Sasb-eu.org
Website for Civil Society Project “Sustainable agriculture for sustainable Balkans”
Description
The regional “Sustainable agriculture for sustainable Balkans” project was established to fortify the advocacy capacities of CSOs and to support the formulation of regional policies emphasizing sustainable agriculture. The website provides contacts, training programmes and materials, while also offering coaching services to organizations to support their development of advocacy projects. Under the project, grants and media training are provided and educational materials are developed for the dissemination of the socioeconomic benefits of sustainable agriculture, biodiversity protection and animal welfare.
Technology
“Sustainable agriculture for sustainable Balkans” is a knowledge-sharing website that is accessible in the Albanian, English, Macedonian and Serbian languages. The information on the website is open to all, and no registration is required, although users can benefit from news and updates by signing up with an email.
Target
The users of the “Sustainable agriculture for sustainable Balkans” website range from smallholder farmers to large-scale farms, the public sector, research institutions and CSOs. The website provides resources and support tailored to the needs of diverse user groups, emphasizing the importance of sustainable agriculture, biodiversity protection and animal welfare.
Business model
The development of the “Sustainable agriculture for sustainable Balkans” website was funded by the European Union. The information on the website is accessible free of charge.
Impact
The project website has been designed to be multifaceted, serving as an accessible website through which various stakeholders can obtain training materials, and increase their understanding of sustainable agriculture, biodiversity protection and animal welfare. The website strengthens the advocacy efforts of CSOs and promotes the adoption of agricultural practices in the Western Balkans through grants, media training, and educational materials.
Partners
European Union; Organisation for Respect and Care for Animals; Activ; Center for the Protection and Research of Birds (CZIP); Florozon; Institute for environmental policy in Albania
Four Betters
Better production
Better nutrition
Better environment
Better life
