Dialogue, Partnership and Volunteering - for Biodiversity!

The project “Dialogue, Partnership and Volunteering - for Biodiversity!” aims to strengthen the capacities of civil society in Serbia by promoting volunteering and encouraging the active participation of citizens in nature conservation and environmental decision-making.

The project includes a wide range of activities, such as workshops and training sessions for young people, women, and civil society organizations; local and regional initiatives; volunteer actions in protected natural areas; and cooperation with schools and local communities. These activities are designed to raise awareness of the importance of biodiversity, develop citizens’ skills and competencies, strengthen partnerships, and build collaborative networks that contribute to the long-term conservation of nature.

Project Objectives

The project seeks to raise awareness and improve citizens’ knowledge of nature conservation, biodiversity, and EU environmental legislation, with a particular focus on young people and women. Through a variety of educational activities and awareness-raising campaigns, the project promotes European values, the conservation of natural resources, and greater citizen participation in environmental decision-making processes.

Special emphasis is placed on volunteering and hands-on engagement in protected areas, as well as on strengthening the capacities of civil society organizations and fostering cooperation with public institutions.

By combining education, public awareness, and active citizen participation, the project contributes to improving nature conservation and advancing the implementation of EU environmental standards.

Target Audience:

  • Young people, women, and interested citizens who wish to become involved in nature conservation and environmental decision-making processes;
  • Civil society organizations strengthening their capacities to work in the field of environmental protection;
  • Volunteers engaged in activities in protected natural areas;
  • Trainers, experts, media representatives, and public institutions that support education, project visibility, and the dissemination of project results.

Project Activities

  • Education and awareness-raising on EU standards, the conservation of natural resources, and the importance of citizen participation.
  • Development of accessible educational materials.
  • Awareness-raising campaigns through social media and traditional media on biodiversity conservation and European values.
  • Promotion of volunteering and the active involvement of citizens in nature conservation, particularly in protected natural areas.
  • Training sessions and exchange of experience for civil society organizations and experts to strengthen capacities for implementing EU environmental standards.

Expected Results

  • An increased number of informed and motivated citizens actively contributing to nature conservation.
  • Stronger cooperation between civil society organizations, public institutions, and local communities.
  • Greater promotion of European values and environmental standards.

Implementation Period:
1 November 2025 – 31 October 2026
Location:
Republic of Serbia
Budget:
23,912.00 EUR
Donor:
The project is funded under the project BOOST, coordinated by the European Association for Local Democracy (ALDA) and its consortium of partners and funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD).
Theme/Area:
Protected areas, volunteering, citizen participation

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