Learning a new language opens doors to understanding a culture and its concerns more profoundly. As discussions around climate and the environment become increasingly important worldwide, having a relevant vocabulary is essential. Bosnian, a South Slavic language spoken primarily in Bosnia and Herzegovina, is rich with words and phrases describing nature, weather, and environmental issues.

Klima (Climate)
Referring to the general weather conditions typical for a region over a long period, “klima” is a foundational term in environmental discussions.
Promjene u klimi su očigledne posljednjih godina.

Okoliš (Environment)
This term encompasses the natural surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives and operates.
Moramo zaštititi naš okoliš ako želimo očuvati prirodu.

Zagađenje (Pollution)
“Zagađenje” refers to the presence in or introduction into the environment of a substance which has harmful or poisonous effects.
Industrijsko zagađenje je veliki problem u urbanim područjima.

Toplogredni efekt (Greenhouse effect)
It’s the trapping of the sun’s warmth in a planet’s lower atmosphere due to the greater transparency of the atmosphere to visible radiation from the sun than to infrared radiation emitted from the planet’s surface.
Toplogredni efekt uzrokuje globalno zatopljenje.

Održivost (Sustainability)
The ability to maintain or support an activity or process over the long term defines “održivost.”
Održivost bi trebala biti u srcu svake industrijske politike.

Obnovljivi izvori (Renewable resources)
These are natural resources that can be replenished on a human timescale, such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves, and geothermal heat.
Obnovljivi izvori energije su budućnost energetskog sektora.

Zaštita prirode (Nature conservation)
The practice of protecting wild plant and animal species and their habitats to prevent those species from going extinct.
Zaštita prirode je ključna za očuvanje biološke raznolikosti.

Ugrožene vrste (Endangered species)
Species that are at risk of extinction due to various factors, such as habitat loss, poaching, or changes in climate.
Brojne ugrožene vrste bi mogle nestati ako ne djelujemo brzo.

Otpad (Waste)
Materials that are not needed and are disposed of are termed as “otpad.”
Smanjenje otpada je važno za smanjenje utjecaja na okoliš.

Recikliranje (Recycling)
The process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects is known as “recikliranje.”
Recikliranje pomaže u smanjenju potrebe za novim sirovinama.

Understanding and using these terms can help learners of Bosnian participate in meaningful conversations about the pressing issue of our time: preserving our planet. As you continue your language journey, remember that each new word not only enhances your linguistic skills but also contributes to a global dialogue that could shape the future of our climate and environment.