Summary of the project implemented by UG Fojničani
The project aims to improve the management of natural resources and the safety of local communities through mapping quarries in Bosnia and Herzegovina. By identifying and verifying data on quarry status, concessions, ownership, and their environmental impact, while involving citizens, CSOs, and the media in monitoring, quarry operations’ transparency will be ensured. The development of an interactive digital platform and advocacy for legal changes will contribute to more efficient and responsible management and improved safety for citizens in numerous local communities across Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Project goal(s)
General Objective: Contribute to more responsible management of natural resources and the safety of local communities through mapping quarries in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Specific Objectives:
- Provide support to local communities through the identification and mapping of quarries, including recording data on their status, concessions, ownership, and potential impacts on the environment and safety.
- Encourage more responsible management of natural resources by actively involving citizens and civil society organizations in the oversight of quarry operations.
- Increase transparency in quarry operations and facilitate access to relevant information for the public and competent authorities via a publicly available digital platform featuring an interactive map of quarries.
- Advocate for the application and enhancement of legal frameworks for more responsible quarry management, improved safety and environmental standards, and more effective oversight.
Beneficiaries
- Citizens of local communities near quarries facing issues such as environmental degradation, air and water pollution, and reduced safety.
- Civil society organizations in need of additional tools and support to continue their fight for environmental protection, transparency, and responsible resource management.
- Decision-makers and relevant authorities at municipal, cantonal, and entity levels, who are expected to provide better oversight of quarry operations and more efficient resource management.
- The private sector (quarry owners and concessionaires), who as stakeholders aim to ensure their operations comply with the law and that permit issuance processes become more efficient.
- The general public and the media, who will also benefit from this project by experiencing increased transparency in quarry operations.
Main activities
- Most quarries in Bosnia and Herzegovina have been identified and mapped
- Increased number of citizens and CSOs involved in the oversight of quarry operations
- Establishment of a publicly accessible digital platform with an interactive map of quarries
- Initiatives launched to improve legal regulations for quarry operations
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Quarries Map:
https://rudnici.ekoakcija.org/
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