Western Balkans Environment Programe

In the framework of the  Environment and Security Initiative (ENVSEC) – www.envsec.org - UNDP Montenegro started with the implemented of a new programme called – Transforming Risks into Cooperation in South Eastern Europe.

 The ENVSEC Initiative is a partnership between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nation Environment Programme (UNEP), the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and the Regional Environment Center for Central and Eastern Europe (REC). The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has joined the Initiative as an associated partner.

 

 -      Building and improvement of constructions at tailings dams at up to three locations in the Western Balkans in order to prevent dam failure and/or control overflow (in case tailings dam is still operational), erosion control, pollution control/mitigation acid mine waters;

-       Reduce local environmental and human health risks and minimize tensions among SEE countries through reduction of risk of accidental trans-boundary pollution arising from hazardous mining sites.

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