The National Association for Organic Production “Serbia Organica” has published “A Guide to Biodistricts – How to Establish a Biodistrict in Serbia”, a publication that presents the biodistrict concept in one place and provides practical guidance for its establishment and development in Serbia. The Guide was authored by Ivana Simić, and its preparation was supported […]
Following the recognition of the bio-district concept in two national strategies – the Strategy for Agriculture and Rural Development of the Republic of Serbia for the period 2026–2034 and the Environmental Protection Strategy of the Republic of Serbia until 2033 – Green Agenda for Serbia – bio-districts have now also been recognized in the Tourism […]
If you would like to learn more about the Kolubara Bio-district, its natural and production potential, what it is based on, who is part of it, what it offers, and its activities, take a look at our new leaflet HERE. The leaflet was developed with the support of the German Agency for International Cooperation – […]
The First Kolubara Biodistrict Festival will take place on 12 September 2026 at My Little Farm in Oglađenovac near Valjevo, under the slogan “Biodistrict Pick & Picnic.” Set in the authentic surroundings of My Little Farm, the Festival will bring together producers, local organizations and other actors whose work contributes to the development of the […]
How does a biodistrict come into being? What does the concept entail, what principles does it build on, and how can it contribute to the sustainable development of a territory? And, most importantly, how can the biodistrict model be applied and further developed in Serbia? The Guide to Biodistricts in Serbia seeks to answer these […]
What is a bio-district, what is it based on, and how can it contribute to the development of local communities? The new Serbia Organika brochure, “Bio-Districts – Connecting Nature and Society Rooted in Organic Production,” provides a concise and accessible overview of the bio-district concept and its importance in connecting organic production, the local economy, […]
Biodistricts have been recognized in two new national strategies of the Republic of Serbia: the Agriculture and Rural Development Strategy of the Republic of Serbia for the period 2026–2034, published in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Serbia, No. 74/2026, and the Environmental Protection Strategy of the Republic of Serbia until 2033 – Green […]
On 27 March at 1 p.m. CET, IFOAM – Organics International will host a webinar exploring the foundations of bio-districts—how it was initiated, who are involved, what are the challenges in starting and maintaining the project? The webinar is designed to help organic actors who want to emulate bio-districts and provide inspirations that can be implemented […]
A new report on mapping agroecology in Europe has been published! A total of 3 volumes have been released, covering 33 European countries, including Serbia (Volume 3, 2026). In Serbia, 15 initiatives, examples, and programs have been identified that contribute to the development of agroecology across different activities: practice, science, social movements, living labs, and […]
The Academy of Sustainable Tourism from Croatian, Istria, with the support of the German Organization for International Cooperation (GIZ) and the National Association Serbia Organica, brought together members and participants of the Kolubara Bio-District for a four-day training program. Through four different modules, participants exchanged ideas and, above all, inspired one another. The lecturers generously […]
