On a cold morning in Sarajevo, 10-year-old Emina walks to school, wearing a mask to protect her lungs from the smog. Like many children in the region, she navigates that often limit her outdoor activities. Emissions from transport and heating are major contributors to this problem.
How can the Western Balkans build healthier communities and increase productivity in a region that is home to some of Europe’s most polluted cities? For kids like Emina, their future depends on the choices governments make in their transportation policies.