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Investing in climate action: challenges and strategies for sustainable cities
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Investing in climate action: challenges and strategies for sustainable cities

Today, half of the world´s population lives in urban areas and this is expected to rise significantly in the coming decades. While urbanization drives economic growth and innovation, cities also must balance growth with sustainability, ensuring that urban environments remain livable, inclusive and resilient to climate change.

A visual presentation of the municipality of Ugljevik
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A visual presentation of the municipality of Ugljevik

As one of the communities within the "BiH SuTra" programme, Ugljevik is making strides toward a sustainable future aligned with the EU Green Agenda for the Western Balkans. At the same time, it stands out for its economic potential, natural beauty, and rich tradition.

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

Invitation to tender: consultant to support improving wastewater management system in Ugljevik
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Invitation to tender: consultant to support improving wastewater management system in Ugljevik

We are in search of a qualified Consultant to support us in implementing wastewater management system in Ugljevik. This will include general project and first phase of technical-investment documentation.

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.

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