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In the field of science, human rights and environmental protection are multidisciplinary fields. Hence different approaches to their interaction. In the context of the historical development of human rights, the right to a healthy environment belongs to the third generation of human rights. Due to the increase in industrialization around the world and the use of technologies which main feature is the easy availability and low cost of raw materials and processes, a number of global environmental problems have appeared (ozone depletion, global warming, climate change, etc.) which required a global response. The previous approaches (Stockholm Conference, etc.) were not enough, a new concept was needed that prevents the emergence of problems. A new concept, called sustainable development, implies economic development without permanent impact on the environment. Through the principle of sustainable development, the last UN concept for environmental protection and improvement of society in all segments was formulated, called Agenda 2030. BiH is a signatory to the agenda, but main driver of progress in the field of environmental protection and human rights is BiH's aspiration to join the EU. One of the key meeting points of human rights and environmental protection should be the rights of activists for environmental protection, resolving their legal status through a law that will recognize their importance. The EU is specifically working on this, so it is expected that BiH will also make progress in the field of better status of activists for environmental protection, through the process of joining EU. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

White-rot and brown-rot fungi degrade structural components of wood. The possibility of PAHs degradation by these fungi is based on their structural similarity with lignin (primary degraded by white-rot fungus) and hemi-cellulose and cellulose (degraded by brown-rot fungus). This study compares biodegradation level of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) using the two ligninolytic fungi Hypoxylon fragiforme (HF) and Coniophora puteana (CP). The biodegradation of ten PAHs was performed in liquid media (2% w/v in water, of malt extract and 0.5% w/v in water, solution of glucose). After 3 weeks of incubation, non-degraded pollutants were extracted by benzene and determined using the GC/MS technique. Both fungi completely degraded 1-methylnaphthalene and 2-methynaphthalene. 1-methylfluorene was also completely degraded by HF while about 62.7% of it was degraded by CP. The remaining PAHs were degraded by HF and CP fungi, respectively, in the following percentages: 82.0 and 79.0 for acenaphthene; 90.3 and 80.0 for acenaphthylene; 17.8 and 41.3 for anthracene; 5.8 and 53.8 for 1,2-benzanthracene; 0.0 and 20.3 for benzo(k)fluoranthene; 50.5 and 15.8 for byphenil; 85.8 and 74.8 for fluorene; 65.5 and 47.5 for phenanthrene; 42.5 and 50.5 for pyrene. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Increased criticism to the concept of development only through GDP and its negative consequences (environmental degradation) led to a new concept of development - sustainable development, which protects the environment and promotes social equality. Sustainable development means meeting the needs without compromising the future generations to meet their needs. Three are the main aspects of sustainable development: environmental protection; economic growth; social equality. The degree of achieving of sustainable development largely depends on the availability of water resources, because they are essential for life, human development and economic activity. Since the eighties of the twentieth century, along with the concept of sustainable development, the need for introducing sustainable water management has begun in developed countries. The European Union has first joined a new era of water policy that establishes an integrated approach to water resource management. The main objective is to ensure good hydrological, chemical and ecological status of waters. Today, integral water management is an integral part of sustainable use of water, which is particularly highlighted in the EU Water Directives. Integrated Water Resources Management is a process that promotes a coordinated approach to management of water, land and other resources, without compromising the sustainability of the ecosystems. The management ultimately means measures of efficient water use, water recycling, elimination of losses, financial motivation for water saving, use of new sources, investment in education, science and information systems for monitoring and forecasting. Sustainable water management is based on the principle that water is an integral part of an ecosystem and it is natural, social and economical resource. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]