Green Agenda Network

The National Green Agenda Conference, took place on 21-22 May 2009 in Hotel Makpetrol- Struga.  The topic of the conference is: “Green Agenda - Macedonia, accomplished results and possibilities to implement the process in other municipalities in Macedonia”.

The Conference’s aim is to provide a wider audience with theoretical background as well as practical information from the field of Green Agenda processes and their possible future in Macedonia. 

The national conference is a result of the achievements of the Green Agenda Process in the 3 municipalities - Vevcani, Bitola and Delcevo. The idea is to promote the method and results in order to share experience and to evaluate the possibilities for implementation of the model in other interested municipalities Macedonia. 

Conference was structured and realized in two parts:

 May 21^st, 2009 

Part one,

Opening session by the Milieukontakt International and Opening of the conference by the Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning.

Presentations “Introduction of the GA on international level” by presented the Milieukontakt International; “Presentation of the process of GA” presented by NGOs and “Achievements of the GA Process in our Municipality” - Presentations presented by the representatives from the Municipality of Delcevo, Vevcani and Bitola.

Session “What can MKI offer to new Municipalities” and Open Discussion where mayors and representatives from municipalities express their possitive comentars and will to implement the process of Green Agenda in their Municipalities.

Part two,

Field visit - visiting the Municipality of Vevcani – presentating of the results of the GA process:  restoration of Vevcanski Springs and the Tourist Info Center in Vevcani. Host  of the visit and dinner in Vevcani was the mayor of the Municipality Mr. Pero Ilieski.

On the conference were invited wide range of Municipalities, donors, media and NGOs.

7 Mayors of Municipalities were attending the Conference, 14 representatives from Local Self Governments, 16 representatives form NGOs, national media and representatives from  the Ministry of Environment and Physical Pllaning and Global Environmental Fond-Small Grants.

written by zelencentar

On 8 th MAY 2009, Green Agenda Document was approved by the Commune Council in Preza Commune.

written by albpermakulture

People in Preza are already familiar with the Green Agenda idea, nevertheless we wanted to hold a meeting for public consultation about this important document. The target group was selected carefully several times, people were informed, and formally invited to come to the meeting. In events like this, they normally come if they feel appreciated, so we met their expectation.  

Participants were gathered in the High School of Preza and after a brief introduction, the three coordinators of WGs gave a brief summary of what has been done so far in their WGs. Then the APA - GA coordinator in Preza, Edlira, gave a brief summary of the process and prepared them for where their contribution is felt that is needed. The participants were given materials to work on, they were split into the three WGs and worked separately. They elaborated more in detail the working plan, and also gave their input on the final material of GA of the groups they were in. In the end, the WG coordinators presented in front of the big group the new input given. A 5 minute time for questions and suggestions from other participants was allowed and in the end a summary was made.

written by albpermakulture

 National Green Agenda Platform for Albania was held on February 11^th 2009.  Participants from communes, the NGO-s, the coordinators of the working groups and other representatives from neighbor communes of Green Agenda in Albania participated on the National platform. The three coordinators of the working groups from Preza Commune and APA-Albanian Permaculture Association participated on the National Platform. Some of the artisans of Preza commune were there with their products, at the fair that was held for the communes that are going through the Green Agenda process and there were also some of the producer of  BIO products like wine and olive oil. They were there to promote the values, tradition and BIO products of Preza commune.

written by albpermakulture

On January 23^rd and February 6^th in Preza Commune were held two final meetings of the work that the working groups have done. The three working groups finalized the document of Green Agenda and they prepared it to consult it with the public, on the next meeting of stakeholders held on March 12^th.

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GREENING THE LOCAL ELECTIONS IN BITOLA

Candidates for Mayor in Bitola, signed Declaration for cooperation wehere implementation of the Green Agenda Action plan is the first topic.

With tea and coffee in relax and nice atmosphere, we ask the candidates for Mayor of Bitola: “What are their priorities related to environment and nature protection if they are elected”

The first and most important topic was their commitment for implementation of the Green Agenda Action Plan.

After the discussion DECLARATION for cooperation is signed.

Signed declaration consist 5 top priority topics where Adoption and implementation of the Green Agenda is placed at the first place.

That’s how Green Agenda Action Plan become part of the political promise by the candidates for Mayor of Bitola Municipality.

This event is important for the process of advocacy for the environmental issues to take priority place in the Agenda of the political parties.

Signed declaration is opening the door for cooperation with other political parties presented in the Local Municipality council.

This event was in line with our tendency to involve political parties from the beginning of the process being aware that political support by the decision makers will be necessary.

“Eco coffee” event take place in the “Hotel Millennium” in Bitola on  17.03.2009 starting at 12.00 h.

written by biosfera

Since Green Agenda process is ending the Second Phase (Creating an Action Plan and adoption by the Local Municpality), Biosfera is organizing a meeting with the candidates for Mayor of Bitola for the upcomming Local Elections to be held on 22 of March.

The main Issue at the event will be the Green Agenda document and the position of the   candidates  related to this process and Document.

At the end of the event, Declaration for cooperation will be signed with all 4 candidates, so no metter who will be elected, will cooperate with Biosfera in Adoption of the Green Agenda Action Plan and its implementation.

At the event journalisits will be invited to be “witness” of the event.

Event will take place in the “Hotel Millenium” on  17.03.2009 starting at 12.00 h.

This event is important for the process of advocacy for the environmental issues to take priority place in the Agenda of the political parties.

written by biosfera

After going trough the Green Agenda steps, the process is in the phase of drafting the Document: Green Agenda Action Plan for Bitola Municipality.

Working groups have drafted their priorities. Till end of January we expect to have the first version of the document that will go on public hearing. Public participation is very important in improving democracy at local municipality level but also for its implementation.

Working group on seting up Information and education centre for sustainable development has created their vision. At the folowing link we are presenting to you 3D animation of their vision.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlF0swYtbXQ 

written by biosfera

On 5^th and 19^th December 2008 the working groups were gathered for the final meetings. In these meetings they finalized the composing of the draft document of Green Agenda.

On 22^nd December a presentation and a summary of the Draft document of Green Agenda was given to the members of the council of the Preza Commune. They got familiarized with the draft document and they will review and give their ideas and suggestions until mid January.

The members of the council were invited as simple citizens of Preza and not as official representatives of the commune council.

written by albpermakulture

From 12 to 14 December this year in hotel Makpetrol in Struga, was held the 7^th Annual Gathering of Macedonian environmental NGOs. Theme of this meeting was “Strengthening cooperation between NGOs and relevant institutions” and it was organized by the Macedonian Green Center. Present participants from 30 environmental NGOs from Macedonia.

The work was divided in 6 thematic working groups.

Each participant chooses min 2 groups to attend.

Among the offered themes for the Working groups were, “Creating of politics on local level through the Green Agenda model”.

Milieukontakt International, local office staff present Green Agenda concept in front of the 24 participants from 18 environmental NGOs from Macedonia. Representative from Krste Jon also present their experiences through the Green Agenda process. After the short presentation of the GA concept, a discussion started and questions from other representatives interested in GA process. It is interesting concept for creating policies on local level and participants were interested to use the GA method in their community, replicate the models from the pilot GA communities in Macedonia.

written by aleksandra_k