The Green Economy Congress, an international conference dedicated to the topic of green economy and sustainable development, was held in Belgrade from November 2 to 4, in organization of the Association "Networked" and "Group for Analysis and Policy - Making". Participants of the conference, around 100, were representatives of the civil sector, academia, experts and activists, decision-makers from eight world countries, from three continents.
The Green Economy Congress was opened in the Serbian Chamber of Commerce. The introductory speech was held by the program director and one of the founders of the Congress, Žaklina Živković, with the words that the organizers initiated the conference believing that "the economy will be green in the future or there will be no economy, bearing in mind the risks that humanity faces, such as climate change." She pointed out that green economy is a holistic concept that generates development respecting regional and local ecosystems, striving for social equity and enhanced life for all citizens while at the same time reducing environmental risks and pressure on natural resources. "I thank all the partners of the conference and lecturers, and I hope that Green Economy Congress will be a traditional event that will advocate for sustainable solutions but also inspire future entrepreneurs," concluded Zivkovic.
The Green Economy Congress was opened in the Serbian Chamber of Commerce. The introductory speech was held by the program director and one of the founders of the Congress, Žaklina Živković, with the words that the organizers initiated the conference believing that "the economy will be green in the future or there will be no economy, bearing in mind the risks that humanity faces, such as climate change." She pointed out that green economy is a holistic concept that generates development respecting regional and local ecosystems, striving for social equity and enhanced life for all citizens while at the same time reducing environmental risks and pressure on natural resources. "I thank all the partners of the conference and lecturers, and I hope that Green Economy Congress will be a traditional event that will advocate for sustainable solutions but also inspire future entrepreneurs," concluded Zivkovic.
