RTV Gradiška at the visioning event in Gradiška

On 29 October 2025, Gradiška hosted a "Vision 2050" workshop, bringing local stakeholders together to imagine and plan pathways toward a climate-neutral future by 2050 as part of the development of a local sustainable transition plan. The event was covered by RTV Gradiška, which interviewed representatives and partners of the BiH SuTra project. Watch the TV feature below (in Bosnian).

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.

02. December 2025.

Wastewater reimagined: Building climate-smart & circular systems in BiH

On the 2nd of December 2025 leading Swedish and local expertise convened a workshop in Breza to help municipalities, cities and utilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina accelerate sustainable wastewater management as part of the implementation of their sustainability transition plans.

14. November 2025.

Decarbonising district heating – Lessons from Sweden

On November 12, a capacity building workshop on district heating was held in Banovići, organized by the Sustainable Transition of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH SuTra) project. Participants explored practical ways to plan and implement more sustainable district heating solutions in their municipalities and cities.

23. September 2025.

BiH SuTra expands partnerships: New municipalities join the journey toward a just and sustainable transition

Sustainable Transition of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH SuTra) project is expanding its network of partners, strengthening the country’s path toward a just and sustainable transition. At the side event titled “Launch of New Partnerships for Transition”, organized within the Sarajevo Energy and Climate Week (SECW 2025), a Memorandum of Understanding was signed with three new local self-government units (LSGUs): Municipality of Gacko, City of Gradiška, and Municipality of Kakanj.

01. July 2025.

Sustainable Summer Bazaar in Banovići: Circular economy in action

The community came together at Banovići’s Srebrenica Victims Square for the Sustainable Summer Bazaar—a relaxed and cheerful event focused on sharing, reusing, and embracing a more sustainable lifestyle. Organised as part of the BiH SuTra – Sustainable Transition of Bosnia and Herzegovina project, with support from the Municipality of Banovići, Youth Association Baum Banovići and Red Cross Banovići, the bazaar was opened to people of all ages to exchange gently used clothes, books, and toys—showing how simple everyday actions can support a circular economy.

16. June 2025.

Banovići adopts Operational Plan for Sustainable Transition under BiH SuTra project

The Municipality of Banovići is one of four local self-government units participating in the BiH SuTra project. After a year-long preparatory process, Banovići has officially adopted its Operational Plan for Sustainable Transition, joining Breza, Živinice, and Ugljevik, which finalized their plans last year. The BiH SuTra project is dedicated to driving the sustainable transition of Bosnia and Herzegovina, focusing on creating and implementing effective measures at the local level. The plan adopted by Banovići aligns with the EU Green Agenda for the Western Balkans and aims to enhance living conditions for citizens in municipalities situated in mining regions.

28. April 2025.

Together for a greener future: Ugljevik hosts Sustainable Spring Bazaar

Today, Ugljevik came alive with the vibrant energy of the Sustainable Spring Bazaar. Just like spring breathes new life into nature, this event offered a fresh start for gently used clothes, books, and toys — giving them a second life in new hands. Organized as part of the Sustainable Transition of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH SuTra) programme, with support from the Municipality of Ugljevik, Association Korijeni from Ugljevik and Humanitarian Organization of the Municipality of Ugljevik - CK, this initiative highlighted the importance of responsible resource use and the potential of a circular economy.

26. February 2025.

Živinice hosts Sustainable Winter Bazaar: A shared vision for a greener future

Today, the city’s Nesib Malkić Boulevard in Živinice came alive with the vibrant energy of the Sustainable Winter Bazaar, a heartwarming community event that brought together people of all ages to exchange gently used clothes, books, and toys. Organized as part of the Sustainable Transition of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH SuTra) programme, with support from the City of Živinice, this initiative highlighted the importance of responsible resource use and the potential of a circular economy.

25. December 2024.

Ugljevik adopts Operational Plan for Sustainable Transition aligned with EU Green Agenda for the Western Balkans

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.

28. November 2024.

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.

03. October 2024.

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.

19. September 2024.

BiH SuTra programme at Sarajevo Energy and Climate Week (SECW 2024)

BiH SuTra programme is present at the this years Sarajevo Energy and Climate Week (SECW 2024) where it will present the results of the programme and discuss efforts to tackle the climate crisis and foster a greener future.

09. August 2024.

The Municipality of Breza becomes first in BiH to adopt a sustainable transition plan

After a year-long preparation phase under the BiH SuTra programme, various expert discussions and rounds of public consultations, Breza adopted its first-ever sustainable transition plan. The newly 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 Breza municipality.

02. July 2024.

Sustainable transition: Four local communities in Bosnia and Herzegovina are soon to get their transition plans

The second round of consultation meetings under the BiH SuTra programme was concluded successfully, bringing the four local communities closer to finalizing their transition plans.

20. June 2024.

Radio Banovići at the BiH SuTra consultation meeting in the municipality of Banovići

On the 19th of June, the second round of consultation meetings within the BiH SuTra programme continued in the municipality of Banovići. During the one-day consultation event, experts from the BiH SuTra programme presented draft goals for the year 2050, along with measures and activities within five development pathways. BiH SuTra Programme Manager Saša Solujić and Edita Lugavića from the municipality of Banovići explained the significance and aims of the consultation meetings for Radio Banovići. Watch their interviews below (in local language).

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).

02. November 2023.

Community voices: “Vision 2050” and Municipality of Banovići's sustainable future

After the Municipalities of Breza and Ugljevik and the City of Živinice, the "Vision 2050" forum was held in the fourth pilot local community of the programme "Sustainable Transition of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH SuTra)" - the Municipality of Banovići.

18. October 2023.

Forum "Vision 2050" in the City of Živinice shapes a collective vision for a prosperous future

The City of Živinice hosted the highly anticipated forum "Vision 2050," an engaging event within the framework of the "Sustainable Transition of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH SuTra)" programme.

13. October 2023.

Forum "Vision 2050" held in the municipality of Ugljevik: Shared vision for a brighter future

Ugljevik (Bosnia and Herzegovina), 13 October 2023

12. October 2023.

Municipality of Breza takes bold steps towards a sustainable future: “Vision 2050” forum marks a historic beginning

Breza (Bosnia and Herzegovina), 12 October 2023

06. October 2023.

BiH SuTra’s media engagement during the Sarajevo Energy and Climate Week

Last week the Sarajevo Energy and Climate Week (SECW) took place, and we launched the BiH SuTra programme during the official side event of the conference. On this page we have gathered all engagements with the media before, during and after the launch.