Drivers of change in natural resources of the world and our country

Abstract

The paper gives an overview of numerous pressures (drivers) of changes in natural resources in a broader context (World and Europe), and with special reference to the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina, ie the Republika of Srpska. Direct and indirect drivers on nature are analyzed individually or in interaction. The following are analyzed: 1) Pressures of excessive use of natural resources through hunting, fishing, use of water, minerals and fossil fuels; 2. Pressures due to changes in land use through the use of agricultural and forest land, protected areas, traditional knowledge and urbanization of space; 3. Pressures under the influence of pollutants through pollution with nutrients, organic pollutants, acidification and many other pollutants; 4. Pressures of climate change through gradual, secondary and extreme events and 5. Pressures of invasive species. There are results that indicate a significant value of natural resources that is not sufficiently recognized in our country and in every segment. In particular, public awareness of their importance and the need for a socially responsible attitude of each individual in their preservation and sustainable use is insufficient. The analysis of scientific research published so far can reveal numerous international results that document the huge negative impact of numerous factors on the state of natural resources, as well as the few results that prove (document) this in our country. Hence the need for more research and results that prove the positive or negative effect of certain factors (direct or indirect) on the state of natural resources in our country.