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The topics of energy transition and environmental protection are getting more and more attention in the public space, from national contexts to the international agenda. Nevertheless, taking into account existing research and official reports related to these topics and processes, Bosnia and Herzegovina seems to be lagging behind when it comes to improvement and protection of the environment. In general terms, though, all conclusions point that local communities are an essential part of the system without which both environmental protection or energy transition can be complete. Therefore, this overview aims to connect variety of aspects related to “green” topics in Bosnia and Herzegovina by offering a concise insight relating to BiH’s involvement in and with the work of international organizations, a look into political economy aspects of energy transition in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and lastly a list of potentials for local communities in BiH. The conclusions related to those potentials are given based on existing legal solutions that allow participation of local self-government units in these processes as well as best practice examples from other cities and municipalities outside of BiH. Given the administrative make-up and the scope of this overview, the focus is put on Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and federation-level legal provisions related to environmental protection. The overview notes disbalance among the existing legal provisions (environmental protection) or a rather lack thereof (energy transition) when it comes to local self-government units. Still, potentials do exist and are implementable, especially when it comes to energy efficacy, participation in international projects, development of “smart” cities and lastly, education of the citizens and improving citizen participation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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