Our Goals & Strategy:

Our Goals:

  1. Stop Komarnica dam development.
  2. 6k+ signatures for policy change for river protection in Montenegro towards the next wild river national park.
  3. Civic engagement and widespread awareness about the importance of wild rivers locally and globally.

Our Strategy:

  1. Community Organising:
    Building connections within local communities. Mobilizing people to become actively involved in the movement. Holding community meetings and events to raise awareness.

  2. Education and Awareness:
    Conducting workshops, seminars, and informational sessions. Distributing literature to inform the public about the cause. Using social media and other communication channels to spread information.

  3. Advocacy and Lobbying:
    Engaging with local policymakers and authorities. Advocating for policy changes or reforms. Lobbying for legislative actions at the grassroots level. Garner public support with 6k+ signatures in Montenegro, advocating for the establishment of Wild River National Parks.

  4. Direct Action:
    Organizing a protest - educative camp at Komarnica, protests, marches, and demonstrations.

  5. Biological Analysis & Alternative Energy Solutions:
    Gather scientific analysis on the biological diversity of rivers and present innovative energy solutions to the Montenegrin government.

  6. Media Engagement:
    Engaging with traditional media outlets to gain coverage. Utilizing social media platforms to share updates and garner support. Creating and disseminating multimedia content to tell the movement's story.

  7. Network:
    Form alliances with a diverse range of experts, scientists, organizations, and NGOs to strengthen the collective effort to save the world's rivers.

2024 Action Plan:

  1. Komarnica Camp Protest (1 - 5 May 2024):
    Host a Camp as a Protest for Komarnica River. Feature educational sessions, art, civil engagement activities, a concert, outdoor river events and media campaigns.

  2. Community Engagement:
    Conduct on-the-ground initiatives around Komarnica, Morača, and Tara River. Facilitate workshops, distribute literature, and organize community meetings.

  3. Online Campaign Launch:
    Collaborate with media partners for information dissemination. Share stories, mobilize support, and launch video education series in Montenegrin and English.

  4. Media Outreach:
    Secure coverage in local Montenegrin news. Generate media buzz to reach a target of at least 300,000 Montenegrin residents.

  5. Energy Analysis:
    Overall Energy Analysis for Montenegro Undertake an overall analysis of the Komarnica Case Study.

  6. Legal & Policy Analysis:
    Publish a research analysis of the legal and policy landscape in Montenegro.

  7. Wild River National Park Advocacy:
    Garner 6,000+ signatures for the Wild River National Park proposition. Present the proposition to the parliament for consideration.

  8. Art Exhibition:
    Organize an art exhibition in Berlin and Montenegro. Showcase the beauty and significance of wild rivers through art.

  9. NGO Network Strengthening:
    Strengthen connections within the Balkan network of NGOs. Foster collaboration and shared efforts for river conservation.

  10. European Waters Confluence:
    Participate in the confluence of European waters. Engage in discussions and collaborations for broader environmental impact.