Anamarija FARKAŠ, PhD, is a senior research associate at the Institute for Development and International Relations (IRMO) from Zagreb. She graduated in 1990 from the University of Zagreb, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology. In 2004 Ms. Farkaš obtained a PhD from the same home institution. Since 1994 Ms. Farkaš has been working as researcher at the IRMO Department for Resource Economics, Environmental Protection and Regional Development. Her activities have been focused on chemistry and ecology, environmental policy, environmental engineering, and environmental economy. Ms. Farkaš has 20 years of professional experience as a scientist and chemical analyst, particularly in the field of sustainable development, protection, and improvement of the environment. In the last 10 years she participated in the project investigation and application of natural resources (natural minerals) in ecological agriculture, forestry protection, and wastewater treatment. Her research also includes all bioeconomy sectors. She is a member of several environmental organizations.