Overview of key documents and measures for sustainable development and climate resilience in the Federation of BiH
| Document | Framework Energy Strategy of the Federation of BiH until 2035 | Environmental Protection Strategy of the Federation of BiH 2022–2032 |
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| Focus | Energy efficiency, security, renewable sources, emission reduction | Management of water, waste, air, climate, nature, and natural resources |
| EU Alignment | Yes – aligned with the EU Third Energy Package | Yes – aligned with Chapter 27 (Environment and Climate Change) |
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Overview of strategic documents for selected municipalities
| Local communities | Čapljina | Gračanica | Doboj | City of East Sarajevo |
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| Validity period | 2017–2027 | 2023–2027 | 2023–2029 | 2023–2029 |
| Focus on energy efficiency | Investments in alternative energy sources and infrastructure modernization | District heating, solar systems, replacement of outdated equipment | Energy efficiency in public buildings, thermal insulation, expansion of heating | Focus on decarbonization, energy efficiency of buildings, public lighting |
| Use of renewable energy sources (RES) | Solar, hydro, support for organic production | Support for solar and biomass projects | Research and use of RES, reduction of CO2 emissions | Replacement of combustion plants, electric vehicles, energy transition |
| Waste management | Sustainable waste management, selection | Landfill rehabilitation, selective waste collection | Recycling, regional landfill “Karabegovac” | Recycling plants, circular economy |
| Water resources and floods | Preservation of alluvial plains and waters for agriculture | Flood prevention, riverbed revitalization | Expansion of water supply and sewage network | Focus on water quality and distribution |
| Air and soil protection | Emission reduction, soil and biodiversity protection | Replacement of asbestos roofs, control of traffic emissions | Land reclamation, emission control | Replacement of coal combustion plants, reduction of PM2.5 |
| Adaptation on climate change | Focus on the resilience of resources for agriculture | Education, local plans, resilience measures | Reduction of vulnerability for 10,000 inhabitants | Implementation of the Green Agenda, goals until 2050 |
| Citizen participation and education | Cooperation with the non-governmental sector | Youth education, schools in “green projects” | Awareness raising, education about waste | Citizen information, smart city platforms |
| Digitalization and smart technologies | Digitalization of administration and services | Not explicitly stated | Not explicitly stated | Implementation of the smart city platform |
| Green areas and biodiversity | Protection of Hutovo Blato, ecotourism | Not specifically highlighted | Modernization and protection of green areas | Tree planting, urban afforestation, parks |
The connections between the strategic document of the Doboj municipalities and the main climate change documents at the BiH level
| Document | Objectives / Focus | Key measures / Approaches | Relevance for the local level (e.g. Doboj) |
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| Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) | - Eradicating poverty |
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| BiH Energy Framework Strategy until 2035 | - Preserving the planet |
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| BiH Climate Change Adaptation Strategy 2020–2030 | - Peace and prosperity by 2030 |
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| BiH Climate Change Adaptation Plan (NAP) | - Sustainable, secure and competitive energy |
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Overview of Key Documents and Measures for Sustainable Development and Climate Resilience in Bosnia and Herzegovina
| Document | Goals / Focus | Key Measures / Approaches |
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| Bosnia and Herzegovina Energy Framework Strategy until 2035 | – Sustainable, secure, and competitive energy |
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| Bosnia and Herzegovina Climate Change Adaptation Strategy 2020–2030 | – Development of the green economy, reduction of GHG emissions, sector resilience |
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| NAP-Adaptation plan in Bosnia and Herzegovina on Climate Change | – Green economy, integration of adaptation measures into policies |
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Overview of Key Documents and Measures for Sustainable Development and Climate Resilience in Republika Srpska
| Document | Energy Development Strategy of RS (2035) | Environmental Protection Strategy of RS (2022–2032) |
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| Focus | Sustainable, competitive, and secure energy; transition to clean sources; use of domestic resources | Preservation of natural resources, pollution reduction, protection of health and ecosystems, climate resilience |
| EU Alignment | Yes – alignment with the EU Third Energy Package, ETS system, and EU legislation | Yes – aligned with EU directives on water, air, nature, waste, chemicals (adopts the Natura 2000 approach) |
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