As part of the “Green Kick” project, another in a series of SECAP workshops dedicated to strengthening the resilience of local communities to the impacts of climate change through risk and vulnerability analysis was held on September 29 in Petrovac na Mlavi.
The workshop gathered representatives of the local self-government, members of the working and advisory groups, and other relevant stakeholders. In the introductory part, the importance of developing and implementing the Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan (SECAP) was emphasized, as a strategic document that helps cities and municipalities plan and implement measures for climate change adaptation and mitigation.
Through interactive sessions, participants identified key climate threats for the local community, analyzed the vulnerability of various sectors – such as health, transport, agriculture, and tourism – and discussed measures that can help reduce risks and strengthen resilience. Special attention was given to the inclusion of vulnerable social groups in planning and decision-making processes.
The workshop concluded with a joint discussion and summary of key findings, highlighting that collaboration, knowledge exchange, and joint planning are essential preconditions for effective local action in responding to climate change.
This workshop is part of a broader series taking place in several cities and municipalities across Serbia, with previous sessions held in Šid, Novi Pazar, Smederevska Palanka, Vrnjačka Banja and Kragujevac.
The “Green Kick” project aims to strengthen the role of civil society in the process of decarbonization and mitigation of climate change impacts. The project is implemented by the Center for Development and Support (CRP) from Bosnia and Herzegovina, in partnership with Smart Kolektiv from Serbia and the Foundation for the Development of the North of Montenegro – FORS Montenegro. The initiative is part of the European Climate Initiative (EUKI), supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).
