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How people in Montenegro are making their country cleaner

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Briefings

Montenegro aims to join the EU by 2028 but faces a 98% waste recycling rate gap. The EkoGard organization uses the Digital Spark project to map illegal dumpsites and analyze environmental conditions, transforming field observations into data tools that help activists and local institutions address systemic waste management gaps.

Key points

• Montenegro's waste recycling rate is less than 2 percent, significantly below the EU's 50 percent target.
• Illegal dumpsites are widespread, with over 100 closures reported in one year but hundreds more remaining unaddressed.

Context

The Digital Spark project supports Montenegro's EU accession goals through the Regional Support Mechanism EECA. UNECE reviews confirm progress in legal frameworks, though waste management remains a critical bottleneck requiring community-led solutions.

Limitations

Evidence covers only the EkoGard organization's activities and findings; broader national statistics and long-term impact data are unavailable. Uncertainty exists regarding the full extent of illegal dumpsite numbers and the effectiveness of current interventions.

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