CeProSARD

The Association “Center for promotion of sustainable agricultural practices and rural development - CeProSARD” is established upon initiative of a group of citizens – experts in the field of agriculture, rural development, economy, environment and energy efficiency based on their personal knowledge and experience as well as realization of the necessary need for intensive work in the field to introduce sustainable practices for local development. CeProSARD is established with an initial meeting of its founders in June 2007 aiming to achieve the following goals: increased sustainability in the development of agriculture and environment; support to the development of institutional capacities on local and national level; increased awareness for performance of sustainable practices in agriculture and rural development; proper management of the human and natural resources; increased awareness for the deficiency, the needs and methods for energy saving, as well as for energy management as a resource from the agricultural practices; decreased greenhouse emissions and air pollution, decreased contamination of the soil and the waters in the Republic of Macedonia; support to utilization of the government measures and implementation of the measures of the EU for adjustment and protection of the environment; protection of the cultural heritage as a significant element of the sustainable development in the contemporary global tendencies for protection of the environment and climate change. Our vision - Rural areas developed in sustainable manner with profound consideration of environment, efficient use of renewable energies, energy efficiency, preserved cultural heritage that will contribute for creation of favorable social environment for future generations. Our mission - Our mission is to introduce and promote sustainable rural development. Through research and application of best practices we aim for provision of improved living conditions both in rural and urban areas.