Croatia (Total: EUR 100,000) First Round (EUR 50,000) Green Agenda for Oprtalj Municipality in Istria EUR 7,280 NGO Name: Croatian Center “Knowledge for the Environment”  Project Leader: Vladimir Lay                                        NGO Contact Info:   Project Summary: This project supports the implementation of the Green Plan for Oprtalj Municipality by revitalizing and cleaning fresh water springs; documenting and reporting on the status of wetland areas; creating and publishing an “Eco-touristic prospect of Oprtalj municipality“; conducting two seminars for local practitioners focused on eco-extensive farming; conducting two seminars focused on eco-agriculture issues for local practitioners; and conducting a seminar on sustainable mushroom  (truffles) use. Water is Life EUR 6,450 NGO Name: Ecological Society Vinkovac Project Leader:  Marinko Juščak                                      NGO Contact Info:    Project Summary: This project aims at  minimizing the number of sources of pollution by establishing a model of cooperation between the NGO, local citizens and school stuents. It will involve the removal of two illegal waste dumpsites; research on water quality in fresh water springs, and downstream; the creation of a pollution map; and the organisation of eco-educational workshops. Creating a Model for Sustainable Ecological Fruit Production through the Rehabilitation of Traditional Orchards in Pakrac Area EUR 8,000 NGO Name: Society of Independent Agricultural Associations and Agricultural Practitioners, Daruvar Project Leader:  Mirsada Madžarević             NGO Contact Info:   Project Summary: This project involves educational activities and workshops for the local owners of traditional orchards, with the aim of initiating the ecological production of traditional fruit species. A certification system will be started, and loan programs aimed at preserving traditional fruit production will be started. The Promotion of the Zirje Plum – An Initiative for the Revitalization of a Local Traditional Agricultural Species EUR 8,000 NGO Name: Ecological Society Zir – Zirje Project Leader:  Jadran Kale                                    NGO Contact Info:    Project Summary: This project is promoting the conservation and sustainable use of a locally specific and traditionally cultivated variety of plum. The status of this variety will be professionally and multidisciplinarily evaluated, and local agriculturists will be educated on the most appropriate ways of cultivation and protection. Pilot seedlings will be produced for future cultivation. THe project also involves promotional activities, raising public awareness and fostering local community involvement. A workshop will also be organised and a manual published. Wind in the Service of Humans and Nature EUR 5,360 NGO Name: ZMAG - Green network of alternative groups, Velika Gorica Project Leader: Andrija Vranjić                                                  NGO Contact Info:   Project Summary: Pilot renewable energy systems will be deployed at a few locations in Croatia that are public areas, managed by environmental NGOs. The aim is to test and promote the decentralized use and management of renewable energy sources in Croatia. Data on the efficiency of the systems will be collected, organized and interpreted for the local community, and promotional materials will be distributed. Let’s not Throw the Dump Where Water is Passing By EUR 6,910 NGO Name: Speleological Society “Spiljar” Split Project Leader: Petronije Tasić                    NGO Contact Info:    Project Summary: This project will document polluted and devastated speleological locations in the Dalmatian inland and middle Dalmatian islands area, with the aim of educating the local population and raising public awareness, in order to promote karst protection. Production of Firewood and Compost from Firewood EUR 8,000 NGO Name: “SILBA” – Society for the Nature Protection on Island Silba Project Leader: Vjekoslav Motušić   NGO Contact Info:     Project Summary: This project will create an environmentally-friendly model for the production of firewood and compost, following sustainable development and economic principles. It will involve collecting and processing firewood for compost and disposing of material collected within the Silba Island pilot project area. Second Round (EUR 50,000) To the New Possibilities, Through Traditional Crafts EUR 7,700 NGO Name: Ecological Society “Lopoc” Opuzen Project Leader: Ms. Nediljka Penović   NGO Contact Info:   Project Summary: This project involves planting ivy forests and revitalizing old ones; providing education on traditional knitting using ivy branches through interactive workshops; and promoting the resulting objects as souvenirs of the Neretva. The project is being run in cooperation with the City of Opuzen, Slivno Municipality, the local authority in charge of tourism, and agricultural and technical secondary schools. Initiating Local Actions Based on Preservation of Tradition and Natural Values EUR 9,300 NGO Name: ZOE – Center for Sustainable Development of Rural Areas, Zagreb Project Leader: Ms. Katarina Rogan Gorup   NGO Contact Info:   Project Summary: This project is promoting local initiatives to find alternative ways to develop and strengthen the local community. It is creating a model of sustainable economic development based on tradition and the sustainable use of natural resources. Activities include: A needs assessment; the development of an action plan;  interactive workshops on sustainable development, organic agriculture, public participation in environmental decision making, civil society development, cooperation and strategic planning; and study tours. The project team is also looking to develop other proposals based on the idea of preserving Lika tradition and nature conservation. Creating Co-Participatory Model of Decision Making and Management in Protected Nature Areas EUR 5,700 NGO Name: Udruga “Zelena Istra” – Associazione “Istria Verde” (Eco Society “Green Istria”), Pula Project Leader: Ms. Dušica Radojčić   NGO Contact Info:   Project Summary: The project aims to inform all local stakeholders of the benefits of creating a marine nature reserve, building a solid platform of public support for the proclamation of the Kamenjak Nature Reserve. The project team will promote the involvement of all stakeholder groups in the planning and management processes for the reserve. Composting EUR 9,300 NGO Name: Ecological Society “ŽMERGO”, Opatija Project Leader: Ms. Duška Perić                                   NGO Contact Info:   Project Summary: This project will educate the local community on how they can decrease the amount of organic waste they produce. This will be done through public presentations and trainings, and lobbing focused on relevant decision makers. Partnerships with local stakeholders will also be fostered. Ecological Olive-Breeding – Sustainable Methods of Environmental Management EUR 8,900 NGO Name: EKO – ZADAR, Zadar Project Leader: Mr. Damir Pipić   NGO Contact Info:   Project Summary: This project is being carried out on Dugi Otok Island in Zadar County, within the area of Telaščica Nature Park. It focuses on educating local inhabitants with the aim of reducing the trend of depopulation, creating partnerships between local inhabitants, local authorities and business representatives. “Green Eco-Basket” EUR 9,100 NGO Name: ECOLOGIKA, Zagreb Project Leader: Ms. Sonja Karoglan Todorović                   NGO Contact Info:    Project Summary: This project is creating and developing a “green eco-baskets” system.  Fresh organic food is delivered once a week to consumers homes. The aim is to stimulate regional production and distribution, positive social relations and organic agriculture.

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