SYSTEMATIC AND SPATIAL PLANNING APPROACHES TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION IN THE REPUBLIC OF SRPSKA IN THE ZONE OF INFLUENCE OF THE LOW AND MEDIUM RADIOACTIVE WASTE STORAGE/DUMP AT TRGOVSKA GORA IN THE REPUBLIC OF CROATIA

Abstract

The conducted preliminary geological surveys of the territory of B&H show that this territory has been superficially and inadequately defined by experts from Croatia for the purposes of preparing a study of the impact of the planned contents on Trgovska Gora. That is why there is a justified need for the preparation of the same study by experts from Bosnia and Herzegovina. Its preparation and adoption by B&H should be one of the important tasks in the coming period. Another important task is the activation of planning mechanisms for the protection of space at entity levels as an integral part of systemic approaches to the protection of the territory of BiH from harmful cross-border influences. The essence of the Ministry's agile and proactive work in light of the Trgovska Gora issue is reflected in the accelerated dynamics of the creation of a new spatial plan of Тhe Republic of Srpska, the declaration of natural assets and the creation of plans for special purpose areas. It represents the basic mechanism for planning, arranging and sustainable use of space, natural resources, protected areas and the ecological network of The Republic of Srpska. Also, the municipalities of Novi grad, Kostajnica, Kozarska Dubica, Prijedor and Oštra Luka in The Republic of Srpska, whose territory is located in the zone of influence of planned contents on Trgovska Gora, should initiate local activities on the development of new municipal spatial plans, with a focus on environmental protection. In order to develop the mentioned plans, it is necessary to complete all the available spatial and informational basis. It, along with the planning methodology of spatial analysis, is currently quite sufficient to pass the plans. The started and planned research on the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina under the influence of harmful action must be, in any case, continued, in order to produce a study of the impact of the nuclear waste storage/disposal onTrgovska Gora, as part of a unique spatial information systems, and to improve the scientific research database and their visibility on international research platforms. Therefore, the role of universities, scientific institutes, academies of sciences is of great importance for the future development of the area, because challenges in the field of environmental protection and sustainable use of natural resources have become a very current topic in the domestic public. The role of Bosnia and Herzegovina and entity institutions in the process of creating the state spatial plan of Croatia is also important, as interested parties, because the planned content on Trgovska Gora has not yet been included in the spatial planning documentation of Croatia. Systemic approaches are also reflected in the continuation of activities of state and entity diplomacy, legal and expert teams, in accordance with the legitimate rights to protect state territory, which is defined by numerous international regulations.