Sara Pavkov

Force in Play

As of September 2026: Overseeing the Deliblato Sands cleanup and restoration

Satellite imagery no longer detects hotspots in Serbia's Deliblato Sands, a protected reserve about 80 kilometers from Belgrade. The fire, first detected July 21, burned 3,960 hectares and flared repeatedly in a heat wave. Environment Minister Sara Pavkov says recovery will take five to ten years.

Updated Sep 3