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The Role of Strategic Planning in Innovative Financing for Adaptation Regarding Climate Change: A Case Study of Municipalities in Bosnia and Herzegovina Cover

The Role of Strategic Planning in Innovative Financing for Adaptation Regarding Climate Change: A Case Study of Municipalities in Bosnia and Herzegovina

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|Dec 2025

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Overview of key documents and measures for sustainable development and climate resilience in the Federation of BiH

DocumentFramework Energy Strategy of the Federation of BiH until 2035Environmental Protection Strategy of the Federation of BiH 2022–2032
FocusEnergy efficiency, security, renewable sources, emission reductionManagement of water, waste, air, climate, nature, and natural resources
EU AlignmentYes – aligned with the EU Third Energy PackageYes – aligned with Chapter 27 (Environment and Climate Change)
Main aspects
  • 1. Efficient resource use

  • 2. Energy security

  • 3. Energy efficiency

  • 4. Environmental sustainability

  • 5. Regulatory reforms

  • 1. Strengthening climate resilience

  • 2. Action plans and coordination

  • 3. Adaptation financing

  • 4. Support for climate-sensitive sectors

Overview of strategic documents for selected municipalities

Local communitiesČapljinaGračanicaDobojCity of East Sarajevo
Validity period2017–20272023–20272023–20292023–2029
Focus on energy efficiencyInvestments in alternative energy sources and infrastructure modernizationDistrict heating, solar systems, replacement of outdated equipmentEnergy efficiency in public buildings, thermal insulation, expansion of heatingFocus on decarbonization, energy efficiency of buildings, public lighting
Use of renewable energy sources (RES)Solar, hydro, support for organic productionSupport for solar and biomass projectsResearch and use of RES, reduction of CO2 emissionsReplacement of combustion plants, electric vehicles, energy transition
Waste managementSustainable waste management, selectionLandfill rehabilitation, selective waste collectionRecycling, regional landfill “Karabegovac”Recycling plants, circular economy
Water resources and floodsPreservation of alluvial plains and waters for agricultureFlood prevention, riverbed revitalizationExpansion of water supply and sewage networkFocus on water quality and distribution
Air and soil protectionEmission reduction, soil and biodiversity protectionReplacement of asbestos roofs, control of traffic emissionsLand reclamation, emission controlReplacement of coal combustion plants, reduction of PM2.5
Adaptation on climate changeFocus on the resilience of resources for agricultureEducation, local plans, resilience measuresReduction of vulnerability for 10,000 inhabitantsImplementation of the Green Agenda, goals until 2050
Citizen participation and educationCooperation with the non-governmental sectorYouth education, schools in “green projects”Awareness raising, education about wasteCitizen information, smart city platforms
Digitalization and smart technologiesDigitalization of administration and servicesNot explicitly statedNot explicitly statedImplementation of the smart city platform
Green areas and biodiversityProtection of Hutovo Blato, ecotourismNot specifically highlightedModernization and protection of green areasTree planting, urban afforestation, parks

The connections between the strategic document of the Doboj municipalities and the main climate change documents at the BiH level

DocumentObjectives / FocusKey measures / ApproachesRelevance for the local level (e.g. Doboj)
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)- Eradicating poverty
  • - VNR (Voluntary National Review) BiH 2019

  • - Platform for the implementation of SDGs with UNDP support

  • - Integration of SDG goals into local strategies (e.g. Doboj)

  • - Focus on the fight against poverty, education, environment, equality, climate resilience

BiH Energy Framework Strategy until 2035- Preserving the planet
  • - Efficient energy consumption

  • - Ecological and energy transition

  • - Harmonization of regulations with the EU

  • - Local application of the strategy through energy efficiency and RES projects in Doboj

  • - Space for inclusion through local strategies

BiH Climate Change Adaptation Strategy 2020–2030- Peace and prosperity by 2030
  • - Flood protection, watercourse rehabilitation

  • - Efficient water supply

  • - Fight against illegal construction

  • - Regulation of torrential flows

  • - Waste management and recycling

  • - The competence of local communities for the implementation of measures

  • - Especially relevant for Doboj (floods, waste)

BiH Climate Change Adaptation Plan (NAP)- Sustainable, secure and competitive energy
  • - Scientific research and education

  • - EU harmonization of flood protection systems

  • - Technical solutions (EbS)

  • - Improvement of the hydrological system-“Green roofs”, ecotourism, bicycle paths

  • - Multiple measures directly applicable at the local level (Doboj)

  • - Focus on natural solutions, tourism and infrastructure

Overview of Key Documents and Measures for Sustainable Development and Climate Resilience in Bosnia and Herzegovina

DocumentGoals / FocusKey Measures / Approaches
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • – Poverty eradication

  • – Planet preservation

  • – Peace and prosperity by 2030

  • – VNR (Voluntary National Review) Bosnia and Herzegovina 2019

  • – SDG Implementation Platform with UNDP support

Bosnia and Herzegovina Energy Framework Strategy until 2035– Sustainable, secure, and competitive energy
  • – Efficient use of resources

  • – Secure and affordable energy

  • – Efficient energy consumption

  • – Energy transition and ecology

  • – Regulatory development and harmonization with the EU

Bosnia and Herzegovina Climate Change Adaptation Strategy 2020–2030– Development of the green economy, reduction of GHG emissions, sector resilience
  • – Flood protection, riverbed rehabilitation

  • – Efficient water supply

  • – Combating illegal construction

  • – Management of torrential streams

  • – Waste management and recycling

NAP-Adaptation plan in Bosnia and Herzegovina on Climate Change– Green economy, integration of adaptation measures into policies
  • – Scientific research and education

  • – EU alignment of flood protection systems

  • – Technical solutions (Ecosystem-based Solutions-EbS)

  • – Improvement of hydrological systems- “Green roofs,” ecotourism, cycling paths

Overview of Key Documents and Measures for Sustainable Development and Climate Resilience in Republika Srpska

DocumentEnergy Development Strategy of RS (2035)Environmental Protection Strategy of RS (2022–2032)
FocusSustainable, competitive, and secure energy; transition to clean sources; use of domestic resourcesPreservation of natural resources, pollution reduction, protection of health and ecosystems, climate resilience
EU AlignmentYes – alignment with the EU Third Energy Package, ETS system, and EU legislationYes – aligned with EU directives on water, air, nature, waste, chemicals (adopts the Natura 2000 approach)
Main aspects
  • 1. Efficient resource use

  • 2. Energy security

  • 3. Energy efficiency

  • 4. Environmental sustainability

  • 5. Regulatory reforms

  • 1. Waste management

  • 2. Water quality

  • 3. Quality of air

  • 4. Mitigation regarding climate

  • 5. Biodiversity, nature protection

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32676/n.11.1.12 | Journal eISSN: 1849-9066
Language: English
Published on: Dec 10, 2025
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