Promotion and advocacy of all three pillars of the Aarhus Convention are a priority in the work of the Aarhus Center Novi Sad. We organize volunteer actions, professional seminars, trainings, round tables, public debates, debates and discussions. We are a member of the Network of Aarhus Centers in Serbia AARHUSSRB. We are the coordinator of the Network for Reducing the Risk of Natural Disasters in Novi Sad SRNNS.
We are strengthening the dialogue and establishing cooperation between citizens, institutions and local self-governments, which are one of the main bearers of the obligations of the Convention, all with the aim of ensuring democratic processes in the field of environmental protection. We are involved in cross-border activities and actively participate in international meetings.
• Improving information and acquiring knowledge of the interested public with possible ways to reduce and address negative environmental impacts;
• Creating a reliable mechanism for involvement and active participation of the public and citizens’ associations in planning and decision-making in the field of environmental protection;
• Providing as much information as possible about the quality of the environment;
• Strengthening environmental awareness of residents and gaining knowledge about the importance of responsible behavior in an environmentally safe manner;
• Assisting local authorities to fulfill their obligations and duties under the Aarhus Convention;
• Education and training of various target groups in order to create conditions for better implementation of environmental laws, especially the Law on the Aarhus Convention;
• Promote regulations and methods aimed at providing access to information
• Publish ecology manuals, brochures and journals.
