U okviru projekta SE4HuBlE kojeg provodi Centar za investicije i razvoj poduzetništva (CIRP) i STEMwise d.o.o., financiranog kroz inicijativu REINFORCING (Horizon Europe), danas je u Parku prirode Hutovo blato održan okrugli stol na temu “Vizija Hutovog blata 2030”.
Na događaju su se okupili predstavnici akademske zajednice, državnih institucija, industrije i civilnog sektora, potvrđujući važnost zajedničkog djelovanja u očuvanju jedinstvenog ekosustava Hutovog blata.
“Okrugli stol jasno je pokazao da postoji široka podrška i spremnost svih sektora da se uključe u proces očuvanja i razvoja Hutovog blata čime se šalje snažna poruka da lokalne institucije, zajedno s međunarodnim partnerima, mogu graditi održivu budućnost temeljenu na europskim standardima i odgovornom upravljanju prirodnim resursima”, izjavila je direktorica CIRP-a Dijana Bošnjak.
Na okruglom stolu su predstavljene mjere za dugoročnu održivost i međunarodnu relevantnost Hutovog blata, usklađene s europskim direktivama i strateškim dokumentima poput EU Mission: Restore our Ocean and Waters te Konvencijom o biološkoj raznolikosti EU 2030.
„Upravljanje zaštićenim područjima mora se temeljiti na jasno definiranim strateškim i akcijskim planovima koji osiguravaju sustavan i dugoročan pristup očuvanju prirodnih vrijednosti. Izrada ribolovne osnove, akcijskog plana za uklanjanje invazivnih vrsta, kao i drugih planiranih mjera, predstavlja konkretne i nužne korake za očuvanje ekološke ravnoteže Hutovog blata. Takav planski i koordiniran pristup ujedno stvara preduvjete za uspješnije povlačenje sredstava iz fondova Europske unije, usmjerenih na dugoročni razvoj i održivo upravljanje zaštićenim područjima. Njihova učinkovita provedba zahtijeva kontinuiranu suradnju svih relevantnih dionika, čime potvrđujemo spremnost na dosljednu primjenu europskih standarda u zaštiti okoliša i odgovornom upravljanju prirodnim resursima", izjavila je dr. sc. Irena Rozić, direktorica JP Park prirode Hutovo blato d.o.o.
Kako bi se osigurala inkluzivnost i dugoročna održivost procesa, formirana je i savjetodavna grupa HUB, sastavljena od lokalnih dionika. Grupa će djelovati kao platforma za razmjenu znanja i iskustava te će zajednički raditi na dobrobiti i očuvanju ovog jedinstvenog zaštićenog područja.
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Roundtable Held on the Topic “Vision of Hutovo Blato 2030”
As part of the SE4HuBlE project, implemented by the Center for Investment and Entrepreneurship Development (CIRP) and STEMwise d.o.o., and financed through the REINFORCING initiative (Horizon Europe), a roundtable on the topic “Vision of Hutovo Blato 2030” was held today in the Hutovo Blato Nature Park.
The event brought together representatives from academia, government institutions, industry, and the civil sector, confirming the importance of joint action in preserving the unique ecosystem of Hutovo Blato.
“The roundtable clearly demonstrated broad support and readiness across all sectors to engage in the process of preserving and developing Hutovo Blato. This sends a strong message that local institutions, together with international partners, can build a sustainable future based on European standards and responsible management of natural resources,” stated Dijana Bošnjak, director of CIRP.
At the roundtable, measures were presented for the long-term sustainability and international relevance of Hutovo Blato, aligned with European directives and strategic documents such as the EU Mission: Restore Our Ocean and Waters and the EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030.
“Management of protected areas must be based on clearly defined strategic and action plans that ensure a systematic and long-term approach to preserving natural values. The development of a fishing framework, an action plan for the removal of invasive species, as well as other planned measures, represent concrete and necessary steps for maintaining the ecological balance of Hutovo Blato. Such a planned and coordinated approach also creates the conditions for more successful access to European Union funds aimed at long-term development and sustainable management of protected areas. Their effective implementation requires continuous cooperation of all relevant stakeholders, thereby confirming our readiness for consistent application of European standards in environmental protection and responsible management of natural resources,” stated Irena Rozić, PhD, director of Public company Hutovo Blato Nature Park Ltd.
To ensure inclusiveness and long-term sustainability of the process, an advisory group “Stakeholder Hutovo blato HUB” has been formed, composed of key stakeholders. The group will act as a platform for knowledge and experience exchange and will work jointly for the benefit and preservation of this unique protected area.
This project has received funding from the European Research Executive Agency (REA), under grant agreement number 101094435
