SWG RRD

The focus of the meeting was on building capacity for cooperation in the efforts of implementing a Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) in the Western Balkans: Practical implementation of guidelines in particular for High Mixed beech forests and High mixed pine forests.

During the Assembly Session the possibilities for cooperation between CIHEAM and SWG as well as the model that all the countries from ex-Yugoslavia (SWG members) could continue their political vision to rejoin CIHEAM was elaborated.

The International Festival of Nature and Cultural Heritage "Žestival" is an economic and tourist event organized by the City of Užice in cooperation with partners from the public, private and civil sectors with the aim of affirming and promoting cultural heritage, nature, tradition, rural areas, as well as the promotion and placement of authentic and traditional products of the Republic of Serbia and the neighboring Western Balkan countries.

This initiative aims to establish a direct connection between local suppliers and the diaspora, fostering collaboration and boosting local economies. Additionally, the event aligns with the goal of promoting regional culture, preserving traditions, and creating an authentic experience for visitors, all while emphasizing sustainability and environmental consciousness.

Traditional event gathered forty-eight exhibitors from Teslic and the region presenting their agricultural products, handicrafts and souvenirs which visitors of the fair had the opportunity to buy, but also to find out more information about agricultural production from this area and tourist protentional of the Municipality of Teslic.