The Citizens’ Association FLOROZON – Center for Environmental Democracy has published a new policy brief prepared within the framework of the project “Citizen Monitoring for Accountable Water Management.”
The document was developed with the aim of contributing to the improvement of the system for monitoring, prevention, and institutional response in cases of pollution and risks affecting water resources. It analyzes the key challenges related to water monitoring, coordination among competent institutions, timely action in the field, as well as the need for clearer procedures and responsibilities.
The document is based on evidence-based research and field observations from several different locations within the Vardar River Basin, and offers concrete recommendations aimed at:

• establishing clearer criteria for identifying critical monitoring points; 
• improving response protocols in cases of environmental incidents; 
• strengthening inter-institutional coordination; 
• shifting the focus from occasional interventions toward systematic prevention and remediation of pollution sources; 
• ensuring greater involvement of local communities and civil society in the monitoring and protection of water resources. 

The preparation of this document forms part of FLOROZON’s broader efforts to promote transparent, accountable, and sustainable management of natural resources, in line with the principles of environmental democracy.
The document is available at the following link: MK Version ; EN Version