CGES - SS Brezna

On 7 August 2025, three representatives of the Citizens’ Initiative “Save Brezna”, a community initiative integrated by 75 residents of Gornja Brezna, Montenegro, submitted a complaint to IPAM regarding the CGES - SS Brezna project (OP ID 54749). The Requesters allege that the project threatens the existence and sustainable future of the village, which is described as a growing, vibrant community focused on tourism, agriculture, and livestock. They raise concerns about: increased noise and electromagnetic fields, with potential health risks (especially to children); loss of property value and erosion of economic activity (notably eco-tourism). 

According to the complaint, local residents were not informed about the Project and no public consultation or hearing was held. They also allege that there is no access to an effective grievance mechanism. They demand relocation of the substation to a non-populated area. Prior to contacting IPAM, the Requesters sought to resolve the issues via the  Client, local and national authorities, and the EBRD Montenegro Office without adequate resolution.