Bern Convention

Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats

The complaint was submitted in 2021 by Earth Thrive on the construction of a lithium mine in the Jadar River Valley and supporting infrastructures such as a processing plant, a tailings storage facility area, and roads, which will, according to the complainant, impact a total area of about 293 km including Emerald Network sites.

The complaint states that the mine causes the loss of plant and animal species, reduced habitat connectivity, pollution (air, soil, water), major deforestation due to road construction and tailings, bioaccumulation of heavy metals, and leaching within rivers and streams.

 Key Timeline

• 2021 - Case registration

 Other countries possibly concerned

• N/A

 Other international organisations involved

• N/A

 Documents

Complaint form

Regular reports to the Bureau and/or Standing Committee

Please note that all reports received by a Party during one calendar year are included in one single report for that year. Some older reports are not available in digital form.

Other information / documents