Bosnia and Herzegovina (Total: EUR 98,440) First Round (EUR 49,990) Development of the rural areas in function of returning and reducing of poverty EUR 9,550 NGO Name: Gift of Nature (Dar prirode), Novi Grad Project Leader: Mr. Vladimir Miric   NGO Contact Info: Tel./fax: +387 52 751534 E-mail: mirics@teol.net  Project Summary: Rural areas are very important for eco-food production, but at this moment these areas have social, economic and ecological problems. This project is revitalising rural areas by setting the conditions for their development. The economic development of rural areas and eco-food production shall be realized at once. The direct beneficiaries will be 40 families in rural areas of Blagaj and Blatna. These families are returnees and socially endangered persons. This project targets sustainable development priorities in the country through education and practical activities, cooperation among sectors, and with publicity and transparency. The conditions will be Created for the development of rural areas, especially for returnees and social endangered persons, through the production of eco-food and promotion of eco tourism. Recycling of waste paper, through the public campaign with animation, connecting and cooperation of all relevant factors: regional and local authorities and decision makers, citizens and media EUR 5,000 NGO Name: Women’s’ association “Mother and child”, Rudo Project Leader: Ms. Danka Grubisa   NGO Contact Info: Tel./Fax: +387 58 711 690 Project Summary: This project will contribute to an increase in the level of ecological consciousness, primarily among Rudo Municipality Assembly Representatives; direct decision makers; the Upper Drina Board of ecology; the tourism authority (GOET); and, in addition, citizens. This will be done by promoting the importance of cooperation among all sectors as a principle of sustainable development, and through activities aiming to establish the regulative and infrastructure frameworks for the collection and processing of waste paper for recycling in the commercial zones of Rudo municipality, and the town of Rudo. A contract for the collection and transport of waste paper should be signed with the “Ekopak" service and containers for collection will be placed. Farmer Field Schools (FFS) in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for Vegetables EUR 6,000 NGO Name: Rural development union - Agro net, Banja Luka Project Leader: Ms. Renata Rakic   NGO Contact Info: Tel./Fax: +387 51 319 672 E-mail: agronet@blic.net Project Summary: FFS will offer participatory platforms for improving decision-making capacity and stimulating IPM for sustainable agriculture. FFS will offer community-based, non-formal education to groups of farmers. Discovery based learning will be related to agro ecological principles in a participatory learning process through crop-cycle. The capacities of individuals, as well as local groups, will be increased for critical analysis and decision-making. Activities will include: Training of trainers, Farmers’ field schools, and Community actions. The main goal is to improve the capabilities of farmers to produce vegetables using an IPM approach, reducing the usage of pesticides. ECO Camp Zelenkovac 04 EUR 9,670 NGO Name: Zelenkovac, Mrkonjic Grad Project Leader: Mr. Borislav Maric   NGO Contact Info: Tel./Fax: +387 50 278 617 E-mail: boro@inecco.net Project Summary: During the summer and autumn 2004 , NGO Zelenkovac organized “Eco Camp 2004”, which was located in an ecological zone in the surroundings of Mrkonjic Grad. The programme consisted of many events, and was attended by a group of international volunteers; students of art academies in BiH; professors and students from PMF in Banja Luka; women’s associations from Western Bosnia; media; mushroom collectors; citizens of Mrkonjic Grad and the surroundings; members of other ecological organisations; and representatives of the government. The programme included: Nature instead of drugs – workshop; Nature-geographic documentation development of the nearest ecological zone Zelenkovac; Ethno Art - Demonstration of machines for production of ethno clothing and other products for practical use with traditional characteristics; Promotion of volunteerism with participation of local and other volunteers; Activity of Ecological zone cleaning – common action of NGOs schools and local government representatives; Colony of Painters Performance- with participation of art Academies students in B&H and three eminent professors of painting; Round table –“Woman: Slave, Servant, Mother and Queen”; Jazz workshop and festival; “Glory of nature”, contest for the best TV intermezzo; Festival of intermezzo; and a meeting of mushroom collectors and nature lovers as an educative manifestation. Development of eco tourism in Herzegovina EUR 9,970 NGO Name: Croatian Ecological Association 'Buna', Buna Project Leader: Mr. Damir Brljevic   NGO Contact Info: Tel./Fax: +387 36 480 380 E-mail: damir.brljevic@tel.net.ba Project Summary: Bosnia and Herzegovina has long been the crossroads of many civilizations and cultures. It is these centuries of cultural diversity that has melded Bosnia and Herzegovina into one of the fascinating, interesting and beautiful countries in Europe.   Herzegovina is representative of the many countries posed with the challenge of eco-friendly development in times of transition. Rich in natural resources and beauty, BiH must find responsible means of promoting and protecting its vast natural wealth. In the south of Herzegovina, not far away from the ancient Roman settlement near Capljina, is Hutovo Blato, the famous settlement of migratory birds. This National Park has been a shelter for hundreds of species of birds and game. Its waters are rich in eel, carp and other fresh water fish. Many of the tourists visiting Mostar and Medjugorje (catholic pilgrim)  stop here for a photo-safari and to enjoy the magic of nature and the taste of its famous cuisine. The park is ideal for hunting and fishing, and passionate huntsmen from all over Europe come during the hunting season. The Mediterranean climate makes it the warmest city in Bosnia and Herzegovina with mostly sunny days and clear blue skies. The Neretva turns the dry arid surroundings green with figs, kiwis, grapes, pome granites, rose hips, and even mandarins and lemons. The fertile grounds along the entire Neretva valley have made it a settlement dating back over 10,000 years. Main aim of the project is development of eco tourism by using eco-tourism potentials in Herzegovina with involvement and education of stakeholders, through trainings, field visits, tours etc.  Results of the project will be available through publications, brochures, and various materials targeting the eco- tourism development. New Generation EUR 9,800 NGO Name: Internews BiH, Sarajevo Project Leader: Mr. Almir Delic   NGO Contact Info: Tel./Fax: +387 33 667 113 E-mail: almir@internews.org Project Summary: The media sector - broadly defined - could become the dominant industry of the 21st century. No other industry will so powerfully influence how people and politicians think about sustainable development (SD) priorities. BiH public at large needs to be informed and introduced with state of Environment in BiH as well as SD initiatives. That could be achieved following the actions described: The ways in which media people perceive, prioritize and cover these issues; Governance, accountability and transparency challenges for the media industry itself; The roles of the media in building sustainable development (SD) agendas for business. Progress with sustainable development requires the involvement of all sectors of society, not just business – and much longer timescales. Lack of environmental journalists and Environmental information is specific for BiH (as a country that came out from war). Project objectives are targeting education of journalism students (final year) through various educative programmes (Introduction of current legislation/convention (e.g. Aarhus Convention), state of art, country strategies etc.), which will be done in cooperation with professors (natural sciences, agronomy, hydrology), environmental NGOs and “Greenvision”- association for adventure tours. Their role will be to arrange field visit to nature-polluted areas (wild waste disposals, hydropower plants etc) and after site visit to draft reports about problems, threats and possible solutions. Goals of the project are: To create well-educated group of young journalists in the future, to create platform for establishment of “National Environment PRESS Center for BiH (NEPCBiH)”, creation and development of training agenda for education of journalism students about sustainable development and environment in general. Second Round (EUR 48,450) Promotion of sustainable development in protected area of National Park “Kozara” EUR 9,850 NGO Name: Young Researchers of Banja Luka (Mladi istrazivaci Banjaluke) Project Leader: Mr. Mladen Sukalo   NGO Contact Info: Tel./Fax: +387 51 320 960 E-mail: mibl@teleklik.net Project Summary: The National Park Kozara has been established in 1967 on the surface of 3375ha. Its primary purpose was aimed at protection of natural and cultural/historic values of the site and surrounding area. However, the management practice (especially in the recent couple of years since the war in Bosnia) was never based on sustainable principles but rather on scarce and insufficient preservation efforts. The project primarily focuses on the concept of sustainable management of Kozara National Park (protected area) in the future. The sustainable management practices will focus on promotion of natural and environmental-friendly tourism. The project activities described below would be implemented with help and support of the project partners including the Ministry for Trade and Tourism of RS and the National Park public management authorities (enterprise). These activities will incorporate several important methods in order to achieve project results such as: Education through seminars and workshops, promotion public and substantive media coverage (display of cultural and historic trades and values), information material (brochures and postcards), etc… Main goal is sustainable management of the Kozara National Park (protected area). Some of the objectives are raising environmental awareness and culture of tourism in local population, protection of cultural and natural heritage of the Kozara, development of receptive tourism of the Kozara mountain range. Development of small BiH settlements as one factor for poverty reduction EUR 8,600 NGO Name: International Forum Bosnia (Regional Centre Mostar), Mostar  Project Leader: Mr. Krsto Mijanovic   NGO Contact Info: Tel./Fax: +387 61 838 825 E-mail: If_bosnamo@cob.net.ba Project Summary: With the process of rapid industrialisation in BiH, particularly between1970 and 1990, village settlements and small towns saw a large emigration of young people to bigger cities and industrial areas. This has removed one of their most important factors for economic development, an active workforce. BiH has no strategy for the revitalisation of rural areas. This project will try to minimise this emigration through various activities, and support the development of favourable conditions for development in their own areas. The projects results will be: Models developed for small business development in rural areas; Capacity Assessment on sustaining life in rural areas; A brochure on “Models of sustainable development of villages (in the area); and Contributions to a strategy on returning to rural areas. Education, public participation and promotion of sustainable development principles in Herzegovina - Neretva Canton EUR 10,000 NGO Name: Bura, Mostar Project Leader: Mr. Drazan Rosic   NGO Contact Info: Tel./Fax: +387 36 313 228 E-mail: buramo@tel.net.ba   Project Summary: The NGO with this project would launch the education and promotion campaign to enhance application of the sustainable development principles. The campaign will contain media (radio and TV live shows), public hearings and publications. Four main issues that will be covered are essential for sustainable development of Herzegovina-Neretva Canton: waste management, water management, agriculture, and alternative sources of energy. The aim of the project is through the education, public participation and awareness raising initiate sustainable development practices. Objectives are: public participation and education of stakeholders on sustainable development principles; Promotion of sustainable development principles in HN Canton. Transition for Conventional to Organic Agriculture EUR 10,000 NGO Name: Association of network for economy cooperation (ECON), Sarajevo Project Leader: Ms. Eldina Muftic   NGO Contact Info: Tel./Fax: +387 33 613 556 E-mail: econbih@bih.net.be Project Summary: This initiative to develop organic agriculture in BiH was started in 2000 by ECON, which is still a key local organisation in the field. So far, a lot has been achieved: Many local producers and processing companies have been certified by KRAV – a reputable Swedish certification organisation; a local certification body has been formed; cooperation has been established with similar initiatives in Croatia, Slovenia, Serbia and Montenegro; and so on. The weak link in the process of developing organic agriculture is, however, the lack of education of farmers. The Main goal of this project is to promote sustainable agriculture by providing assistance to the operators (farmers) during the first transition year, and proper information and technical know-how to achieve positive results. This will involve trainings (in the field) and workshops. After the series of trainings, farmers and trainers will draft a manual on implementing organic farming practices, which will be distributed to all interested Farmer’s Cooperatives in the county. The sustainability of the project will be shown through the continuation of training education conducted by newly educated farmers/trainers. Conservation of traditional production of cheese in area of Tuzla EUR 10,000 NGO Name: Association for development, advancement and promotion of ecological agriculture, tourism and environment protection (EKOPOT), Tuzla Project Leader: Mr. Zlatan Saric   NGO Contact Info: Tel./Fax: +387 35 256 053 E-mail: Ekopot@bih.net.ba Project Summary: Traditional cheese production is one of the sources of economic sustainability for rural population. During the project implementation different events will be organized (seminars for housewife, trainings for youth etc), with expected result such is material on healthy food production issues. This could serve as a platform for comprehensive study on chosen traditional cheese technology, population and market approach. Research will be focused on two cheese types. Project includes 3 workshops related with trainings and organisation of production and trade. Main goal of the project is cherishing traditional cheese manufacture as a way to introduce and apply principles and concept of sustainable development in Tuzla County. Activities are mostly target on introduction of concept of sustainable development, support cheese production as traditional family job, raising of cheese quality as promoting factor for other objectives (agro/eco tourism etc.) better cooperation and coordination between target group. That will be done by raising awareness on sustainable development, establishment of cooperation between different stakeholders, standardisation, etc.

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