[ GUEST POST ] from the Delegation of the European Union to Montenegro Next saturday the 18th is the Day of Sinjajevina, organized by the House of Europe and the EU co-financed project “IRIS – Inspiring rural heritage: sustainable practices to protect and conserve upland landscapes and memories”, in close cooperation with the Civic InitiativeContinue reading “Invitation to attend The Day of Sinjajevina”
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Save Sinjajevina and the Ministry of Defense meet in Podgorica but doesn’t agree on a deadline for the military ground
Representatives of the Civic Initiative Save Sinjajevina talked with representatives of the Ministry of Defense on April 1, 2022. This is the first meeting of the organization with the representatives of this Ministry after about four years asking for it. On behalf of the Civic Initiative Save Sinjajevina, the meeting was attended by MilanSekulović, NovakContinue reading “Save Sinjajevina and the Ministry of Defense meet in Podgorica but doesn’t agree on a deadline for the military ground”
Save Sinjajevina urges the Montenegrin Government to negotiate about the cancellation of the military training ground
The Save Sinjajevina Association sends a letter to the Prime Minister and the Minister of Defense asking for a strong decision related to the creation of a NATO’s training camp. Among other demands, the letter calls for a law to make Sinjajevina a protected site co-designed and co-governed by local communities. The Prime Minister, ZdravkoContinue reading “Save Sinjajevina urges the Montenegrin Government to negotiate about the cancellation of the military training ground”
World Beyond War delivers the War Abolisher Awar to Save Sinjajevina and arises a new support campaign
The world wide spread pacifist organization World Beyond War recognizes the struggle and perseverance of Sinjajevina inhabitants against the installation of the military ground. Although Montenegrin shepherds temporarily detained the military, there is no national law to protect them from a new attempt. Both organizations arise an updated petition to the EU Commissioner for NeighbourhoodContinue reading “World Beyond War delivers the War Abolisher Awar to Save Sinjajevina and arises a new support campaign”
Sinjajevina inhabitants demand a national law to protect their way of life from the military camp
Families of Sinjajevina’s urge the Montenegrin Government to respect their rights and create a new decree law, cancelling the previous one in 2019, which officially inaugurated the military training ground in Sinja(je)vina. They claim for the creation of a protected area designed and governed with their full participation, as with their traditional pastoral activity, theyContinue reading “Sinjajevina inhabitants demand a national law to protect their way of life from the military camp”
Save Sinjajevina Receives the 2021 War Abolisher Award
● The international organization World Beyond War announces the Save Sinjajevina Association as the recipient of the War Abolisher of 2021 Award. ● An online presentation and acceptance event, with remarks from representatives the award recipients will take place on October 6, 2021, at 5 a.m. USA Pacific Time, 8 a.m. USA Eastern Time, 2Continue reading “Save Sinjajevina Receives the 2021 War Abolisher Award”
A Sinjajevina “Katun” choir requested the cancelling of the decision on the military training ground and the recognition of a community protected area
● The Civic Initiative “Save Sinjajevina” and representatives of local livestock communities gathered 12th July 2021 in Petrovdan (Saint Peter’s day) at Savina’s lake to claim the two strategic goals of their future work regarding Sinjajevina. ● The revocation of the decision of the past Government of Montenegro to establish a military training ground onContinue reading “A Sinjajevina “Katun” choir requested the cancelling of the decision on the military training ground and the recognition of a community protected area”
How a movement took on the military, and won a first crucial battle
[ GUEST POST ] Interview published at Empowering No Violence. In late 2020, a coalition of national environmental and rights’ activists, pastoralists, and international NGOs resisted a military training exercise taking place in the unique Sinjajevina highlands. Following the first phase of the campaign, WRI staff met and interviewed Pablo Dominguez, an eco-anthropologist from theContinue reading “How a movement took on the military, and won a first crucial battle”
Montenegrin protesters successfully stop NATO training on Sinjajevina’s pastures
● A protest camp by local community members prevented the military from entering the area in snowy and sub-zero conditions from October to December ● The Minister of Defense of the incoming government, Olivera Injac, called off the military training and assured protesters that she will reassess plans to militarise the area. Now, herders andContinue reading “Montenegrin protesters successfully stop NATO training on Sinjajevina’s pastures”
Global civil society urges the EU to suspend membership talks with Montenegro until it stops militarizing Sinjajevina
Sinjajevina is the Balkan’s biggest mountain grassland, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and a vital ecosystem for Europe with over 22,000 people living in the region. Ensure the land rights of traditional pastoralist dwellers and open consultation with local communities to create a community protected area in Sinjajevina. European Union should ask for the removal ofContinue reading “Global civil society urges the EU to suspend membership talks with Montenegro until it stops militarizing Sinjajevina”
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