Energy and the environment
The field of energy and environment is essential for a sustainable development in the Republic of Montenegro. The poor are disproportionately effected by environmental degradation and lack of access to clean affordable energy services. These issues are also discussed on the global stage also in regard to the issue of climate change. Countries acting alone cannot address loss of biodiversity and ozone layer depletion. UNDP helps countries strengthen their capacity to address these challenges at global, national and community levels, seeking out and sharing best practices, providing innovative policy advice and linking partners through pilot projects that help poor people build sustainable livelihoods.
CO2-Emissions
Montenegro has not yet joined the Kyoto Protocol.
CO2-Emissions per Capita of Serbia and Montenegro, as compared to other countries of Central and Eastern Europe, Austria and the European Union 15, 2007
CO2 emission by source, 1998 (total CO2 emissions: 51 million metric tons)
CO2 emission by sector, 1999 (total CO2 emissions: 40 million metric tons)
Air Pollution
Serbia and Montenegro has ratified the following agreements:
- United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 2001,
- Vienna Convention in 1992
Non-CO2 Air Pollution, thousand metric tons, 1995: | |
|---|---|
SO2 | 525 |
NOx | 161 |
CO | 409 |
Non-methane VOC emissions | 9 |
Currently there is a range of incentives regarding the uplifting of actions for environmental protection. Although considered a "ecological country", Montenegro has of the lack of infrastructure. Currently, The Agency for environmental Protection has been established, and lots of internationally funded projects have been launched (EIB, EBRD, EAR, KfW etc.), dominating in following fields:
- Protection of eco-systems
- Anti – pollution policy
- Environmental protection
- Water and Sewerage system rehabilitation
- Waste management
- Waste water management
