Transition to a better tomorrow

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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News and updates

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.

15. April 2024.

Pathways for development: Communities shape transition plans

During April 2024, the first round of consultation events took place in four local self-government units: Banovići, Breza, Ugljevik, and Živinice.

15. April 2024.

Media's key role in a just transition

Media, and how journalists report on transition processes, the environment and climate change, shapes people’s minds and society as a whole. In this blog post we will highlight the role of media and hear from experts as Bosnia and Herzegovina is moving toward a more sustainable society.

04. April 2024.

Consultation event shared in TV Živinice

On 3rd of April 2024 a consultation meeting took place in Živinice as part of the process of developing a local sustainable transition plan. The TV Živinice team attended and interviewed representatives and partners of the BiH SuTra programme. Watch the TV feature below (in Bosnian).

27. March 2024.

SEIs Robert Watt interviewed in Bosnian TV

SEIs Engagement Director Robert Watt, represented SEI as well the programme, at the conference the Sarajevo Energy and Climate Week last year. After the conference he was invited to speak on the BHT1 TV channel, in the morning show of "Jutro za sve,", where he represented SEI and the support SEI is providing to BiH since 2019. Watch his interview below (in local language).

26. March 2024.

Strengthening environmental policy in BiH with a gender equality, social equity and poverty reduction approach

This policy report explores the interactions between the environment and issues related to gender equality, social equity and poverty (GESEP) in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH).

26. March 2024.

Mainstreaming equity considerations into environmental policymaking: the case of the Bosnia and Herzegovina Environmental Strategy and Action Plan

This report describes the approach used to mainstream gender equality, social equity and poverty (GESEP) considerations into the project Development of the Environmental Strategy and Action Plan of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Supporting the Transition of Coal Regions in BiH

encourages the local bottom-up approach for creating Transition Plans and implementing comprehensive transition policies in local governments in coal regions in BiH, including just transition, decarbonization and circular economy.