fea is regional non-governmental organization, established in 2007, with it's offices in Sarajevo and Belgrade. The most important areas of fea’s operations to date are: -transition from government to governance and enhanced democracy in the management of natural resources and protected areas, -responsible management of natural resources (especially forests and land) and sustainable, environmentally-sound and rural development, -support to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), -implementation of international multilateral environmental agreements (United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification - UNCCD, United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity- UNCBD and United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change - UNFCCC), -empowering women, young people, and rural communities. fea’s tools for actions are: -project design and management at national and regional level -contributing technical expertise and knowledge and conducting desk and field research -applied research supporting informed decision-making; design and implementation of surveys, focus groups discussions and community information sessions -development and implementation of the Advocacy Action Plan(s), developing policy dialogue and influencing policy-makers -development and implementation of the Stakeholder Engagement Plan(s) and facilitation of the stakeholder consultations -design and implementation of public awareness campaigns at local and national level -support to the public administration, CSO and communities capacity building -IT - design and development of portals and websites, information systems and GIS based interactive maps -organisation of various events: workshops, roundtables, study tours etc. -international/regional cooperation, networking and building partnerships -conducting non-formal environmental education and introducing forest pedagogy practices -other: publishing, fundraising, marketing, social media, etc.