Our Role in Montenegro
Advancing environmental democracy and sustainable development in Montenegro
Aarhus Center Montenegro serves as a key facilitator for implementing the Aarhus Convention in Montenegro, working to strengthen environmental democracy and ensure citizens' rights to environmental information, participation, and justice.
Key Functions
Information Hub
We serve as a central point for environmental information in Montenegro, collecting, processing, and disseminating environmental data to the public, civil society organizations, and government institutions.
Facilitator of Participation
We facilitate meaningful public participation in environmental decision-making processes, ensuring that citizens and civil society have a voice in environmental policies and projects.
Capacity Builder
We build capacity of civil society organizations, government officials, and citizens to effectively implement the Aarhus Convention principles and environmental governance.
We support access to justice in environmental matters, helping citizens understand their rights and providing guidance on legal remedies for environmental issues.
Who We Work With
Citizens
Individual citizens seeking environmental information or wanting to participate in environmental decisions
Government
Local and national government institutions implementing environmental policies and decisions
Civil Society
NGOs, environmental organizations, and community groups working on environmental issues
Business Sector
Private companies and businesses with environmental responsibilities and impacts