People connecting knowledge and action

Ekologija.hr is an independent platform dedicated to verified information in the public interest. We connect experts, communities and institutions to encourage sustainable solutions and stronger, more resilient communities.

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From idea to platform

Core development team and editorial leadership

Davor, Sanela and Fran form the initial core team, connecting strategic development, editorial responsibility and expert knowledge, and jointly setting the direction of the Ekologija.hr platform.

Davor Marolt

Strategic leadership

Davor Marolt, Graduate Engineer

Originator and Director of Strategic Development

Sanela Dropulić

Editorial leadership

Sanela Dropulić, Journalism graduate

Editor-in-Chief and Executive Director

Fran Poštenjak

Professional development

Fran Poštenjak, MSc

Director of professional development, urban forestry and community solutions

Trust is built through openness

Editorial team and editorial responsibility

The Ekologija.hr editorial team is responsible for fact-checking, clearly labelling content types and transparently correcting errors.

Editorial decisions are made independently of the platform's commercial and operational interests, according to its published principles and in the public interest.

Verified sources

When selecting and processing information, we check relevant sources, compare statements and clearly indicate the limits of the available data.

Clearly labelled content

We clearly identify content types, authorship, sources and any limitations of the available information.

Corrections and transparency

We correct errors openly and clearly record changes to content.

Public interest

We guide editorial decisions by public benefit, sustainability and long-term value for the community.

Editorial principles

Expert and operational contributors

Clearly defined areas of responsibility that can expand to include new experts without losing clarity or personal accountability.

Confirmed contributors by field

Expert team

Science and research

Expert verification of marine, environmental and research content, and the transfer of knowledge into platform projects.

Portrait of Marina Mlakar, PhD

Science and research

Marina Mlakar, PhD

Expert associate for marine and environmental research

Marina Mlakar, PhD, is a chemist and long-standing scientist at the Ruđer Bošković Institute, now an external associate of its Division for Marine and Environmental Research. She studies marine and environmental chemistry, particularly trace metals and their interactions with organic matter in natural waters. She has been involved with CIESM since 1983 and has attended many of the Commission's congresses. From 2019 to 2024, she chaired the Marine Biogeochemistry Committee and served on CIESM's Scientific Board. Today she is a member of the CIESM General Assembly, representing the Republic of Croatia following her appointment by the Ministry of Science.

Read Marina's article on CIESM →

Expert team

Law and compliance

Legal framework, responsibility, compliance and clear labelling of content, partnerships and public obligations.

Operational team

Systems and AI

Reliable infrastructure, service integration and the practical use of AI tools in the platform's daily work.

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Systems and AI

Neven Ključko

Technical associate for system administration and the implementation of AI solutions

Expert contributors help verify and interpret topics within their fields, while editorial responsibility remains with the Ekologija.hr editorial team.

Areas of cooperation and expert councils

  • Environment and climate Nature, resilience and sustainable development
  • Law and compliance Legal framework, responsibility and transparency
  • Science and research Data, verification and sharing specialist knowledge
  • Urban forestry Trees, soil and green infrastructure
  • Education Guides, workshops and learning programmes
  • Public policies Institutions, projects and public benefit

Published names and roles are based on confirmed involvement.

Our network of contributors keeps growing.

An open network of expertise

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If you share our mission and would like to contribute verified information in the public interest, get in touch.

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About the platform

Knowledge that leads to action.

Ekologija.hr is being developed to connect Croatia's environmental protection sector with quality projects, experts, organisations, public institutions and examples of good practice.

We turn complex topics into clear, useful public content and give visibility to solutions that contribute to a more sustainable society.

Imprint

Lead organisation details

Name
Arbora Hub d.o.o.
Headquarters
Kuhačeva ulica 7, 10000 Zagreb
OIB
44706797961
MBS / MB
081708317 / 6272193
Lead organisation's email
info@arbora.eco
Platform contact
info@ekologija.hr

Editorial responsibility

The principles we follow

  1. 01

    We distinguish original, republished, expert and partner content.

  2. 02

    We identify external sources with a link, name and date.

  3. 03

    We never disguise sponsorship as an independent recommendation.

  4. 04

    We publish corrections transparently; you can report an error at info@ekologija.hr.