Event News Social Democratic Politics and Values ConFESsions Podcast Episode 7: Uroš Marcel (Eko Krog) 29.10.2021 Episode 7 takes us to Slovenia, for a conversation with Eko Krog's Uroš Marcel, environmental activist, organic farmer, and 2017 Goldman Environmental Awardee. The starting point for his and his organization's struggle was a fight for a basic human right, a fight for clean air. For Uroš, the story of activism is his life story. Local farmers joined the movement against the industry reps, with the aim of reducing the emissions and pollution in their area. The breaking point was a decision by the thermal power plant in Trbovlje to start incinerating municipal waste, directly endangering people living in the area. Their motivation was that of a basic fight or flight instinct, either to move away or to start resisting. Full episode is available at ConFESions Podcast YouTube channel. "The Slovenian inspection and the authorities that should stop their work did not do that. On the contrary, they agreed with their leadership and their lawyers on how to create conditions for them to work without permission." This community took on representatives from a multinational corporation - and won. What role did the EU play? How did their activities progress? What remains now? Find out in Episode 7 of #ConFESsionsPodcast Reporter: Hana Sokolović For more information, check out our social media and website and stay tuned; the season finale goes live end of November! #ConFESsionsPodcast Disclaimer: The opinions stated by the podcast participants do not necessarily reflect the attitudes and opinions of Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung. All rights reserved. Tuesday, 04.05.2021 Event News Social Democratic Politics and Values Socio-ecological transformation in SEE EPP TU Related Work CoFESsions Episode 1: Omer Hujdur (Jer nas se tiče) / Uborak Landfill On April 30th, we launched ConFESions: a series of video podcasts that will host regional environmental activists from Southeast Europe and give them the opportunity to speak about the evnironmental cause they are fighting for. For the first episode,... Friday, 28.05.2021 Event News Social Democratic Politics and Values Social and Economic Justice Socio-ecological transformation in SEE EPP TU Related Work ConFESsions Podcast Episode 2: Aleksandar Jovanović Ćuta (Odbranimo reke Stare planine) Our video podcast continues with episode 2, where Hana Sokolović as our reporter spoke with Aleksandar Jovanović Ćuta, on behalf of a citizens’ movement, “Odbranimo reke Stare planine” (Defending the rivers of Old Mountains). Friday, 25.06.2021 Event News Social Democratic Politics and Values Socio-ecological transformation in SEE EPP TU Related Work ConFESsions Podcast Episode 3: Rea Nepravishta (World Wildlife Fund Adria) Episode 3 features Rea Nepravishta, an environmental activist and feminist from Albania. Rea has been engaged with her fellow activists in several battles to preserve nature in Albania.
