VOICED : Bosnian nature reserve threatened by hydr

Hutovo Blato, a nature reserve in Bosnia, is home to over 240 bird species but faces threats from a planned hydroelectric project. The project could transform the area into peatland, harming wildlife and agriculture. Environmental groups oppose the project, which is part of a larger hydroelectric system in Bosnia and Croatia. The project could worsen salinization in Croatia's Metkovic region, affecting crops. Bosnia, a rare electricity exporter in Southeast Europe, uses only 30% of its hydroelectric potential, but the environmental cost of increasing this is high.

How has the local wildlife, particularly bird species, been affected by the changes in the environment due to the hydroelectric project?

What are the potential environmental consequences of the planned hydroelectric project in southern Bosnia?

What measures are being proposed to mitigate the negative effects of the hydroelectric project?

What concerns do farmers in the Metkovic region have regarding the hydroelectric project?

Discuss the economic implications of the hydroelectric project for the agriculture sector in the region.