Project objective
The objective of this project was to empower local NGOs to promote sustainable development in Belarus through cross-border networking activities, a national awareness raising campaign in Belarus, and development of a strategy for the promotion of eco-labelling and certification of environmentally friendly production.
Project approach
The project included NGO cross-border networking activities, a national awareness raising campaign in Belarus, and development of a strategy for the promotion of eco-labelling and certification of environmentally friendly production.
Preferred by Nature assisted in preparing the draft strategy, which included proposed steps to encourage active consumer choice of eco-friendly products, and how to convince industries to develop such products in Belarus.
Results and impact
The outcomes of the project were:
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Organisation of NGO capacity building workshops and trainings for Belarusian NGO’s.
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Preparation of an analysis and recommendations for initiating eco-labelling and certification of environmentally friendly production in Belarus.
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Organisation of a public awareness campaign in Belarus related to environmental work and public participation.