REVIEW PAPER
The Role of Civil Society in Environmental Governance in Bosnia and Herzegovina
by
Elma Iković 1 
, Lejla Ramić Mesihović 2
, Selma Delalić 3
1 International Burch University, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
2 International Burch University, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
3 International Burch University, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
ABSTRACT
This particular article will utilize a constructivist approach, in order to analyze the various dynamics of the involvement of civil society in environmental governance in Bosnia and Herzegovina, specifically focusing on its position inside the European Union. Based on the philosophical principles of constructivism, this study investigates how civil society, as an active and socially produced participant, influences the complex landscape of environmental regulation in the European Union. The study primarily investigates the constructive mechanisms that promote engagement between civil society and government authorities. It specifically tackles the areas of lobbying, grassroots mobilization, and engagement with partners. Moreover, it analyzes the influence of civil society on environmental policies and their enhancement through the analysis of case studies and theoretical methodologies centered in constructivism. This study intends to clarify the ongoing conflict and constructivism in environmental governance and demonstrate how civil society’s constructive engagement facilitates democratic decision-making and contributes to the advancement of sustainability objectives.
Keywords: Constructivism, Civil Society, Environmental Governance, European Union, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Grassroots Mobilization
HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE
Iković E., Ramić Mesihović L., Delalić S. (2024). The Role of Civil Society in Environmental Governance in Bosnia and Herzegovina, MAP Social Sciences, 5, 88-101. doi: https://doi.org/10.53880/2744-2454.2024.5.88