A dynamic three-day workshop in Tuzla, BiH, brought together representatives from NetZeroCities, local governments awarded the 2024 SDG Local Governance Awards, and communities participating in the BiH SuTra programme. The workshop aimed to explore climate action and investment planning, focusing on the feasibility and funding of climate initiatives in Bosnian communities.

From 2017 to 2022, the coal and lignite workforce in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) shrank by 2,000 workers. However, the country remains economically reliant on coal, with over 17.000 employees still working in the sector in September 2024, which complicates the transition to cleaner energy. As the country embarks on its green transition, repurposing old coal infrastructure for renewable energy production is gaining traction.

Discover Živinice through our infographic! Selected as one of four communities in the BiH SuTra programme, Živinice is making strides toward a sustainable future aligned with the EU Green Agenda for the Western Balkans.

This week, Ambassador Bojan Šošić, Ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the Kingdom of Sweden visited Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) to discuss environmental sustainability and the country’s path towards EU membership. The meeting aimed to strengthen collaboration as Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) addresses socio-political and environmental, as well as climate challenges, while aligning with EU requirements.

The Municipality of Ugljevik has become the third local self-government unit to adopt an Operational Plan for Sustainable Transition under the BiH SuTra programme, following the Municipality of Breza and the City of Živinice, which finalized their plans earlier this year. This milestone comes after a year-long preparatory phase that included expert discussions and multiple rounds of public consultations. The adopted plan is aligned with the EU Green Agenda for the Western Balkans, aiming to promote a more sustainable society while improving environmental and living conditions in Ugljevik.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.