The RDA BKP participated from November 20 to 22 in the final MED GIAHS conference in Trevi, Italy. They were joined by representatives of the Association of Rural Households of Montenegro, who showcased the national rural tourism sector to international project partners.
International Cooperation and Agricultural Heritage
This multi-faceted event served as a platform to present results and define the future of Mediterranean agricultural heritage. A landmark moment was the official launch of the MED GIAHS Network, designed to strengthen Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems across the region.
The network provides a space for joint planning, introducing key tools such as the strategy for sustainable rural tourism, a joint catalog, and comprehensive guides for creating action plans for all GIAHS areas.
RDA BKP representatives emphasized the project’s vital role for the katuns of Montenegro. By supporting the GIAHS application process, the initiative helps bridge the gap between traditional agriculture, local identity, and rural tourism through international knowledge exchange and the preservation of Mediterranean landscape identity.
Field visits to historical olive groves in Trevi and Assisi allowed participants to experience the firsthand values of living agricultural heritage that the MED GIAHS network is dedicated to protecting.
Future Steps and Community Resilience
RDA BKP continues to strengthen Montenegro’s presence in this prestigious Mediterranean network. The goal remains for Montenegrin katuns to officially join the GIAHS list, which will significantly boost the sustainable development, visibility, and resilience of rural communities across the country.
