Bosnia and Herzegovina’s climate change policy, a State and Perspective
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s climate change policy focuses on adaptation and low- emission development, supported by international partnerships like the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the GreenClimate Fund. Key elements include the submission of a National Adaptation Plan (NAP) in 2022, updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) with a commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and a strategy for 2020–2030that aligns with EU policies. The country is also working on strengthening its climate governance and data systems to better inform decision-makers (B&H national and subnational governments).

Dr. Mehmed Cero is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Health Studies, University of Sarajevo. Since 2006, he has served as Assistant Minister in the Environment Sector at the Federal Ministry of Environment and Tourism inSarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. His professional responsibilities include issues of resource exploitation, especially biological and ecological resources; conservation and protection of biological diversity; climate change; and theprotection of soil and water. He coordinates the development and preparation of expert bases for the creation and amendmentof legal and sub-legal acts in the field of environment, as well as other tasks assigned by the ministers. Dr. Cero has alsorepresented Bosnia and Herzegovina at the international level. From 1998 to 2024, he has been the Bosnia andHerzegovina national representative (NFP – National Focal Point) in the European Environment Agency inCopenhagen. Since 2003, he has also served as the Bosnia and Herzegovina national representative (NFP – NationalFocal Point) for the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD). Through his academic and professional work, Dr.Cero continuously contributes to the development of environmental policies and the strengthening of institutional frameworksin the field of environmental protection and sustainable development.