BiH SuTra presents key achievements and fosters cooperation towards a sustainable transition in Bosnia and Herzegovina
A side event of the Sustainable Transition of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH SuTra) project, held as part of the Sarajevo Energy and Climate Week (SECW 2026), brought together local and international partners around two key developments: the signing of two Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreements between Norrköping Municipality, Sweden, and the Municipality of Banovići and the City of Živinice, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the presentation of a Waste Composition Study (WCS) supporting more effective waste management and circular economy planning.
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Municipality of Kakanj adopts Operational Plan for Sustainable Transition as part of the BiH SuTra project
The Municipality of Kakanj is one of seven local communities participating in the BiH SuTra project. Following a year-long preparatory process, including public consultations earlier in 2026, Kakanj has officially adopted its Operational Plan for Sustainable Transition. This is a concrete step toward reshaping how the municipality aims to improve the environment and quality of life for its residents. Kakanj's plan is also aligned with the EU Green Agenda for the Western Balkans and addresses the particular challenges facing municipalities in mining regions.
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City of Gradiška adopts Operational Plan for Sustainable Transition aligned with EU Green Agenda for the Western Balkans
The City of Gradiška is one of seven local self-government units participating in the BiH SuTra project. Following a year-long preparatory process, Gradiška has officially adopted its Operational Plan for Sustainable Transition. The BiH SuTra project is committed to advancing the sustainable transition of Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a focus on developing and implementing concrete measures at the local level. The plan adopted by Gradiška is aligned with the EU Green Agenda for the Western Balkans and aims to improve living conditions for citizens in municipalities located in mining regions.
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RTV Gradiška at the consultation event in Gradiška
On 3 April 2026, the BiH SuTra project had its first consultation meeting in the City of Gradiška. The goal of this event was to present and discuss development pathways for the community´s Transition plans. The event was covered by RTV Gradiška, which interviewed representatives and partners of the BiH SuTra project. Watch the TV feature below (in the local language).
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RTV Živinice covering the capacity building workshop in Živinice
On 3 March 2026, representatives of the BiH SuTra project partner municipalities and cities gathered in Živinice for a capacity building workshop aimed at strengthening municipal waste management capacities. The event was covered by RTV Živinice, featuring partners of the BiH SuTra project and Tomas Thernström from SEI, who led the workshop. Watch the TV feature below (in the local language).
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Waste is not the end – how smart financing, tariffs and data can drive circular change
On the 3rd of March 2026 a leading Swedish expert on circular economy convened a workshop to help municipalities, cities and utilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina accelerate a circular transition. This was organised by the Sustainable Transition of Bosnia and Herzegovina project (BiH SuTra) and form a part of the implementation of the communities’ sustainable transition plans.
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Banovici
Breza
Gacko
Gradiška
Kakanj
Ugljevik
Živinice
Ministarstvo vanjske trgovine i ekonomskih odnosa BiH
Stockholm Environment Institute
Sweden