The regional manifestation “XI International Volunteer Scientific Research Eco Camp Trsic 2017” will be organized by the Citizens Association for development of rural tourism “Vuk Karadzic- Tršić” and will be held in the period from 24-26 March in Loznica, Serbia.

The three-day camp will contribute to active participation of stakeholders from different countries from the cross-border region of “Drina-Sava” and exchange of experience and knowledge in environmental rapid assessment in rural areas, as well as initiative for further actions and cross-border cooperation. Significant contribution for future young professionals and volunteers in acquiring practical knowledge and dissemination to the incoming generations will be achieved.

The components of environmental education, acquiring practical knowledge in the field of resource management, volunteerism and rural tourism within the “XI International Volunteer Scientific research Eco Camp Trsic 2017” will be connected into the symbiosis that is now often used as an example of good practice for sustainable development in local communities.

This activity is part of the European Union funded project: “Fostering regional cooperation and balanced territorial development of Western Balkan countries in the process towards EU integration” implemented by the Regional Rural Development Standing Working Group (SWG) in South-Eastern Europe.