Summary of the project implemented by SKIN
The project aims to uncover the risks and background of the newly announced chrome exploration in the protected forest areas of Vareš. It includes five investigative multimedia articles, a short video report, and a public forum with activists. The project will inform the public, amplify local voices, and pressure institutions to act transparently and in accordance with legal and environmental standards.
Project goals
To raise public awareness and civic engagement regarding the planned chrome exploration in Vareš through timely investigative journalism. The project aims to document environmental and social risks, give voice to local communities, and pressure institutions to ensure transparency, legal compliance, and environmental protection.
Beneficiaries
Residents of Vareš, especially those near the planned exploration sites, will benefit by gaining timely and accurate information on environmental risks. Local activists will receive media support for their advocacy. The wider public in Bosnia and Herzegovina will be better informed about public interest issues, while institutions will be pushed to act transparently and responsibly.
Main activities
- Field visit to Duboštica and Tribija exploration sites
- Drone and ground-level filming of the affected areas
- Interviews with local residents, activists, and experts
- Collection and analysis of public documents (permits, spatial plans, investor reports)
- Monitoring of company “Seven Plus” and its prior mining connections
- Production of five multimedia investigative articles
- Creation of a 3–5 minute video report
- Social media dissemination across platforms (Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok)
- Organizing a public forum in Vareš with civil society and local residents
- Engaging activists from Ozren to share experience and build trust
- Legal consultations on access to information and environmental law
- Ongoing communication with the media and watchdog networks
- Evaluation of outreach through digital analytics and community feedback
Investigative articles:
EKO-BOMBA U REGIJI VAREŠA: Rudnik hroma prijeti srcu Bosne (VIDEO PRIČA)