Оn 16.09.2020 CED Florozon in cooperation with Vila Zora - Veles held the third initiative of the National CSO Coalition in NGO hall in Veles.
The purpose of the initiative was to address the problems of the citizens from Veles related to the right to access information for the air pollution level, ie the lack of air quality monitoring system. Citizens have right to access environmental information, in this case information for the air quality and can exercise them using the FLA mechanism.
It was discussed about the issues regarding uncontrolled air pollution and the lack of information for the air pollution. One of the biggest problems is the lack of an authorized environmental inspector in the city of Veles.
The main conclusions from the third initiative are the following:
Sensitizing the general public for the issue and greater involvement of the citizens in intensification the pressure on the authorities in municipality of Veles to act upon. Also there has to be better coordination and joint cooperation between NGOs from Veles to increase the watch-dog role for urgent procurement and installation of air quality measuring stations.
The lack of an authorized environmental inspector in Veles is one of the biggest issue that has to be URGENTLY solved.