CATEGORY: Environmental protection

Public Participation in Environmental Decision-Making in Serbia: Progress and Challenges
Serbia, as a candidate country for European Union (EU) membership, has undertaken significant efforts to harmonise its environmental legislation with EU standards. This alignment is

Energy Poverty in the Western Balkans
In recent years, energy poverty has emerged as a critical issue across Europe. However, its impact is particularly severe in the Western Balkan region, where

Sustainable Tourism in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Aligning with the SDGs for Environmental Protection and Economic Growth
Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) is often described as a land of natural beauty and cultural diversity. While this is true, the country’s development path has

Sustainable Development in Civil Society Organizations of Bosnia and Herzegovina: The Role of Women’s Association “Mozaik“ from Veliko Čajno
Introduction Sustainable development is a critical objective for Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), aiming to balance economic growth, social inclusion, and environmental protection. Civil society organizations

Sustainable Development – A Path to a Better Future
In a world facing environmental degradation, economic inequalities, and social challenges, sustainable development has become an imperative. This concept refers to development that meets the

Air pollution in Kosovo
The current air quality situation in Kosovo[1] is a major concern for the health of citizens and the environment. Air pollution has reached high levels,

Green Transition and Energy Security in the Western Balkan
The Western Balkans, which include Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo[1], Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia, face significant environmental and energy challenges. As the region moves

Decentralizing the Green Transition: How can “green cities” help the fight against climate change
The climate crisis has proven to be justifiably considered the main security threat of our time, with the European continent warming faster than others and

Closing the Loop: Circular Economy Pathways in the Western Balkans
With the realisation of humans’ influence on global warming, new frameworks have been put in place to achieve sustainable progress. Among them, circular economy aims

How has Bulgaria’s Environmental Policy been shaped by EU membership?
As a part of the European Union, Bulgaria and all other Member States are legally required to fully enforce EU environmental policy and relevant directives.

Research on Waste Management in Kosovo
WASTE MANAGEMENT IN KOSOVO[1] Waste is one of the main environmental pollutants in the world we live in. It is generated by the daily activities

Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Kosovo
Deforestation and forest degradation are destroying some of the earth’s most precious ecosystems and the natural resources that people depend on, in addition to fragmenting wildlife

Research on Environmental Challenges and Floods in Kosovo
Environmental Challenges in Kosovo[1] Kosovo faces various environmental challenges that impact both the quality of life of its citizens and its ecosystems. Among these challenges,

Air Pollution in Serbia: A Silent Killer
Air pollution is often not visible, while in less developed countries people do not pay attention to devastating consequences of the pollution. Serbia is grappling

Divided by Ideology, United by Crisis: The Evolving Role of European Youth in the Climate Movement
In recent years, European youth has become more aware of the gravity of the environmental crisis that our planet is experiencing, becoming a central player

Fashion Revolution as a model for an eco-friendly fashion industry
The Fashion Revolution movement has grown out of the environmental and social criticisms of Fast Fashion. The Fashion Revolution is committed to protecting the environment,

Cinema as a tool for raising awareness about environmental issues in European societies
What if cinema were to become a powerful lever for ecology and environmental protection?

Addressing Bogeyman: Nuclear Energy is not the Nuclear Option
Years of propaganda campaigns and sore memories have clouded public opinion on nuclear energy. Narratives of its dangers still propagate but the fact of the