National Seminar of GreenPaths – European Knowledge Hub on Just Transition Pathways Project

GreenPaths – European Knowledge Hub on Just Transition Pathways National Seminar organised by Policy Lab on the 29th of May 20025 in Ljubljana was focusing on land management in both rural and urban environments. While researching The Impact of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) on Land Use in Slovenia Policy Lab is particularly focusing on land concentration and inequality, and how CAP reform can foster more equitable land use practices on national and local level.

The purpose of the national seminar was to present different views, analyses, reflections and case studies related to environmental and spatial justice, focusing on land management in both rural and urban environments, in order to shape public discourse around just transitions and environmental justice on national and local level in Slovenia.

The Very Essence of Spatial Justice

The discussion encompassed various theoretical approaches, experiences and concrete examples concerning the fundamental question about spatial justice:

How can civil society co-create fair, sustainable and community-oriented spatial policies?

Meet Our National Seminar Speakers and Their Presentations

ZARJA MURŠIČ, journalist, researcher

Zarja focused on understanding the role of science communication in achieving sustainable land management. She asked: How can science communication and citizen science support more inclusive and sustainable land management?

ALMA R. SELIMOVIĆ, Bunker – Cultural events NGO

Alma explored the potential of cooperative and cultural infrastructures, as well as artistic interventions, as tools to protect common spaces. She presented two examples: cooperative and cultural centers in Slovenia, and several artistic interventions that “defend” public space or reclaim it as a form of resistance to privatisation.

DORIS LETINA, Slovenian rural youth association

Doris addressed the issue of access to agricultural land, examining its use and exploitation. She posed the question: What systemic barriers and opportunities influence access to agricultural land and its equitable use?

MARTIN VALINGER SLUGA, Faculty of architecture/ Residencial neighborhood- ŠS6 / Stolpniška

Martin illustrated various forms of urban activism and alternative spatial practices, using Ljubljana as an example — a city undergoing rapid urban transformations which increasingly threatens common urban goods. He focused on how to develop participatory approaches in urban planning that support community spaces and reflect local needs.

DORA KAVČIČ, Zadrugator – housing cooperative

Dora examined the role of land in alternative housing policy models, particularly rental cooperatives. Her key question was: What is the role of land in shaping housing policies and the development of rental housing cooperatives?

NEJC LAZNIK, Faculty of social sciences, student

Nejc presented a case study of the Participatory Autonomous Zone of Ljubljana (PLAC), focusing on the role of squats and non-institutionalised spaces in resisting the spread of gentrification. He investigated: What such spaces can teach us about the right to the city and the fight against gentrification?

Time for action

We thank our national seminar speakers for their valuable contributions. This seminar, one of 10 national seminars organized by GreenPaths project partners in different EU countries has contributed to shaping public discourse around just transitions and environmental justice on national and local level in Slovenia.

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“The GreenPaths project is funded by the EU’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement 101112305. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the Research Executive Agency. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.”