Climate Governance in a Post-Conflict Bosnia and Herzegovina

Author: Aleksandar Pejcic

Field of Study: Business Administration

Program Affiliation: Source Project Research Program

Faculty Mentors: Matthew Cole

Easel: 70

Timeslot: Midday

Abstract: Climate change continues to have significant impacts on Bosnia and Herzegovina, with rising temperatures, floods, and droughts affecting key sectors such as agriculture, yet adaptation efforts remain uneven. Within this context, the country’s post-conflict political structure produces fragmentation that weakens coordination, reduces investment, and limits public participation in decision-making. This research explores how decentralized governance, economic constraints, and restricted democratic involvement shape climate policy outcomes. Through an analysis of policy reports and case-based evidence, the study examines how climate change is managed and how political and economic conditions influence institutional capacity and long-term planning. The findings suggest that weak coordination, limited funding, and low public engagement undermine consistent adaptation. These findings extend existing research by linking institutional fragmentation to issues of participation and accountability. While prior work emphasizes technical and economic approaches, this study highlights a gap in understanding how power and democratic processes shape climate adaptation outcomes.