What does the moment look like when a citizen decides not to remain silent in the face of environmental injustice?

The first case study from the analysis “From Diversity to Justice – Equal in the Right to a Healthy and Sustainable Environment for All” raises a key question: where does personal responsibility end, and where does institutional responsibility begin?

The study addresses the topic of pollution reporting and presents the real challenges citizens encounter, such as:

• insufficient information about existing reporting mechanisms,
• feelings of discouragement and lack of trust in institutions,
• the gap between legal possibilities and their practical implementation.

Through this case study, a broader discussion is opened on civic participation, transparency, and the role of institutions in environmental protection. Rather than offering ready-made answers, the study poses questions that are essential for building a more responsible and inclusive society.

📘 The case study is available in four languages – Macedonian, Albanian, Romani, and English.

👉 Read the full case study here

ℹ️ The case study was developed within the project “ZZZ – Together for Green Advocacy for Environmental Protection”, funded by the Government of Switzerland through the Civica Mobilitas program, and implemented by the Center for Youth Activism KRIK, Center for Social Initiatives “Nadez”, and the Association of Social Workers of Macedonia – ZSRM.

The views expressed in this publication are the sole responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Government of Switzerland, Civica Mobilitas, or the organizations implementing the program.