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Center for Transdisciplinary Promotion of Sustainable Development OdRaST

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Poljička cesta 35
21 000 Split

Head of the Center

Asst. Prof.  Ivana Restović, Ph.D.
irestovic@ffst.hr 

 

Center members:

Assoc. Prof. Bruno Curko, Ph.D.
bcurko@ffst.hr

Assoc. Prof. Ivanka Buzov, Ph.D.
ibuzov@ffst.hr

Assoc. Prof. Marita Brčić Kuljiš, Ph.D.
mbrcic@ffst.hr

Asst. Prof. Mila Bulic, Ph.D.
mbulic@ffst.hr

 Tamara Ljubičić,
Head of the department for international cooperation and public relations
ljubicic@ffst.hr 

 

ABOUT THE CENTER OdRaST

The green transition is one of the strategic priorities of the EU in the coming period, and sustainability is one of the key development principles. In order to contribute to the achievement of the sustainable development goals, to implement the knowledge and develop the need for life in the only possible acceptable way, the idea of ​​establishing the Center for Transdisciplinary Promotion of Sustainable Development - OdRaST was born.

The OdRaST Center will promote the global sustainable development goals by connecting its three fundamental components: society, the environment and the economy, encouraging processes of awareness, reflection and efforts aimed at modern economic and social development in a protected environment.

 

TASKS OF THE CENTER OdRaST

The basic task of the OdRaST Center is to enable the promotion and realization of sustainable development goals not only through education, but also through the implementation of various activities of lifelong and socially useful learning, a transdisciplinary approach research, innovative and original projects, high-quality interactive forums among students and teachers of the Faculty , including employees of the University of Split. Special attention will be given to cooperation with local and wider community stakeholders, as well as experts of various profiles at the national and international level, with an emphasis on international cooperation with related centers and/or other institutions and faculties, which creates a basis for intellectual exchange and accumulation of contributions from different actors, disciplines, activities and institutions that see a certain problem from their own perspectives.

The establishment of the Center OdRaST is in line with the goals of the Development Strategy of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Split 2021-2025. and with the Strategy of the University of Split 2021-2025.

 

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

The aspiration of modern society is to live in prosperity with economic development, respecting the needs of all people and preserving the environment, in other words to live in a sustainable way. The concept of sustainable development can be interpreted in different ways depending on the viewing perspective, therefore there are numerous definitions of sustainable development in literature and everyday speech. However, each definition has in common the term balance, which refers to "satisfying the needs of the present generation, without jeopardizing the ability of future generations to satisfy their needs."

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are an urgent call for action by all countries - developed and developing - in a global partnership. They recognize that ending poverty and other deprivations must go hand-in-hand with strategies that improve health and education, reduce inequality, and spur economic growth – all while tackling climate change and working to preserve our oceans and forests.

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05.08.2026

Public Lecture Delivered by Dr. Natalija Dunić as Part of the "Friendship in May, 2026" Event

As part of this year's Friendship in May Gatherngs 2026 event, a public lecture titled "Challenges of Climate Change" was held on Friday, May 22, in Hall P16, delivered by Dr. Natalija Dunić from the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries.

The lecture was jointly organized by the Centre for Transdisciplinary Promotion of Sustainable Development (OdRaST) and the Centre for Research and Education in Human Rights. Students of the course Man, Environment, and Health also attended the event, which served as an excellent addition to their curriculum and an opportunity to deepen their understanding of the interdependence of ecological systems and human health.

In her presentation, Dr. Natalija Dunić addressed the key causes and global mechanisms of climate change, with a particular focus on changes in the physical parameters of marine systems. The central part of the lecture was dedicated to analyzing sea temperature rise trends and the consequences that ocean and sea warming have on marine biodiversity, ocean currents, and local ecosystems, such as the Adriatic Sea.

A rich visual and empirical foundation added special value and dynamism to the lecture. Attendees had the opportunity to view advanced simulations of future climate scenarios as well as official graphic representations and data from relevant international sources (such as official NASA platforms and oceanographic databases). Clear comparative graphs were used to illustrate warming dynamics over the decades, making complex physical-oceanographic processes accessible to a broader audience.

We extend our gratitude to Dr. Natalija Dunić for an exceptionally informative presentation, as well as to all attendees for their participation and active engagement.

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