ON THE “TOGETHER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT” PROJECT
This support program is part of the five-year project “Together for the Environment” funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by the Belgrade Open School (BOŠ). Other project partners are ENECA, the American Chamber of Commerce in Serbia (AmCham), the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the global organization The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and the Young Researchers of Serbia (MIS).