- Environment/Sustainable development
The mission of the organization EKO-PRO is to "planning, improve situation and development of the environmental sector" through the development and implementation of various programs and projects that contribute to economic, urban and sustainable development of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
OBJECTIVES:
• Cooperation with the competent authorities and decision makers in order to propose measures for environment protection
• Cooperation with universities, schools, professional associations and other organizations in BiH and abroad that deal with environemntal protection.
• Gathering and engagement of young people for friendship, protection and improvement of environment, nature and health.
• Organization (alone or in cooperation with other organizations) expert consultation meetings, forums and seminars in order to develop the environmental awareness of members and other citizens
• The engagement of scientific and professional workers to work on scientific, technical and research projects in the field of environmental protection and human health
• The collection of scientific and technical literature in the field of environmental protection and health
• Organization of the departure of its members to attend seminars, workshops, conferences, etc. organized by other associations or self-organization for the purpose of their education to work on projects to protect, preserve and improve the environment, nature and health
• Collaborate with health care organizations on actions and projects related to health and the environment
• Work on the conservation of biodiversity (the diversity of plant and animal species) in the region and protect threatened species
• Encourages the work on projects to protect, preserve and improve the environment, nature and health.
• Initiate assessment of local, social, economic and environmental conditions and needs of all members of society from the individual level to the business and other organizations in order to create a sustainable community development (economic and environmental compliance).
• Encourages cooperation with the sports institutions in order to educate athletes about the environment
• Initiate development of eco-tourism in the region in accordance with the law
In order to reach mentioned goals and objectives, the Association of EKO-PRO implements activities through a number of areas of activity. There are few of them in environmental sector:
SUSTAINABLE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
- Support to municipalities and local communities, representing them the European standards for urban and sustainable development
- Participation in planning and defining the principles of sustainable urban development and application of the same
- Active participation in the preparation, implementation and evaluation of certain strategic or development documents, lows etc (on different levels)
- Planning, implementation, analysis and publication of certain research and results related to sustainable urban development, etc.
EVNIRONMENT PROTECTION AND WASTE
- Participation in the implementation of activities related to the reduction of waste
- Participation in educational seminars related to waste and adverse impacts of waste
- Enhancing/raising public awareness about taking responsibility and caring for the environment through proper waste disposal and recycling, etc.
WATER MANAGEMENT
- Participation in the implementation of activities related to water protection and water resources
- Participation in educational seminars related to water protection
- Organization of public campaigns on the need to protect water
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
- Organization of public events, meetings, seminars and other forms of educational events (independently or in partnership with other NGOs)
- Creation, publication and distribution of materials and manuals
- Enhancing public awareness on environment protection
DEVELOPMENT OF COOPERATION
- The initiation and implementation of activities related to cross-border cooperation
- Cooperation with local, cantonal, federal and state governments, other organizations and stakeholders in planning and implementing various environmental programs, etc,
- Cooperation with local authorities in creating the development of strategic documents