Bosnia and Herzegovina Environmental Performance Reviews: Second Review

This document is a review assessing Bosnia and Herzegovina’s environmental performance since its first evaluation in 2003. Conducted by an international team of experts under the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, it provides an objective analysis of the country’s progress in environmental management and outlines key challenges that lie ahead. The review highlights areas such as regulatory harmonization, institutional strengthening, monitoring practices, public participation, and the sustainable management of natural resources. It identifies continued deficiencies linked to a complex administrative structure, fragmented authority, and gaps in legal and policy frameworks. The assessment underscores the country’s ongoing efforts and challenges in aligning with European Union environmental directives, implementing strategic planning, and fostering inter-entity cooperation. Targeted recommendations are offered to improve legislative coordination, bolster compliance mechanisms, modernize infrastructure, and enhance public engagement.