70 new members in KOSID
In July 2019, 70 new members joined the Kosovo Civil Society Consortium for Sustainable Development (KOSID), including both individuals and organizations that are focused on environmental issues and strongly support KOSID’s mission.
The new members of the nongovernmental consortium all signed an agreement establishing a cooperative relationship between themselves and KOSID, aiding the consortium in its endeavours to prevent the new “Kosova e Re” coal based power plant and promote alternative energy sources that are less harmful to the environment. They will also support KOSID in promoting sustainable development, which should happen parallel to Kosovo’s economic growth.
The consortium’s new recruits, who come from across the entire territory of Kosovo, underwent a series of training sessions in which they were advised on how to use KOSID methodology to combat environmental problems in their communities. KOSID methodology incorporates what is described as the “civil society triangle”, combining scientific research and data, grassroots activism and the media.
KOSID, through its considerable research capacities and the diversity of its constituent organisations has become one of the most influential voices in Kosovo on issues of environmental protection, sustainable development and tackling climate change. In 2018, after eight years of active engagement, the consortium was able to help convince the World Bank to withdraw its financing for building a third coal powered plant.
The consortium was established in 2011. It has since functioned as a network of nongovernmental organisations that has conducted research through think tanks, field research through grassroots organisations, as well as investigative reporting.
In March 2019, KOSID was registered as an NGO, with the purpose of functioning as a hub and network that shares experience gained in fighting for a clean environment and sustainable development.
Below are a list of names of individuals and their respective organisations that have joined KOSID in 2019:
| Individuals that became members in 2019 | Organizations that became members in 2019 |
|---|---|
| Leutrim Braha | ERA Group |
| Diana Spahija | Center for Education and Develo-pmet of Environment – CEDE |
| Ajshe Jashari | EKOVIZIONI |
| Shpresa Spahiu | OJQ Shoqëria Bjeshkatare Alpinis-te Trepça |
| Selvete Rexhepi | Vizion i te rinjëve Kosovar |
| Antigona Sadiku | OJQ EPGJ |
| Gentiana Maliqi | OJQ Ec Ma Ndryshe |
| Erza Kadrijaj | OJQ ISDY |
| Miftar Lokaj | OJQ PRAK |
| Pren Dongjoni | MDNZ – Me dorë në Zemër |
| Velsa Zeka | PRO PLANNING |
| Eda Haxhikardija | OJQ Soliter |
| Drita Demaj | OJQ Nisja Zhvillohu |
| Ideal Zhaveli | OJQ Gruaja Hynore |
| Anda Dobruna | CNVP |
| Mirela Dula | FFC |
| Genc Kadriu | OJQ APRFK |
| Anila Sojeva | Let’s do it Peja |
| Valentina Bakija | Bashkesitë lokale të Gjakoves |
| Adhuresa Salihu | Green Energy Kosovo |
| Blerim Bajraliu | |
| Leart Miftari | |
| Mehmet Sadiku | |
| Egzona Osmani | |
| Jehona Halili | |
| Veton Sejdaj | |
| Altin Shabani | |
| Amadea Musa | |
| Aida Isrefi | |
| Jehona Maliqi | |
| Florentina Hyseni | |
| Blerta Sylejmani | |
| Fatjona Bekteshi | |
| Fatbardha Bekteshi | |
| Besijana Kurti | |
| Arbenita Musliu | |
| Lirie Sadiku | |
| Gentrit Kastrati | |
| Sadete Zeneli | |
| Yllka Kastrati | |
| Lumnie Berisha | |
| Fetije Rexhepi | |
| Rosa Hergan | |
| Adifete Arifi | |
| Bekim Rexhepi | |
| Shkurte Rexhepaj | |
| Bleriana Fetahu | |
| Pajtesa Duraku | |
| Primesa Arapi | |
| Xhylane Dakaj | |
| Emine Kolloni | |
| Nafije Gashi | |
| Diana Metushi-Krasniqi | |
| Leart Emërllahu | |
| Berzat Berzati | |
| Arian Krasniqi | |
| Merita Begolli-Dauti | |
| Mentor Bojku | |
| Donika Matoshi | |
| Albiana Çavolli | |
| Albijana Gashi | |
| Luan Fluqaj | |
| Adem Halabaku | |
| Ramë Hajraj | |
| Gasper Markaj | |
| Yllka Sermaxhaj | |
| Gjergj Erebara | |
| Valdrin Vehapi | |
| Besmire Kluna |
Membership has been and is still open to any organisation that supports the mission of KOSID. This includes a wide spectrum of organisations working at the grassroots level, media organisations as well as research and education institutions (think tanks). Organisations fully or partially owned by other organisations are also eligible for membership.
Requests for membership may be submitted at: coordinator@kosid.eu, or through messaging at our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/kosid.eu/