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Kampanja: Kuća- prijatelj životne sredine

Pocetkom 2005. odobren nam je projekat- kampanja “Kuća - prijatelj životne sredine” od strane Evropske agencije za rekonstrukciju sa sedistem u Podgorici. Osnovni cilj projekta je smanjenje štetnog uticaja izgrađene strukture na kvalitet životne sredine u Crnoj Gori. Ciljne grupe u projektu su - sekretarijati za urbanizam u lokalnim samoupravama, nevladine organizacija, djeca i mladi, predstavnici medija, mladi stručnjaci i šira javnost Crne Gore.

Restoration Work Camp in Sweden

Cooperation between EXPEDITIO and Svenska Byggnadsvårds föreningen (Swedish Association for Building Preservation) from Stockholm, which began in 2002 and which resulted in three volunteer restoration work camps being organized in Perast, continues further. The cooperation is also realized through the exchange of volunteers, and so far, 8 members of EXPEDITIO have participated in work camps organized by Byggnadsvårdsföreningen in Sweden.

PROMOTIONAL POSTERS OF KOTOR, BUDVA AND PERAST

For the purpose of increasing its sustainability EXPEDITIO has decided to print 4 types of posters with motifs of Kotor, Budva and Perast. The posters are intended for sale and income earned in that way will be invested in further activities of EXPEDITIO.

Singapore in Kotor ...

An architecture student, Yu Sern Hong, from Singapore was here to share his experience in Asia with us in Kotor. Sern Hong, 26, is currently pursuing his Masters of Architecture degree and has been in Kotor till 14 th July, to learn about the life and architecture here, as well as about Expeditio. He is also a member of mAAN (modern Asian Architecture Network --- an international organization concerned with the heritage and development of Asian cities.

WORKSHOP - STRATEGIC PLANNING AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT

As a part of the project „Managing Space – Promoting European Standards“, funded by the European Agency for Reconstruction - European Integration Fund, a workshop „Strategic planning and project management“, was held from 2 – 4 December 2005 in Kotor.

The workshop was run by Mojca Hrabar from a consultant firm OIKOS, Development consulting Ltd., Domžale, Slovenia.

Bulletin #2

We invite you to have a look at BULLETIN #2 that accompanies our project entitled "Managing Space – Promoting European Standards". In this bulletin, you will find information on our activities related to this project over the last three months. The bulletin can be found on our web site concerning space: www.prostor.cg.yu

PARTICIPATION IN THE WORLD SUMMIT ON THE INFORMATION SOCIETY

In Tunis, from 16-19 November 2005, the second phase of the World Summit of the Information Society was held. The only representative of a non-governmental sector from Serbia and Montenegro was NGO EXPEDITIO, the Centre for Sustainable Spatial Development, from Kotor.

The Summit in Tunis was built on the foundations of a shared vision and a concrete Action plan that were established in the first phase of the World Summit of the Information Society in Geneva in 2003, with the aim of bridging the digital divide and realizing full potentials of Information Communication Technologies (ICT) for faster economic and social development. The Summit was opened by Mr. Kofi Annan, the SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS.

PARTICIPATION IN THE EUROPEAN CULTURAL HERITAGE FORUM “CULTURAL HERITAGE COUNTS FOR EUROPE

In Brussels, on 7 December 2005, the European Cultural Heritage Forum “Cultural Heritage Counts for Europe ” was held. The only participant from Serbia and Montenegro was a representative of the non-governmental organization EXPEDITIO, the Centre for Sustainable Spatial Development, from Kotor. The Forum was organized by EUROPA NOSTRA, the Pan-European Federation for Cultural Heritage, with the cooperation of the European Economic and Social Committee. The Forum was attended by more than 200 participants, representatives of EU Institutions and non-governmental organizations, from around 40 countries.