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CESDCESD Center for Environmentally Sustainable Development

- Civil Society and

Evnironment in B&H

What is CESD?

The CESD is a non-governmental organization, which contributes to environmentally sustainable development in Bosnia and Herzegovina, through raising awareness activities, human resources development and education.

CESD is a member of and

What is focus of CESD?

One aspect of CESD's work is developing the programs for involvement of local communities in different environmental problems and their regional cooperation. Particular emphasis has been given to building bridges between industry, government, local and scientific community.

Besides that, CESD encourages companies to adopt business practice and technologies, which would help them to achieve effective reduction of waste flows and emissions generated in production processes.

What are CESD activities?

Organization of trainings, education and awareness raising programs on environmental protection, sustainable development and sustainable tourism;

Linking the interests and actions of all entities interested in the development and promotion of environmental culture, tourism and natural heritage;

Participation in decision making process and monitoring of implementation of environmental policies (National Environmental Action Plan, Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper, National Action Plan for Reduction of Pollution from Land based Sources, etc.);

Organization of environmental campaigns (Say No to Plastic Bags, Environmental “Campaign for Day Without Cars” 22. September, Environmental Campaign aimed at raising awareness regarding overuse of drinking water).


Cooperation with appropriate competent authorities and organizations in the fields of education, economy, tourism, and social activities on the tasks and issues of interest for the sustainable environmental development;

Publishing of leaflets and brochures about environmental protection, sustainable development and sustainable tourism;

Promotion of cleaner production towards decision makers and industry;


CESD projectsIn past period CESD has directed its efforts on 4 main

group of activities:

implementation of projects related to integrated pollution prevention and control (IPPC),

implementation of projects related to raising of public environmental awareness,

organization of training and education programs for administrative bodies, industry, NGOs, media, education institutions and other key stakeholders in environmental protection, and

development of environmental studies and reports.

CESD projects’ selection:

Environmental Public Awareness Project, EC CARDS project (2005-2007)

Sustainable Management of Vrelo Bosne Protected Area, EU Grant Scheme for Support to Civil Society Active in the Field of Environment (2005-2006)

Urgent Strengthening of Environmental Institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina - Section 3 - Environmental Impact Assessment, World Bank - METAP, May 2002 - December 2002

Pollution reduction at source – priority action in National Environmental Action Plan (NEAP) for BiH, REC BiH Small Grant, 2001/2002

CESD projects’ selection - studies:

Study on State of textile industry in BiH as a contribution to the RAC/CP project Pollution Prevention Opportunities in the Textile Industry in MAP Countries, 2001

Case study on introduction of CP in small slaughterhouse industry in Semizovac (BiH), World Bank, Robert McNamara Fellowship Program, 2001

National report for Danube Regional Project named Strengthening Implementation of Nutrient Reduction Measures and Transboundary Co-Operation in the Danube River Basin, 2000


Strategic Environmental Analysis for Bosnia and Herzegovina for Swedish International development Agency (SIDA), with REC CO BiH, 2000

Input to UNDP Study on Capacity Development Needs, identifying the priorities for Sustainable Development of Industrial Sector and critical capacity constraints limiting ability to address priorities, 2000

Study on State of Cleaner Production in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as a contribution to the project State of CP in Mediterranean Countries, 2000


Study on Free Trade and Environment in Euro-Mediterranean Context - Bosnia and Herzegovina, Textile Industry Sectoral Study in cooperation with the Blue Plan for Mediterranean Regional Activity Canter, France, 2000

Preparation of report on state of industrial development in Bosnia and Herzegovina for PAP/RAC- ICS UNIDO Workshop on the Analyses of the Industrial Component in the Coastal Areas of the Adriatic Sea, March 2000

Involvement in preparation of National Environmental Action Plans

CESD projects’ selection – Trainings and workshops:

Round tables “Water and soil protection measures from agricultural activities”, Austrian Cooperation Office and REC B&H, 2004 - 2005

Course "Possibilities of prevention of appearance and reduction of waste from slaughtering industry”, in cooperation with RAC/CP Barcelona, Sarajevo, 2004

Series of 5 workshops on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for 125 representatives of municipal bodies responsible for licensing and environmental NGOs from whole BiH, USAID/WL project, 2004.

Training on “How to Prepare an Environmental & Social Review for SEED SMEs clients”, December, 2003

Series of workshops on Environmental Impact Assessment for entity and state level, December, 2003

Training Module “National Training for Environmental Inspectors” - WHO Project, November, 2003

CESD projects’ selection – Trainings and workshops:

National training on reduction of nutrients and hazardous matters in Danube river basin, April, 2003.

Training on methodology for analysis and diagnosis of industrial processes with the aim to introduce cleaner production (Minimization Opportunity Environmental Diagnosis- MOED methodology), March, 2003

Training - Theoretical Module 2. Role of Government in Industrial Environmental Management, February, 2003

Training - Theoretical Module 1 entitled Introduction to Cleaner Production, in the framework of LIFE project, November 2002

Workshop on Role of Government in Industrial Sustainable Development, Sarajevo, June, 2002

Workshop Pollution reduction at source – priority action in National Environmental Action Plan (NEAP) for BiH, Sarajevo, February 2002

CESD projects’ selection - Public awareness raising :

Waste reduction campaign: "If not you, who?", EU Grant Scheme for Support to Civil Society Active in the Field of Environment, 2006-2007

Increasing public awareness of farmers on application of fertilizers, 2004-2005

Building a Partnership in Local Community against Nutrient Pollution, UNDP/GEF Danube regional Project, 2004-2005

Local Environmental Action Plan for Municipality Stari Grad, Sarajevo, Austrian Cooperation & REC BiH, 2004-2005

Campaign "Say NO to plastic bags", Canton Sarajevo, Ministry of Physical Planning and Environment, 2003- 2004

Involvement of Local Communities in Mine Water Pollution Control, regional project 2002-2003

Other items of interest

National focal point for Cleaner Production (for MAP/RAC/CP)

National focal point for Danube Environmental Forum – DEF

www.coor.ba

STATUS, VISIONS AND STATUS, VISIONS AND NEEDS OF CSOs, MEDIA NEEDS OF CSOs, MEDIA AND EDUCATION in B&HAND EDUCATION in B&H

STATUS, VISIONS AND NEEDS OF STATUS, VISIONS AND NEEDS OF CSOsCSOs

Problem Status Suggested activities

Lack of motivation and competence of CSO's in taking the leading role in finding bold and creative environmental solutions

Lack of communication between CSO's .

Networks of the CSO's contribution to development of motivation and competences very small

Lack of constant pressure

Some campaigns are explicitly against the initiated activities without providing any alternative solution

Need for more active and effective participation in public life and decision making

To strengthen capacities of the networks coordinators and members for taking the leading role

To provide assistance to development of the networks objectives and plans (interactive trainings of the members with practical exercises, debates, workshops, etc.

Policy analysis and dialog organization programs in the field of environment would be welcomed


Problem Status Suggested activities Lack of programs

and plans, clear mission of CSO’s involved in environmental issues.

Several trainings on strategic planning were organized in the past period. According to the research conducted by ICVA, 14% of 77 interviewed CSOs have participated in such training programs. Small number of those CSO’s is active in the field of environment.

Debates with the subject of the role of the environmental CSO's in society, mission and visions of the CSO's. Training programs related to the planning issues should be continued.


Problem Status Suggested activities Lack of CSO's

capacities actively supervise policy, laws and practice application and speak on behalf of the civil society-to advocate and to lobby

In the past training programs on advocacy have been organized. According to the research conducted by ICVA, among 77 interviewed CSO’s only 35% have participated on the advocacy training programs.

Small number of questioned CSO’s is active in the field of environment.

Necessary to continue to support the capacity building programs that should be directed to strengthening of the CSO's capacities to monitor implementation of policies, laws and practices, to lobby in the field of environment (trainers trainings, interactive trainings with practical exercises, debates, workshops).


Problem Status Suggested activities Insufficient work

with local community aiming at strengthening their sensibility when it comes to environmental problems.

The framework of CSO activities includes a small number of volunteers.

Number of CSO’s projects which involve local community is increasing and so is the number of activities on public awareness.

One of the specific goals of the EC Grant Scheme “Support to civil society interest on environmental activities” is to encourage volunteerism.

Concrete actions on local level needs further support.

CSO’s have suggested the program on strengthening environmental public awareness,

Recommended is partnership and/or cooperation between media and CSO’s.



Lack of CSO’s capacities to participate in the decision making process and to ensure qualified and adequate response.

Training on participation of CSO’s in the EIA proc. and environmental licensing, free access to information conducted

Response of the CSO’s on decision making processes is growing

Need for development of Management Plans for Protected areas appear

Management Plan on Vrelo Bosne protected area will be developed in accordance to IUCN guidelines and Law on NP

Continue education on public participation and decision making processes

CSO’s suggest an establishment of working groups

Support to development of LEAP documents - possibility to increase environ. awareness and public participation

Support to the preparation of protected areas management plans



Lack of means and financial support to the CSO's activities. Their activities mostly depend on donor’s interest.

UMCOR has implemented project aiming to promote philanthropy and domestic fundraising in BiH, thus ensuring the continuing viability of local civil society organizations. In this program the environmental CSO’s were not involved.

Sources of financing on local level of administration are growing (still limited)

CSO’s should build their capacities to lobby for financial means, in order to ensure the necessary support for their mission and gain independency from the donors support and type of activities that fit in theirs strategies.

Extended financial support to the CSO’s activities should be ensured by the municipality and cantonal, entity and state level budgets

STATUS, VISIONS AND NEEDS OF MEDIASTATUS, VISIONS AND NEEDS OF MEDIA

Problem Status Suggested activities Lack of information

available for journalists on the state of environment in BiH

Created media platform (info on regular basis)

Regional web portal www.netnovinar.org (contains different information on legislation, publications, databases ...)

Web site of Fed. Ministry for Physical Planning and Environment contain few information useful; Ministry in Republika Srpska does not have a web site No systematic monitoring and reporting on SoE in BiH

Some progress in reporting on water and air quality

Support to development of environmental web portal (expand its content to WB region)

Portal should inform on activities on protection of Mediterranean and Danube river basin

Support to the ministry in RS for web site

Person for public relation should be hired

Establish information centers on local level (could also conduct public awareness activities, trainings, legal advice etc)

STATUS, VISIONS AND NEEDS OF STATUS, VISIONS AND NEEDS OF MEDIAMEDIA


Environment as a political issue is not often included into program of political parties, what represents one of the main reasons of weak interest of media which cover political issues

USAID’s media assistance programs provide useful information to citizens as a basis for making informed judgments and to identify areas where public pressure can be usefully applied

Special activities in the framework of USAID’s programs related to environment as political issues have not been organized

To support media in collecting and sharing useful information on environment to population as a basis for making informed judgments

STATUS, VISIONS AND NEEDS OF STATUS, VISIONS AND NEEDS OF MEDIAMEDIAProblem Status Suggested

activities Weak journalists

knowledge on environmental issues

Training program “Media, environment and poverty” in cooperation with Mediacentar

Within the framework of curriculum of one-year school of journalism and later specialized modules MediaPlan covered the environmental aspects as well

Two series of seminars for students of Faculty for journalism in the Universities of Sarajevo, Mostar, Tuzla and Banja Luka

In the framework of the reforms of curriculum for university studies for journalists, a creation of new course through which students could gain knowledge on environmental journalism

Training program for the journalists already working in the media.

Post-graduate studies for environmental journalism.

STATUS, VISIONS AND NEEDS OF STATUS, VISIONS AND NEEDS OF MEDIAMEDIA


Media has a significant role in strengthening public awareness, but the implementation of the CARDS EPA project program is facing difficulties

Major progress in production of special TV and radio program which contributes to strengthening public awareness

Financial aspect brings to obstacles and broadcast shows are mostly taken down of the program

EC will financially support realization of 24 broadcast shows on SoE in BiH.

Support to publishing articles on environmental subjects and environ. school projects 5+ magaz.

Establish exchange of best radio and TV programs.

Sponsor production of such programs.

Finance magazines for education of young population and encourage them to realize interdisciplinary projects with schools and quiz shows with appropriate awards

STATUS, VISIONS AND NEEDS OF STATUS, VISIONS AND NEEDS OF MEDIAMEDIAProblem Status Suggested

activities Media is not dealing

with trans-boundary character of environmental issues (i.e. air pollution, waste transport, illegal forest cutting)

Trans-boundary issues are integrated into program which will be organized within the framework of the EPA project for the students of journalism.

SEENAB works with journalists in the region and encourages trans-boundary cooperation, but no specific action has been made related to environment

To support trans-entity/regional cooperative media projects on environmental issues with aim to strengthen cooperation between environmental journalists in both entities or in different regions

STATUS, VISIONS AND NEEDS OF STATUS, VISIONS AND NEEDS OF EDUCATIONEDUCATION


Environmental issues are not included into existing curricula

Educational system is based on curricula for each subject (math, biology, etc) and Curricula are in the process of reform

It is not expected for environmental problematic to be integrated into curricula in this phase of reform

Issues of environment protection should be integrated into every subject

That could develop environmental awareness

It is not recommended to develop environmental awareness within one specific and independent subject.

Ministries should be provided by support for implementation of the reform, including Education on environment and sustainable development



Teachers have knowledge only on theirs disciplines, they do not have basic knowledge on environmental subjects

Pre-school teachers do not gain specific education in the field of environment protection

Implemented serial of seminars related to the subjects of «Environment and mathematics», «Environment and history», «Environment and religion» in which, besides integration of environmental issues in these subjects, were given examples of multidisciplinary projects which can be implemented in the schools

During permanent education of the actual teachers needed efforts on improving their abilities to involve environmental issues into their subjects and also in the pre-school education, which would become a part of their activities



Existing school networks are not utilized to strengthen environmental awareness

Most of the activities realized by schools and which are connected to environmental awareness are sporadic and not coordinated

Existing school networks should be used to promote education for sustainable development and to exchange experience on integration of environmental issues in all curriculum processes of all subjects



Lack of appropriate environmental education materials

Lack of relevant and updated notes

Solving this problem by creating the teachers manual and education material for schools

Didactical manual “How to Rise Environmental Awareness “that could be also used for education of future teachers prepared

MoEs do not have created programs for development of public awareness and education of children

Publications for children and “Voda i mi” magazine

Official note on acceptation of the manual by ministries (publish for use in the schools)

Support to the manual for teachers and pupils

Environmental issues and methodology on integration of environmental issues into the subjects should be published

Support to the Ministries of environment for developing the program on raising awareness within public and education of the youth



Limited implementation of the Eco-school concept

Only one eco-school has been established, the second one will be established in the framework of CARDS EPA project

Neither of these 2 schools is a member of international eco-school program

Ministries should implement the Eco-school program which is based on international eco-school program for education on environment for sustainable development (http://www.eco-schools.org)

Approach of a country to this program should be official



Need to develop environmental awareness through school competitions

Many schools in FBiH are participating in competitions, less from RS

Ministries should implement school competitions once a year, where would the schools that present most efficient activities of developing environmental public awareness be awarded

Expert assistance in developing the competition program is recommended



UN Strategy for education for sustainable development is not appropriately implemented

Part of the strategy will be implemented due to the new curriculum

However, that will not be finished before 2010 and in that way environment will not have key position in curriculum

To give support to the activities that help BiH in integration of the UN Strategy for education in sustainable development objectives into National Reform Education Strategy



Donor’s assistance is not fully coordinated

There is a donor’s assistance related to the development of new educational program which is being coordinated by OSCE and a support to the vocational schools as well

More coordination of donor's assistance which is in a state on growth in educational sector is necessary

This coordination should be provided by Ministry of Civil Affairs and OSCE



Lack of environmental awareness programs in vocational schools

Environmental issues are not integrated into the curriculum of vocational schools

Research conducted by CARDS EPA project show that there are some positive examples in some vocational schools in Tuzla Canton

More targeted efforts are needed in order to integrate environmental issues into education and development of curriculum in vocational schools

Coordination with EUVET program and WB program for development of curriculum in vocational schools is recommended



Lack of multidisciplinary projects in schools through which pupils could correlate knowledge in different disciplines for purpose of studying environmental problems

Small number of schools has developed successful multidisciplinary projects through which issues on sustainable development could be studied

To support development and implementation of multidisciplinary projects

STATUS, VISIONS AND NEEDS OF STATUS, VISIONS AND NEEDS OF EDUCATIONEDUCATIONProblem Status Suggested

activities University is not

offering possibility of education on environment

No university program in the field of Environmental engineering and science

Some facultiesintroducing new courses related to environmental engineering

Regional Center for education and information for SD (REIC) established

Initiatives on university program (BSc) or on post-graduate study (MSc or PhD) in the field of EE

No common approach in integration of environmental issues into the curricula

Support to establishment of such curricula is needed.

Development of new courses within engineering faculties needs support

REIC should focus its activities on university education and curricula development - thus, the REIC should need further support

FINAL REMARKS CSO proposed activities :

Educational programs (Establishment of eco schools, education centers, organization of outdoor schools, trainings of trainers, training of volunteers, etc.)

Awareness and responsibility of the public (i.e. Promotion of water saving, Lobbying for construction of WWTPs, Introduction of reuse of waste, Promotion of organic waste composting, Promotion of efficient energy use, Introduction of alternative energy sources, Protection of natural resources, Development of healthy food production, Creation of basic conditions for eco tourism, Establishment of Eco police for children, Formation of protected areas etc. )

Specific actions

FINAL REMARKS Media proposed activities :

Creation of serials of radio or TV raising awareness program of local or regional character

Creation of radio broadcast shows aiming to support advocacy actions

Creation of radio dramas aimed to raise awareness of public Creation of radio or TV quiz show on environmental issues Publishing specialized environmental magazines aimed to educate

pupils Capacity building for journalists: How to report on environmental

issues and How to animate the public to protect environment Support to media monitoring and analyses with the aim to asses the

level of coverage of environmental issues by media.

FINAL REMARKS

Education proposed activities : Support to training of teachers to work on the

improvement of their teaching skills in field of environment

Support to the existing school network to facilitate the integration of the environmental issues within the teaching process of all subjects

Support to provide educational material that can be used by teachers to integrate environmental issues in their subjects on different class grades with ideas, practical examples, experiences etc.

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