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Montenegro environmental policy evolution

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Montenegro is navigating the transition from its historical status as an ecological state toward modern European environmental standards. President Jakov Milatović has proposed an ‘Ecological State 2.0’ initiative, aiming to turn the nation’s constitutional environmental principles into practical policy. This proposal includes 20 specific measures, such as designating Žabljak as an ecological capital, providing free national park access for citizens, and implementing stricter protections for forests and waste management. As the country marks the 35th anniversary of its 1991 declaration as an ecological state, discussions at the ‘Small is Beautiful’ Environmental Forum in Žabljak have highlighted a significant gap between legislative achievements and practical implementation. EU Delegation Ambassador Johan Satler noted that while the declaration was a historic idea, substantial work remains to address waste in rivers, forests, and beaches, particularly regarding EU integration and the Natura 2000 program. During the anniversary commemorations, Parliament Speaker Andrija Mandić emphasized that environmental policy must be a matter of state responsibility and consensus. Addressing the closing of EU Chapter 27, Mandić noted that decisions regarding natural resources and spatial planning carry long-term consequences that transcend political mandates. ~~While government officials have highlighted campaigns like ‘Protect so it can protect you’, environmental NGOs~~ Recent developments show an expansion of these efforts into local governance and ~~activists continue~~ finance. The Association of Municipalities of Montenegro is conducting a feasibility study to ~~express dissent, arguing that~~ link resource management with local policies, aiming to brand regions as bio-eco destinations to enhance health tourism. Concurrently, the ~~ecological state status has effectively become~~ Central Bank of Montenegro is integrating climate risks into financial system planning, implementing a ~~“dead letter on paper” due to unregulated investment and mismanagement.~~ roadmap for sustainable finance for the 2025–2028 period.

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