Belgrade, 2 February 2026 – Today marks World Wetlands Day, reminding us of the importance of these valuable ecosystems. Wetlands play a vital role in preserving biodiversity, providing habitats for many rare and endangered plant and animal species. They also act as natural filters, purifying water and mitigating the impacts of floods by absorbing excess rainfall. Additionally, wetlands help combat climate change by storing significant amounts of carbon and support the sustainable development of local communities by providing natural resources, reducing flood risks, and fostering ecotourism.

Thanks to Sweden’s financial support totalling USD 600,000, provided within the EU for the Green Agenda in Serbia initiative, nature-based solutions for the protection, revitalisation, and conservation of wetlands have been implemented at eight locations across Serbia. These nature-based solutions, carried out by public enterprises and civil society organisations in cooperation with local communities, help restore natural balance, preserve biodiversity, improve water quality, and reduce the negative impacts of climate change, such as droughts, floods, and the spread of invasive species.

See how nature in Serbia is returning to balance, from Tara and the Gradac River to Obedska Pond and the Podunavlje region: