On 20th of October, 2020 representatives of CED Florozon held a meeting the deputy minister, Hristina Odzaklievska and state secretary, Kaja Shukova at the Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning.
After the warm welcome from the deputy minister, the representatives from Florozon gave a short overview of the organizations’ activities in the past years. The CSO Coalition formed by CED Florozon, with its 32 members, was briefly introduced, as were the previous initiatives held in Kumanovo, Veles, Bitola and Kocani. Also, the following initiatives planned for the upcoming period were presented as well.
The representatives of MoEPP emphasized the need for greater coordination of civil society sector, especially in proposing measures to address the numerous challenges throughout the country, along with constructive meetings that are in the interest of all citizens.
In addition, we agreed that there must be improved cooperation between the relevant authorities, central government, civil society, local government and the private sector, that will provide an integrated approach to solving certain issues, inclusive of efficient and effective management of long-term problems. All this accompanied by a strong will to face challenges and supported by competence and expertise in action. Hence, better coordination is needed between the authorities and the civil society sector, beneficial to common goals of healthy and clean environment.
