A Comparative Analysis of Environmental Activism in Albania, Romania and Serbia: Lessons in Civil Society Enforcement of Administrative Law

Environmental activism by civil society plays a crucial role in enforcing administrative law, particularly where public authorities lack capacity to ensure compliance with environmental regulations. A comparative analysis of three Balkan cases—Roșia Montană (Romania), Vjosa River (Albania), and Jadar Valley (Serbia)—reveals key factors that drive or hinder such activism. The study identifies how grassroots movements and NGOs hold both public authorities and private investors accountable, contributing to sustainable development by ensuring access to environmental justice. By examining legal mobilization strategies and social movement dynamics, the research provides insights into effective enforcement mechanisms in administrative law, emphasizing the importance of civil society engagement in safeguarding environmental protection.

Todorović, B. (2025). A Comparative Analysis of Environmental Activism in Albania, Romania and Serbia: Lessons in Civil Society Enforcement of Administrative Law. Juridical Tribune - Review of Comparative and International Law, 15(1), 108–140. https://doi.org/10.62768/tbj/2025/15/1/07