On March 28th, an intersectoral meeting convened in Gračanica addressed the pollution crisis affecting the River Gračanka. The meeting, organized by the Center for Affirmative Social Actions (CASA) and the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD), brought together representatives from the Ministry of Environment, Spatial Planning, and Infrastructure (MESPI), the Water Resources Planning Division of the Regional Water Company in Pristina, and the Gračanica municipality.
The focus of the meeting was to build strong institutional alliances to combat the severe pollution of the River Gračanka. Discussion centered on the public’s growing concerns about environmental degradation and the health risks associated with the pollution. Evidence was presented linking a Pristina-based industrial organization to the pollution crisis, highlighting a significant gap in the institutional response despite numerous warnings.
Attendees underscored the need for continued collaboration between the Municipality of Gračanica and MESPI to tackle the pollution issues. They stressed the collective responsibility of both governmental and non-governmental organizations to safeguard natural resources.
The critical role of NGO CASA and HD in advancing environmental diplomacy was also highlighted during the discussions.
