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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

OdRaST Centre at the Sustainability Festival: What is Your Ecological Footprint?

On Friday, May 22, 2026, the Split Pazar (the area in front of Tommy, next to the flower stalls) became a hub for sustainable development, volunteering, and active citizenship. As part of the "Croatia Volunteers" campaign and on the occasion of the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development, the Sustainability Festival was held, organized by a coalition of local NGOs from Split.

Among the numerous exhibitors, the Centre for Transdisciplinary Promotion of Sustainable Development (OdRaST), presented by our Assis. Prof. Ivana Jadrić, PhD, actively participated in this public and inclusive event.

Our booth attracted significant attention from visitors thanks to an educational poster titled "I am many things, but am I sustainable? – Why living sustainably matters: A personal perspective." We discussed how our daily choices—from food and transportation to energy and plastic consumption—directly impact the health of the planet and how sustainability is not about sacrifice but about thoughtful and conscious action.

Interactive Activities at the OdRaST Center Booth:

  • Ecological Footprint Check: By scanning a QR code on-site, visitors were able to calculate their own ecological footprint and learn how many natural resources they consume in their daily lives.

  • Eco-Detective: Through a fun and educational game called "Be an Eco-Detective," generations of all ages—from the youngest to the oldest—had the opportunity to identify hidden energy "vampires" and learn simple steps to reduce waste and save resources.

The entire festival offered a rich program: citizens enjoyed offerings of local products, participated in the "Wanna Swap?" (Oš se minjat?) swap meet aimed at reusing items and reducing waste and exchanged ideas on how to collectively build a better and more sustainable local community.

We would like to thank the organizers for the invitation, as well as all the citizens who visited our booth, scanned the QR code, played the eco-detective game, and took another step toward a more conscious and responsible lifestyle!

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