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

We present to you an infographic about the municipality of Banovići – one of the four local communities selected to participate in the BiH SuTra programme.

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.

From Sweden to Bosnia and Herzegovina: the global movement for sustainable fashion

From Sweden to Bosnia and Herzegovina: the global movement for sustainable fashion

In recent years, the rise of fast fashion has led to an explosive increase in the production and disposal of clothing. While the best solution is to reduce consumption overall, the next best solution is to make sure that clothing gets reused or recycled, i.e. to create a circular economy for fashion. Europeans, on average, purchase around 26 kilograms of textiles annually, while discarding nearly half of that amount. The textile industry has become thus one of the largest contributors to water pollution and land degradation.

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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Discover the News and Updates section, delivering the latest updates and insightful content across various topics. Stay informed with most recent news articles, reports, and publications, of the BiH SuTra project.

The BiH Sutra blog

This is our blog post series, where we write reflective pieces on topics linked to a sustainable transition in BiH and the Western Balkans.

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