The final workshop in a four-part national series on environmental noise was held in Belgrade this month, under the auspices of the Serbian Chamber of Commerce. Organized by the Ministry of Environmental Protection and the EU-funded Project “EU for Improving Chapter 27 Planning and Implementation in Serbia,” the event brought together institutional stakeholders, municipal representatives from the region, and environmental professionals for a focused discussion on Serbia’s draft regulations aligned with EU Directive 2002/49/EC.
This concluding event followed earlier workshops in Niš, Kragujevac, and Novi Sad, and marked the final stage of broad stakeholder consultations on three key implementing rulebooks under the 2021 Law on Environmental Noise Protection—covering noise indicators and limits, acoustic zoning, and the development of a national noise information system.
The Belgrade session reaffirmed the importance of cross-sector coordination, particularly between local governments, health institutions, and inspection bodies. Discussions built on issues raised in earlier sessions, including the need for standardized accreditation in noise measurement and clearer roles for communal police. Participants consistently emphasized the importance of involving public health authorities in assessing environmental noise impacts.
Environmental expert Professor Momir Praščević again provided key insights into best practices for effective implementation, stressing the precautionary principle and the role of data-driven planning.
With the completion of this workshop series, the Ministry and project team will now refine the draft regulations based on stakeholder feedback. Technical support will continue through the development of digital tools and practical guidelines, to be delivered by October 2025, reinforcing Serbia’s efforts to meet EU standards and strengthen environmental governance.