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Serbian Government Adopts Nature Protection Program Until 2031
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Serbian Government Adopts Nature Protection Program Until 2031

From N1 Serbia · () Serbian

Translated from Serbian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • The Serbian government approved a Nature Protection Program for 2026-2031.
  • The program aims to create an effective protection system, stop biodiversity loss, and restore ecosystems.
  • It aligns with global and EU biodiversity goals, including the Kunming-Montreal framework and the EU's 2030 Biodiversity Strategy.

The Serbian government has officially adopted a comprehensive Nature Protection Program set to run from 2026 to 2031. This initiative is designed to establish a robust and effective system for safeguarding the country's natural resources, with a primary focus on halting the loss of biodiversity and promoting the conservation and restoration of vital ecosystems.

Minister of Environmental Protection Sara Pavkov highlighted the program's holistic approach. "Our goal is for Serbia to have an effective and integrated nature protection system by 2031 that prevents biodiversity loss, encourages ecosystem restoration, and strengthens their resilience to climate change," Pavkov stated in a press release. The program seeks to enhance Serbia's natural heritage protection by developing efficient systems for managing species, habitat types, protected areas, and ecological networks, including Natura 2000 sites.

Key objectives include reducing negative impacts on biodiversity and strengthening the institutional and legislative framework. Capacity building at all levels is also a crucial component of the plan. Minister Pavkov emphasized that the program is closely aligned with international commitments, including the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and the European Union's Biodiversity Strategy for 2030.

Furthermore, the program supports the EU's Green Agenda for the Western Balkans. By integrating these international standards and strategies, Serbia aims to significantly improve its environmental protection efforts and contribute to regional and global conservation goals. The program's success will depend on the effective implementation of its measures and the strengthening of collaborative efforts between government bodies, scientific institutions, and the public.

Our goal is for Serbia to have an effective and integrated nature protection system by 2031 that prevents biodiversity loss, encourages ecosystem restoration, and strengthens their resilience to climate change.

— Sara PavkovExplaining the core objectives of the newly adopted Nature Protection Program.
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