Limiting the extent the extreme is transformed into catastrophic

Limiting the extent the extreme is transformed into catastrophic

The catastrophic flooding and landslides in BiH form part of a series of extreme rainfall events that have impacted European countries this autumn. Climate change increases both the frequency and intensity of extreme rainfall events, but early warning systems and risk management play key parts in limiting the extent such extreme events are transformed into catastrophic events.

Breza hosts Sustainable Winter Bazaar: swapping for a greener future

Breza hosts Sustainable Winter Bazaar: swapping for a greener future

Today, Radnički dom in Breza came alive with its Sustainable Winter Bazaar, an inspiring community event that brought together people of all ages to exchange gently used clothes, books, and toys. Organized under the Sustainable Transition of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH SuTra) programme, with support from the Municipality of Breza, Center for Positive Practice, and Youth Center Desnek, this initiative highlighted the importance of responsible resource use and the potential of a circular economy.

COP29: high ambitions, modest outcomes – what does climate financing mean for Bosnia and Herzegovina?

COP29: high ambitions, modest outcomes – what does climate financing mean for Bosnia and Herzegovina?

The 29th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP29), a key global event in addressing climate change, began with high hopes of transforming climate finance discussions into concrete actions. However, after two weeks of exhausting negotiations it ended up with only a faintly optimistic tone. Financing was the buzzword of the year, but how are the outcomes relevant for countries like Bosnia and Herzegovina?

A visual presentation of the municipality of Breza

A visual presentation of the municipality of Breza

We invite you to discover Breza through our informative infographic! Selected as one of four communities in the BiH SuTra programme, Breza is the first municipality in Bosnia and Herzegovina to adopt a sustainable transition plan aligned with the EU Green Agenda for the Western Balkans.

Spotlight on cities at the SDG Week in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Spotlight on cities at the SDG Week in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Week under the theme “Accelerating Action for a Sustainable Future” is taking place in Sarajevo now; it is a week full of inspiration, innovation and action on how to accelerate the SDGs, with only five years left of the 2030 Agenda. The Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), the implementing partner of BiH SuTra, took part in the opening ceremony, organised by the Embassy of Sweden and the United Nations Development Programme in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNDP BiH).

Reduce and redistribute - what are the ways to curb food waste?

Reduce and redistribute - what are the ways to curb food waste?

Food production has increased in recent years, leading to a significant rise in food waste in a world where hundreds of millions of vulnerable people still suffer from hunger. Food waste entails not only social questions, but it also results in a waste of resources and negative impacts on the environment, as well as high financial costs. While reducing global food production may seem like the best solution, working towards creating more sustainable and equitable food systems offers a more inclusive and collective approach. The pressing question is: how can we do that? One of the answers is as simple as reducing food waste in our daily lives and in our communities.

A step toward a greener future: City of Živinice has adopted an Operation Plan for Sustainable Transition

A step toward a greener future: City of Živinice has adopted an Operation Plan for Sustainable Transition

City of Živinice is the second local self-government unit that adopted an Operational Plan for Sustainable Transition under the BiH SuTra programme, following the Municipality of Breza, which adopted its plan in August this year. This adoption came after a year-long preparatory phase, expert discussions and rounds of public consultations. The adopted plan aligns with the EU Green Agenda for the Western Balkans, aiming to foster a more sustainable society and improve environmental and living conditions in Živinice.

A visual presentation of the municipality of Banovići

A visual presentation of the municipality of Banovići

Discover Banovići through our infographic! Selected as one of four communities in the BiH SuTra programme, Banovići plays an important role in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s journey toward a sustainable transition at the local level.

How to deliver on a just transition at the Sarajevo Energy and Climate Week

How to deliver on a just transition at the Sarajevo Energy and Climate Week

BiH SuTra programme took an active role in the regional conference Sarajevo Energy and Climate Week (SECW), bringing together thought leaders, activists, and stakeholders in Sarajevo to address some of the most pressing energy and climate challenges.

Megatrends and foresight – key for planning for sustainable transitions

Megatrends and foresight – key for planning for sustainable transitions

Throughout history people have tried to predict the future, from crystal balls to dream interpretation. Today we have modern foresight methods that can help us interpret change and plan for desirable and sustainable futures – and a key step in this process is understanding global megatrends. This piece summarizes discussions from two recent webinars on these topics.

The BiH SuTra Programme: Sustainable Transition of Bosnia and Herzegovina

The programme Sustainable Transition of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH SuTra) supports the implementation of a sustainable transition in Bosnia and Herzegovina through institutional reforms and the empowerment of people from all walks of life.

The programme is funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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