On its road to ED membership Serbia faces numerous challenges. Among important ones are how to solve the problems of environmental protection & sustainable management of natural resources. After defining sustainable development & its postulates, the author gives an overview of natural resources, this including land, water, air, as well as biodiversity, discussing their inter-dependence. She points to the relatedness between cultural & natural resources for sustainable development giving the "Derdap" National Park as an example. In the author's opinion, a very effective instrument for coping with these challenges is international co-operation in the field of sustainable use of natural & cultural-historical resources, from global connections & worldwide actions, to regional interconnections & co-operation including cross-border co-operation of neighboring countries in this area. References. Adapted from the source document.
Kaspijsko jezero najveća je vodom ispunjena depresija na svijetu. Prije raspada SSSR-a dijelile su ga samo dvije države, a nakon 1991. na njegovim obalama nalazi se pet država. Ovaj rad pokazuje da postoji uzročno-posljedični odnos između sukobljenih interesa država regije i svjetskih sila te regionalne nestabilnosti. Sukobljeni interesi prouzročili su nemogućnost postizanja dogovora o pravnom statusu jezera, doveli do militarizacije jezera te izazvali sukob oko iskorištavanja i transporta nafte i plina. Rješavanje dijela tih problema u najnovije vrijeme povećalo je stabilnost regije, ali je i izvedeno na takav način da je povećalo međunarodni utjecaj Rusije i spriječilo ulazak izvanjskih sila u regiju. ; Caspian Sea is the largest water filled depression in the world. Before the dissolution of the Soviet Union it was shared by only two countries, but, since 1991, it has been shared by five states. This essay shows that there is a causal relation between regional instability, and the conflicting interests of countries of the region and world powers. These conflicting interests have caused the inability to reach an agreement on the legal status of the body of water, led to its militarization; and caused the conflict over the exploitation and transportation of oil and gas. Solving part of these problems in recent times has increased the stability of the region, but was also carried out in such a way that it increased the international influence of Russia, and prevented the entry of external forces into the region.
Promatrana s aspekta prostornog planiranja, rijeka Sava je prostor sučeljavanja određenih prostornih, prirodnih i gospodarskih odrednica. Pravilno i svrsishodno planiranje ima neprocjenjivo značenje upravo zato što se jedino na takav način prostor rijeke može urediti za racionalno korištenje. Valja istaknuti da racionalno korištenje podrazumijeva i zaštitu ukupnih vrijednosti ovoga prostora. Posebnu pozornost potrebno je posvetiti definiranju prostornog obuhvata plana takvoga specifičnog prostora. Naime, postojeći prostorni planovi koncipirani su na način da im je rijeka Sava granica, a ne okosnica. Takav pristup, potaknut transgraničnom problematikom susjednih država, poglavito Hrvatske i BiH, onemogućuje racionalno korištenje, razvoj i zaštitu prostora. Preduvjeti pravilnog procesa planiranja područja rijeke Save su vrjednovanje i određivanje zajedničkih kriterija i elemenata korištenja ovoga prostora. To posljednje odnosi se na političke okolnosti jer se radi o rijeci koja protječe kroz nekoliko susjednih država. Dakle, radi se o prostornom planiranju koje, u slučaju rijeke Save, ima nadnacionalnu važnost jer svaki pogrješan korak dovodi u opasnost uravnoteženi i održivi razvoj širega prostora. Uzimajući u obzir svu složenost navedene problematike, svrha je ovoga rada dati doprinos razumijevanju procesa prostornog planiranja na način da ono rezultira održivim upravljanjem i razvojem savskog prostora. ; From the spatial planning aspect the river Sava is the meeting area of numerous spatial, natural and economic determinants. Appropriate and purposeful planning has an inestimable importance due to the fact that it is the only way for the rational utilization of the river basin. It should be emphasized that rational utilization also includes the overall protection of mentioned area. Special attention should be dedicated to the problem of defining spatial plan borders, because of the specific characteristics of the area. Namely,current spatial plans of the river Sava basin are outlined in a way that Sava river is their border instead of their skeleton. That approach, induced by cross-border issues between the neighbouring countries, especially Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, disables the rational utilization, development and protection of the area. The preconditions of purposefully planning process of the Sava river are evaluation and determination of the common utilization of criteria and elements of the area. The latter refers to political circumstances since the river Sava flowsthroughseveral neighbouring countries. Consequently, it is a question of a spatial planning which, in case of the Sava river, has above-national importance because every faulty step jeopardizes balanced and sustainable development of a wide area. Taking into consideration the whole complexity of above mentioned, the main aim of this paper is to give contribution to the understanding of the spatial planning process in the way that planning, by itself, results in the sustainable management and development of the Sava river area.
Svrha ovoga rada jest izrada sintetičnog pokazatelja pomoću kojeg bi se olakšalo identificiranje, vrednovanje i usporedba demografskih resursa. Sekundarni je cilj da se prema vrijednosti sintetičnog pokazatelja oblikuje tipologija prostornih jedinica u Republici Hrvatskoj. Sintetični pokazatelj nazvan je indeks demografskih resursa (ider ). Čine ga dvije osnovne sastavnice: demografski indeks (idem ) i indeks obrazovanosti (io ). Demografska masa uključena je u izračun, i to kao korektiv u obliku koeficijenta (k). Prvu sastavnicu indeksa čini jedanaest varijabli. Sadržava opći smjer demografskih promjena u prošlom razdoblju, najvažnije indikatore demografskog potencijala te sintetični pokazatelj prirodnoga kretanja i dobnog sastava stanovništva. Drugu sastavnicu indeksa čine četiri varijable. Sadržava obilježja dosegnutog stupnja obrazovanosti stanovništva te naznake budućih proporcija najobrazovanijega kontingenta. Na temelju dobivenih vrijednosti sintetičnog pokazatelja oblikovana je tipologija hrvatskih prostornih jedinica sa šest tipova demografskih resursa te su određena njihova temeljna obilježja. Sintetični pokazatelj demografskih resursa pokazao se relevantnim i primjenjivim na svim razinama hrvatskih prostornih jedinica. ; The purpose of this paper is to work out a synthetic indicator, which would help in identification, evaluation and comparison of demographic resources. The secondary aim is to form a spatial unit typology in the Republic of Croatia according to the synthetic indicator's value. The synthetic indicator has been named demographic resources index (ider ). It consists of two basic components: demographic index (idem ) and education index (io ). Population size is included in the calculation, specifically as a corrective in the form of a coefficient (k). The first index-component consists of eleven variables. It includes a general direction of demographic changes in the past period, the most important indicators of demographic potential and the synthetic indicator of the population natural change and age structure. The second index component consists of four variables. It includes the characteristics of the population's attained level of education, as well as indications of the most educated contingent's future proportions. Based on the obtained values of the synthetic indicator, a typology of Croatian territorial units has been formed with six types of demographic resources, and their basic characteristics have been determined. The synthetic indicator of demographic resources has turned out to be relevant and applicable on all levels of Croatian territorial units.
Western concepts of society, nature and technology have oftentimes been shaped by indigenous culture and tradition. Nevertheless, indigenous ancestral knowledge is now widely regarded obsolete. Perpetuating colonial thinking, the Western vision of our global future considers it only a matter of time until it is fully eliminated by the advancement of "progress". In a framework of Critical and Speculative Design (CSD), I investigate the legal, political, and social consequences of producing mezcal, a Mexican ancestral spirit, on the Croatian coast with Adriatic agaves: A process of production and exchange of knowledge by a Mexican indigenous "Maestro Mezcalero" (master mezcal producer) and a Croatian rakija distillery in Dalmatia. Together they show us a collaborative rural aspect of a potential future reality that employs indigenous knowledge to make use of natural resources, foster inter- cultural understanding and design alternative ways of production and life.
Western concepts of society, nature and technology have oftentimes been shaped by indigenous culture and tradition. Nevertheless, indigenous ancestral knowledge is now widely regarded obsolete. Perpetuating colonial thinking, the Western vision of our global future considers it only a matter of time until it is fully eliminated by the advancement of "progress". In a framework of Critical and Speculative Design (CSD), I investigate the legal, political, and social consequences of producing mezcal, a Mexican ancestral spirit, on the Croatian coast with Adriatic agaves: A process of production and exchange of knowledge by a Mexican indigenous "Maestro Mezcalero" (master mezcal producer) and a Croatian rakija distillery in Dalmatia. Together they show us a collaborative rural aspect of a potential future reality that employs indigenous knowledge to make use of natural resources, foster inter- cultural understanding and design alternative ways of production and life.
Razvoj zelenog socijalnog rada odvija se paralelno s ekološkim aktivizmom na globalnoj razini. Socijalni rad u Hrvatskoj u procesu je integriranja ekološkog pristupa u svakodnevne aktivnosti, pružanja usluga korisnicima i zagovaranja prava na zdrav okoliš. Nevladine organizacije građana aktivno sudjeluju u oblikovanju javnih politika na lokalnoj razini i šire, te unose održive promjene u zajednicu. Potreba da se socijalni radnici uključe u rješavanje ekoloških problema i izgradnju održivosti u zajednicama sve je vidljivija na globalnoj i lokalnoj razini. Prirodni svijet koji nas okružuje, primjerice klimatski uvjeti, uvelike određuju kakvi su prirodni resursi kojima raspolažemo. Socijalni radnik ne može zaobići činjenicu da raznolikosti ugrožavaju birokratski pristup koji se do sada koristio pa treba biti dovoljno tolerantan i osjetljiv za raznolikosti. Centraliziranim pristupom resursi se rijetko stavljaju tamo gdje su najviše potrebni što umanjuje sposobnost zajednice da se brine za sebe. Kako bismo se uspješno suočavali s izazovima i neuravnoteženosti u prirodnom okolišu, potrebno je razvijati i postaviti na odgovarajuću razinu otpornost zajednica. ; The development of green social work goes hand in hand with ecological activism on a global scale. Social work in Croatia has not yet integrated the ecological approach to everyday activities, providing services to users or advocating the right to a healthy environment. Non-governmental organizations of citizens actively participate in shaping public policies at local and wider level and contributing to sustainable change in the community. The need to involve social workers in solving environmental problems and building community sustainability is increasingly visible at the global and local level. The natural world around us, for example, climatic conditions largely determines what kind of natural resources we have. A social worker cannot overlook the fact that diversity endangers the bureaucratic approach that has hitherto been used, and should be sufficiently tolerant and sensitive to diversity. With a centralized approach, resources are rarely placed where they are most needed and thus undermine the community's ability to take care of themselves. In order to successfully face challenges and imbalances in the natural environment, community resistance needs to be developed.
Budući da je voda jedan od najvažnijih prirodnih resursa, potrebno je njome dobro i učinkovito upravljati. Premda je Hrvatska bogata vodom, sektor vodoopskrbe i odvodnje suočava se s velikim pristupanja Europskoj uniji. Uz usklađivanje pravnih propisa s pravnom stečevinom Unije (acquis communautaire), institucije i tvrtke koje se bave vodoopskrbom i odvodnjom morat će prihvatiti nove načine poslovanja. To će doves ti do integriranog upravljanja vodom, temeljenog na načelima održivog razvoja. Potrebno je revidirati politiku određivanja cijena vode u Hrvatskoj i oblikovati ju prema Okvirnoj direktivi o vodama Europske unije. U radu se navode koraci koje je potrebno poduzeti kako bi se ostvarili visoki standardi Unije u sektoru vodoopskrbe, kojiima značajan društveni, ekološki i gospodarski utjecaj. Poboljšanja u sektoru vodoopskrbe i odvodnje ne utječu samo na Hrvatsku, već i na cijelu regiju, budući da su hrvatski vodni resursi dio nekoliko riječnih slivova. ; Since water is one of the most valuable natural resources, it needs good governance and efficient management. Although Croatia is water rich country, its water sector is facing with major challenges during the EU accession process. Besides legal harmonization with EU acquis communautaire, water institutions and water supply companies will need to accept new operating models. This will lead to the integral water management, based on the principles of sustainable development. Water pricing policy in Croatia needs to be re-evaluated and structured according to the Water Framework Directive. This work presents necessary steps that should be under taken in order to achieve high EU standards in the water sector that has significant social, environmental and economic impact. The improvements in the water sector would have not only national, but also broader regional character, since Croatian water resources are significant part of several river basins.
Klimatske promjene su jedan od najvećih izazova za postizanje ciljeva održivog razvoja. Formiranje odgovarajućih institucionalnih okvira za upravljanje klimatskim promjenama, koji uključuju i koordiniraju brojne interese i aktivnosti različitih aktera, razina i sektora, problem je i za zemlje jugoistočne Europe. Bosna i Hercegovina (BiH), Hrvatska, Slovenija i Srbija imaju značajne prirodne resurse koji su bili ugroženi proteklih godina zbog prirodnih katastrofa, što je utjecalo i na sektor šumarstva. Cilj rada je proučiti institucionalne okvire u šumarstvu i zaštiti prirode, kao i stavove ispitanika o kompetencijama relevantnih institucija i organizacija, identificirati potrebe za poboljšanjem postojećeg okvira i ocijeniti njihove interese i utjecaje u procesu upravljanja klimatskim promjenama. Prikupljanje podataka provedeno je korištenjem intervjua, u razdoblju od studenog 2016. do travnja 2017. godine. Protokol za intervju sastojao se od 22 pitanja podijeljenih u pet skupina. U svrhu ovoga rada analizirani su odgovori na pitanja u vezi s institucionalnim okvirima za upravljanje klimatskim promjenama u šumarstvu i zaštiti prirode. Uzorak je činilo 29 ispitanika (Federacija BiH-8, Hrvatska-6, Slovenija-5, Srbija-10), odnosno predstavnika javnih uprava i javnih službi u šumarstvu i zaštiti prirode, poduzeća i ustanova za gospodarenje državnim šumama i upravljanje zaštićenim područjima, obrazovnih i istraživačkih organizacija te organizacija civilnog sektora. Ispitanici su odabrani probnim uzorkovanjem (uzorak na bazi vrijednosnog suda). Ispitanici su bili predstavnici institucija i organizacija na nacionalnoj razini upravljanja u šumarstvu i zaštiti prirode, koji su izravno ili neizravno povezani s problematikom klimatskih promjena u odabranim oblastima. O postojećim institucionalnim okvirima, 52,4% ispitanika nema pozitivno mišljenje, a 85,7% se zalaže za njihovo unapređenje, u smislu poboljšanja suradnje i koordinacije između različitih sektora, institucija i organizacija. Značajne su razlike u procjeni interesa i utjecaja institucija i organizacija u upravljanju klimatskim promjenama među ispitanicima iz Slovenije i Hrvatske, kao i onima iz Federacije BiH i Srbije. Ispitanici iz područja zaštite prirode procjenjuju da je interes veći u odnosu na predstavnike šumarskog sektora (ispitanici iz područja zaštite prirode smatraju da je interes "veoma visok" – prosječna ocjena 4,6, a iz sektora šumarstva da je "visok" – prosječna ocjena 4,1). Potrebna su daljnja istraživanja o suradnji i koordinaciji svih sudionika na različitim razinama upravljanja, kao i drugih elemenata koji, uz institucionalne okvire, dovode do stvaranja odgovornog sustava upravljanja klimatskim promjenama i rješavanja različitih izazova klimatskih promjena. ; Global environmental and ecological problems such as climate change and other related issues (e.g. biodiversity losses) do not recognize state boundaries. Therefore, intentions to address these problems require a multi-actor, multi-sector and multilevel approach. The concept that enables joint effort against these problems implies an active participation of all stakeholders, establishes the rules for shared responsibilities and strives to make efficient and effective procedures for addressing these issues is known as "governance" (Mutabdžija, 2012).Climate change and occurance of extreme events are presenting a threat to the natural resources, exposing the vulnerabilities of current resource governance regimes, including also forestry and nature conservation. The occurance of extreme events in last several years thretened the natural resources and impacted the forestry sector in all four selected countries of Southeast Europe (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia, and Slovenia). This has provided a further arguments for understanding the institutional framework for climate change governance in forestry and nature conservation as important element in dealing with uncertanties posed by the climate change challenges on natural resources.Hence, the aim of the paper is to examine the institutional frameworks of forestry and nature conservation, as well as the attitudes of respondents about the competences of the relevant institutions and organizations, to identify the need to improve the existing framework and to evaluate their interests and impacts in climate change governance.In this research were used individual, structured interviews as a research technique in collecting the primary data. The questionnaire consisted of 22 questions, divided into 5 groups. For the purposes of this paper, responses to questions related to institutional frameworks for climate change governance in forestry and nature conservation are analyzed. The sample consisted of 29 representatives (Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina – 8, Croatia – 6, Serbia – 10, Slovenia – 5) from public administrations and services in forestry and nature conservation, enterprises and organization for forest and protected area management, educational and research organizations, and non-governmental organizations. The respondents were selected by judgemental sampling. Current institutional framework for climate change governance comprises of various institutions and organizations in all analyzed countries (Table 1). In selected countries, there is a clear division of responsibilities between public administration institutions in forestry and nature conservation (these institutions are directly or indirectly are related to forestry). There is a number of common primary objectives within the given competencies common to the same organizational category (Table 2), in all four countries. Despite current institutional and organizational variaty and competency alignment between different institutions and organizations, there is a need for further improvement of institutional framework for climate change governance through cooperation and coordination, accross different sectors, institutions and organizations, as stated by the respondents attittudes (Table 3 and 4). Respondents attitudes towards the interest and influence of institutions/organizations on climate change governance are mostly showing a visible interest but indicating challenges in providing suitable inflluence (Table 5). Also, visible discrepancy in assessment of the interest and influence of institutions and organizations on climate change governance is between the respondents from Slovenia and Croatia at one side and respondents from Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia at the other side, indicates differences in inclusion of climate change challenges accross different competency levels. Regardless of the category of institutions and organizations, the respondents recognized the importance of the investigated issues and they assessed its interest as "high" and "very high" (Table 6).Further development of suitable institutional frameworks for climate change governance in forestry and nature conservation needs additional attention especially in the field of multilevel coordination between different actors and their activities, as well as the acknowledgment of potentially significant influence forestry sector might have in climate change governance.
Ovaj rad govori o indijsko-pakistanskim odnosima, a u središtu je pozornosti njihov sukob koji je nastao osamostaljenjem od Britanije te podjelom teritorija na dvije države. U radu se daje povijesni pregled koji slijedi hipotezu da povijesni odnosi, u kombinaciji s trenutnim vodstvima tih dviju država, upućuju na mogućnost ponovnog izbijanja sukoba koji bi mogao prerasti u regionalni, pa čak i svjetski problem. Nadalje, daje se pregled trenutnih odnosa i savezništava sukobljenih strana. Nastavno na početnu hipotezu, prikazan je scenarij nuklearnog sukoba koji bi stvorio neizmjernu štetu za regije Kašmir i Džammu. One većinom industrijski ovise o prirodi, a upravo se oko njih vodi glavni sukob. U zaključku se nazire doza optimizma jer se velike sile najvjerojatnije neće direktno uključiti u mogući ratni sukob, no mnoge opasnosti ipak postoje. Povijest ukazuje na mogućnost da Indija i Pakistan zarate i po peti put. Moglo bi se očekivati da će provokacija rata ponovno doći s pakistanske strane, a trenutnom indijskom vodstvu ne bi dugo trebalo da na takvu provokaciju odgovori. ; This paper deals with the subject of India-Pakistan relations with a primary focus on the conflict which arose between them due to gaining independence from Britain and the subsequent division of territory into the two countries. This paper provides a historical overview which follows the hypothesis that historical relations combined with the two countries' current leaderships indicate the possibility of conflict recurrence that could evolve into a regional and even global problem. Furthermore, it gives an overview of the conflicting parties' current relations and alliances. Following the initial hypothesis, a scenario is presented of a nuclear conflict that would inflict immense damage on the Kashmir and Jammu regions if realised. They both have industries that rely primarily on natural resources and it is these regions that are the focal points of the conflict. The conclusion allows for some optimism, as the great powers most likely would not become directly involved in the possible armed conflict. However, many dangers persist. History suggests that India and Pakistan could go to war for the fifth time. A war-provoking act can be expected to once again come from the Pakistani side, and the current Indian leadership would not much hesitate to respond to such provocation.
Although it is not the primary reason for Russian economic collapse in Aug 1998, the permanent crisis of the Russian political system after 1991 had contributed to this breakdown. A major role in all this was played by the process of privatization by which Russian natural & economic resources remained in the hands of the political/economic elite. The crisis of the political system in Russia has another consequence -- bringing into question not only the attained degree of democratic development but also the future of democracy in Russia. 34 References. Adapted from the source document.
Cilj je istraživanja ustanoviti kritične čimbenike uspjeha participacije privatnoga sektora u vodoopskrbi zemalja s niskim i srednjim dohotkom. Mogućnosti iznalaženja kritičnih čimbenika prikazani su kroz studiju slučaja participacije privatnoga sektora u vodoopskrbi Manile, općenito najvećega projekta participacije privatnoga sektora u oblasti vodoopskrbe. Na ovaj način pokazuje se da su od presudnoga značaja kvaliteta resursa vodovoda, snaga konzorcija, privrženost partnera, javna podrška i političko okruženje. ; The purpose of the research is to establish critical success factors of private sector participation in the case of water supply services of low and middle income countries. The possibility of establishing these factors is presented through a case study of private sector participation in Manila's water supply services, generally the largest private sector participation project in water supply. By applying that approach it is found that the quality of operator's resources, the strength of consortium, partners' commitment, public support and the political environment are of crucial importance.
Razvoj društveno odgovornih politika i praksi promatra se ne samo preko prizme konkurentske prednosti, nego kao ključan čimbenik za održivu budućnost tvrtke, ali i društva u cjelini. Promocijom društveno odgovornoga poslovanja tvrtke šalju poruke različitim skupinama kao što su ulagači, potrošači, zaposlenici te tako ulažu u svoju budućnost. Niz dokumenata i deklaracija kao što su UN Global Compact i Strategija održivog razvoja naglašavaju važnost društveno odgovornoga ponašanja. Potrošači su sve svjesniji značenja takva ponašanja tvrtki te, u skladu s tim, imaju i očekivanja odgovornoga ponašanja. Činjenica je da globalno zatopljenje te sve veće iskorištavanje prirodnih resursa potiču primjenu društveno odgovornoga poslovanja (DOP-a), kako na državnim razinama i institucijama pisanjem raznih naputaka, globalnih ciljeva, tako i na korporativnim razinama uključivanjem u strategije kompanija. Održivi razvoj smatra se ključem opstanka društva. U Bosni i Hercegovini društveno odgovorno ponašanje nejasno je i složeno definirano, zarobljeno u raljama složeno ustavno-pravnoga poretka države, fragmentiranosti BiH tržišta, nedovoljne razvijenosti zemlje, složenosti donošenja bilo kakvih odluka te filantropijskoga razmišljanja unutar kompanija. Proces približavanja Bosne i Hercegovine Europskoj uniji odvija se sporo. Godišnji izvještaji, smjernice i politike stalno ukazuju na potrebe bržega razvoja socioekonomskoga okruženja. Cilj je ovoga rada prikazati ekonomske i pravne pretpostavke za razvoj društveno odgovornoga poslovanja u Bosni i Hercegovini. Za cjelovitiju sliku primjene DOP-a u praksi, bit će obrađeni primjeri tvrtki. ; The development of socially responsible politics and praxis is viewed not only through the prism of competitive advantage, but as a key factor for sustainable future of a company, as well as for the society as a whole. By promoting corporate social responsibility, the companies send messages to different groups, such as investors, consumers, employees and in that way they invest in their future. A series of documents and declarations such as UN Global Impact and Strategy of Sustainable Development emphasize the importance of corporate social responsibility. Consumers are becoming more aware of such behaviour of a company, and following that they have the expectations of responsible behaviour. It is evident that global heating and increased exploit of natural resources initiate a change of the corporate social responsibility (CSR) on both the state and institutional levels through adoption of different instructions and global goals, and on corporate levels through inclusion in the companies' strategies. Sustainable development is considered the key to the survival of society. Corporate social behaviour in Bosnia and Herzegovina is unclear and defined in a complex way, trapped in the composite constitutional-legal system of the country, influenced by fragmentation of B&H market, insufficient development of the country, the complexity of adoption of any kind of decisions and philanthropic thinking within companies. The process of accession of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the EU runs slowly. Annual reports, instructions and politics are constantly indicating the need for quicker development of socio-economic environment. The goal of this work is to present economic and legal assumptions for the development of corporate social responsibility in Bosnia and Herzegovina. For the complete picture of the application of CSR in practice, the examples of companies will be elaborated.
U Hrvatskoj, kao i u svim mediteranskim zemljama, već se stoljećima njeguje tradicija proizvodnje grožđa i vina. Čitav niz geografskih i klimatskih osobitosti, ali i povijesno društvenih okolnosti, uvjetovale su da se tijekom stoljeća na malome teritoriju pojavi velika raznolikost sortimenta vinove loze. U 19. stoljeću pojavom filoksere i kriptogenih bolesti te gospodarsko-ekonomskih neprilika dolazi do masovnog napuštanja tradicionalnog načina vinogradarenja te izumiranja brojnih sorata vinove loze. Znanstveni projekt "Ampelografska i genetička evaluacija autohtonih sorata vinove loze" kao i niz stručnih projekata na Agronomskom fakultetu u Zagrebu pokrenuti su s ciljem detaljne evaluacije preostalog sortimenta vinove loze u Republici Hrvatskoj i njegove revitalizacije. U isto vrijeme aktivnom državnom politikom povećanja proizvodnih površina pod trajnim nasadima učinjeni su veliki koraci u procesu gospodarske revitalizacije određenog broja autohtonih sorata. Proizvodnja sadnog materijala vinove loze u razdoblju od 2004. godine do 2010. godine bilježi kontinuirani rast, a svoj vrhunac doživljava 2006. i 2007. godine. Povećanje proizvodnje vidljivo je i kod autohtonih sorata - kako po ukupnoj količini tako i po povećanju broja sorata. U proizvodnji cjepova auohtonog sortimenta najveći udio zauzimaju tradicionalno najpopularnije sorte kao što su Plavac mali i Malvazija istarska, ali slijede ih i sorte Debit, Plavina, Babić, Maraština, Pošip, Žlahtina te neke druge sorte poput Crljenka kaštelanskog i Malvasije dubrovačke. Početak proizvodnje sadnog materijala određenog dijela autohonih sorata možemo povezati s rezultatima ranije navedenih projekata. Te činjenice govore o sve većoj popularnosti, ali i važnosti autohtonih sorata na hrvatskom vinskom tržištu, što svakako pridonosi reputaciji Hrvatske kao mediteranske zemlje vrlo bogate vinogradarske i vinarske kulture te očuvanih biljnih resursa. ; In Croatia, like in all Mediterranean countries, there is a centuries-old tradition in grape and wine production. A whole set of geographical and climate characteristics, next to historical and social circumstances, caused diversity in grapevine cultivars in such a small territory. Economic problems, together with the emersion of phylloxera and cryptogenic diseases in the 19th century caused the disappearance of traditional ways in viticulture along with the extinction of respectable number of cultivars of the grapevine. Scientific project "Ampelographic and genetic evaluation of the autochthonous grapevine cultivars", next to many other projects on the Faculty of Agriculture in Zagreb were started with the purpose of making a detailed evaluation of the remaining grapevine cultivars in Croatia and their revitalization. At the same time, an active government policy supporting the increase of grapevine production resulted in an economic revitalization of a certain number of autochthonous grapevine cultivars. The production of the grapevine planting material in the period from 2004 to 2010 grew continuously and reached its top in 2006 and 2007. When it comes to autochthonous cultivars, the upsurge in the production is visible as in the total quantity, so in the increasing number of cultivars. In the production of planting material of the autochthonous cultivars, the highest share belongs to traditionally the most popular cultivars Plavac Mali and Malvazija istarska, following by cultivars Debit, Plavina, Babic, Marastina, Posip, Zlahtina, Crljenak kastelanski and Malvasija dubrovacka. The beginning of the production of the planting material of certain autochthonous cultivars can be associated with the results of the projects mentioned above. These facts show the increase in the popularity and importance of the autochthonous cultivars in Croatian wine market, which certainly encourages Croatia's reputation of a Mediterranean country with a very rich grape vine and wine culture and preserved natural resources.
