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CESD
Center for Environmentally
Sustainable Development
Civil Society and Evnironment in
B&H
What is CESD?
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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?
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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.
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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?
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Organization of trainings, education and
awareness
raising
programs
on
environmental protection, sustainable
development and sustainable tourism;
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Linking the interests and actions of all
entities interested in the development and
promotion of environmental culture,
tourism and natural heritage;
What are CESD activities?
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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).
What are CESD activities?
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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 projects
In past period CESD has directed its efforts on 4 main
group of activities:
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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:
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Environmental Public Awareness Project, EC CARDS project
(2005-2007)
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Sustainable Management of Vrelo Bosne Protected Area, EU
Grant Scheme for Support to Civil Society Active in the
Field of Environment (2005-2006)
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Urgent Strengthening of Environmental Institutions in Bosnia
and Herzegovina - Section 3 - Environmental Impact
Assessment, World Bank - METAP, May 2002 - December
2002
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Pollution reduction at source – priority action in National
Environmental Action Plan (NEAP) for BiH, REC BiH Small
Grant, 2001/2002
CESD projects’ selection - studies:
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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
CESD projects’ selection - studies:
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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
CESD projects’ selection - studies:
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Study on Free Trade and Environment in EuroMediterranean 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:
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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:
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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 :
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Waste reduction campaign: "If not you, who?", EU Grant Scheme
for Support to Civil Society Active in the Field of Environment, 20062007
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
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National focal point for Cleaner
Production (for MAP/RAC/CP)
National focal point for Danube
Environmental Forum – DEF
www.coor.ba
STATUS, VISIONS AND NEEDS OF
CSOs, MEDIA AND EDUCATION
in B&H
STATUS, VISIONS AND NEEDS OF CSOs
Problem
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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 .
Status
Suggested activities
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Networks of the CSO's
contribution to development
of motivation and
competences very small
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To strengthen capacities
of the networks
coordinators and members
for taking the leading role
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Lack of constant pressure
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Some campaigns are
explicitly against the initiated
activities without providing
any alternative solution
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Need for more active and
effective participation in
public life and decision
making
To provide assistance to
development of the
networks objectives and
plans (interactive trainings
of the members with
practical exercises,
debates, workshops, etc.
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Policy analysis and dialog
organization programs in
the field of environment
would be welcomed
STATUS, VISIONS AND NEEDS OF CSOs
Problem
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Lack of programs
and plans, clear
mission of CSO’s
involved in
environmental
issues.
Status
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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.
Suggested activities
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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.
STATUS, VISIONS AND NEEDS OF CSOs
Problem
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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
Status
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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.
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Small number of
questioned CSO’s is active
in the field of environment.
Suggested activities
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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).
STATUS, VISIONS AND NEEDS OF CSOs
Problem
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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.
Status
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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.
Suggested activities
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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.
STATUS, VISIONS AND NEEDS OF CSOs
Problem
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Lack of CSO’s
capacities to
participate in the
decision making
process and to
ensure qualified
and adequate
response.
Status
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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
Suggested activities
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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
STATUS, VISIONS AND NEEDS OF CSOs
Problem
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Lack of means
and financial
support to the
CSO's activities.
Their activities
mostly depend on
donor’s interest.
Status
Suggested activities
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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.
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Sources of financing on
local level of administration
are growing (still limited)
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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 MEDIA
Problem
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Lack of information
available for
journalists on the
state of environment
in BiH
Status
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Created media platform (info on
regular basis)
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Regional web portal
www.netnovinar.org (contains
different information on
legislation, publications,
databases ...)
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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
Suggested activities
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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 MEDIA
Problem
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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
Status
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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
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Special activities in the
framework of USAID’s
programs related to
environment as political
issues have not been
organized
Suggested
activities
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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 MEDIA
Problem
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Weak journalists
knowledge on
environmental
issues
Status
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Training program “Media,
environment and poverty” in
cooperation with Mediacentar
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Within the framework of
curriculum of one-year school
of journalism and later
specialized modules
MediaPlan covered the
environmental aspects as well
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Two series of seminars for
students of Faculty for
journalism in the Universities
of Sarajevo, Mostar, Tuzla and
Banja Luka
Suggested
activities
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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 MEDIA
Problem
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Media has a
significant role in
strengthening public
awareness, but the
implementation of the
CARDS EPA project
program is facing
difficulties
Status
Suggested activities
Major progress in production of
special TV and radio program
which contributes to
strengthening public awareness
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Financial aspect brings to
obstacles and broadcast shows
are mostly taken down of the
program
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EC will financially support
realization of 24 broadcast
shows on SoE in BiH.
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Support to publishing articles on
environmental subjects and
environ. school projects 5+
magaz.
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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 MEDIA
Problem
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Media is not dealing
with trans-boundary
character of
environmental
issues (i.e. air
pollution, waste
transport, illegal
forest cutting)
Status
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Trans-boundary issues are
integrated into program which
will be organized within the
framework of the EPA project
for the students of journalism.
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SEENAB works with
journalists in the region and
encourages trans-boundary
cooperation, but no specific
action has been made related
to environment
Suggested
activities
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To support transentity/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
EDUCATION
Problem
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Environmental
issues are not
included into
existing curricula
Status
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Suggested
activities
Educational system is based
on curricula for each subject
(math, biology, etc) and
Curricula are in the process of
reform
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It is not expected for
environmental problematic to
be integrated into curricula in
this phase of reform
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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
STATUS, VISIONS AND NEEDS OF
EDUCATION
Problem
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Teachers have
knowledge only on
theirs disciplines,
they do not have
basic knowledge on
environmental
subjects
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Pre-school teachers
do not gain specific
education in the
field of environment
protection
Status
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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
Suggested
activities
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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
STATUS, VISIONS AND NEEDS OF
EDUCATION
Problem
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Existing school
networks are not
utilized to
strengthen
environmental
awareness
Status
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Most of the activities
realized by schools and
which are connected to
environmental awareness
are sporadic and not
coordinated
Suggested
activities
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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
STATUS, VISIONS AND NEEDS OF EDUCATION
Problem
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Lack of appropriate
environmental
education materials
Status
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Lack of relevant and updated
notes
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Solving this problem by
creating the teachers manual
and education material for
schools
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Didactical manual “How to
Rise Environmental
Awareness “that could be also
used for education of future
teachers prepared
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MoEs do not have created
programs for development of
public awareness and
education of children
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Publications for children and
“Voda i mi” magazine
Suggested
activities
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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
STATUS, VISIONS AND NEEDS OF
EDUCATION
Problem
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Limited
implementation of
the Eco-school
concept
Status
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Only one eco-school has been
established, the second one
will be established in the
framework of CARDS EPA
project
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Neither of these 2 schools is a
member of international ecoschool program
Suggested
activities
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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
STATUS, VISIONS AND NEEDS OF
EDUCATION
Problem
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Need to develop
environmental
awareness
through school
competitions
Status
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Many schools in FBiH are
participating in
competitions, less from RS
Suggested
activities
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
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STATUS, VISIONS AND NEEDS OF
EDUCATION
Problem
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UN Strategy for
education for
sustainable
development is
not appropriately
implemented
Status
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Part of the strategy will be
implemented due to the
new curriculum
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However, that will not be
finished before 2010 and in
that way environment will
not have key position in
curriculum
Suggested
activities
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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
STATUS, VISIONS AND NEEDS OF
EDUCATION
Problem
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Donor’s
assistance is not
fully coordinated
Status
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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
Suggested
activities
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
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STATUS, VISIONS AND NEEDS OF
EDUCATION
Problem
Status
Suggested
activities
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Lack of
environmental
awareness
programs in
vocational
schools
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Environmental issues are
not integrated into the
curriculum of vocational
schools
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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
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STATUS, VISIONS AND NEEDS OF
EDUCATION
Problem
Status
Suggested
activities
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Lack of
multidisciplinary
projects in
schools through
which pupils
could correlate
knowledge in
different
disciplines for
purpose of
studying
environmental
problems
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Small number of schools
has developed successful
multidisciplinary projects
through which issues on
sustainable development
could be studied
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To support development
and implementation of
multidisciplinary projects
STATUS, VISIONS AND NEEDS OF EDUCATION
Problem
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University is not
offering possibility
of education on
environment
Status
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No university program in the
field of Environmental
engineering and science
Some facultiesintroducing new
courses related to
environmental engineering
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Regional Center for education
and information for SD (REIC)
established
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Initiatives on university
program (BSc) or on postgraduate study (MSc or PhD)
in the field of EE
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No common approach in
integration of environmental
issues into the curricula
Suggested
activities
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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
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CSO proposed activities :
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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
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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
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Education proposed activities :
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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.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION!