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Ramping up climate action in BiH communities
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Ramping up climate action in BiH communities

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.

Three lessons from the industry: how reskilling coal workers can fuel Bosnia and Herzegovina's green transition
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Three lessons from the industry: how reskilling coal workers can fuel Bosnia and Herzegovina's green transition

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.

A visual presentation of the city of Živinice
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A visual presentation of the city of Živinice

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.

Bosnian Ambassador in Sweden visits SEI headquarters
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Bosnian Ambassador in Sweden visits SEI headquarters

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.

Happy Holidays!
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Happy Holidays!

This holiday season, we're delighted to share a video capturing the best moments of 2024. Let’s celebrate progress and the journey toward a sustainable future in Bosnia and Herzegovina!

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

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