The selection of technologies in the water management sector in Bosnia and Herzegovina for the reduction of GHG emissions by using Backcasting and the assessment methods for technology needs

In Bosnia and Herzegovina, climate change is increasingly considered to be the matter of key strategic importance, especially by local authorities and the academic community. The State development vision is that by 2025 Bosnia and Herzegovina (B&H) will be a sustainable and progressive 'green economy'. The implementation of measures for the reduction of greenhouse gases emission is an optimal opportunity and a chance to start a technological transition with international professional and financial help. In B&H, through consultative activities, seven priority sectors for the adaptation to climate changes were identified: agriculture, biodiversity and vulnerable ecosystems, energy (hydro-energy), forestry, public health, tourism and water resources/water management. Water management and agriculture are considered as main priorities that have a significant impact on other sectors. Having in mind its descriptive character and the characteristic of the problem solving at the very beginning, the backcasting approach is much more convenient for solving long-term problems and for offering long-term sustainable solutions. The aim of this paper is the identification of optimal technologies in the water management sector using the backcasting approach which can be applied in B&H, and their analysis through the TNAssess software to evaluate their acceptability and the possibilities of their use in B&H.