Slovenians win battle for drinking water in referendum
In the referendum on drinking water, 86.6 percent of citizens voted against the changes of the water act adopted by the parliament.
Serbia’s Water Law amendments in urgent procedure; NGOs demand withdrawal
RERI, backed by 36 organizations, calls for the proposed changes to the Water Law to be scrapped due to the exclusion of the public, claiming it legalizes corruption
Women in Drina basin have power to solve environmental threats
Participants of the workshop said an increasing number of women from different spheres are becoming active in efforts to protect the environment and that they have the enthusiasm and energy to combine their strengths to create models for sustainable development with a particular focus on gender issues.
Divers pull out 15 tons of waste in underwater clean-up on Vis island
Croatian divers have pulled out nearly 15 tons of waste in an underwater clean-up operation on the Adriatic island of Vis.
Role of women in sustainable management of natural resources in Drina river basin – register for workshop
The workshop “Gender dimensions in the sustainable management of natural resources through a Nexus approach in the Drina River Basin” is to take place on June 23. Read more and register.
Slovenia to hold referendum on drinking water on July 11
Activists in Slovenia managed to get enough signatures to hold a referendum in an attempt to discard the recent amendments to the Waters Act.
Exploring opportunities to achieving water-food-energy-ecosystems Nexus in Western Balkans
Integrated management of water, energy, and land resources, while protecting ecosystems, remains a substantial challenge in the Western Balkans.
Bled Water Festival establishes first European Water Sommelier Association
Organizers of the annual Bled Water Festival in Slovenia expanded their activities by establishing the European Water Sommelier Association or EWSA
