The BiH SuTra Blog

This is our blog post series, where we write reflective pieces on topics linked to a sustainable transition in BiH and the Western Balkans.
Prospects for EU enlargement in the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership countries
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Prospects for EU enlargement in the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership countries

The Stockholm Environment Institute, SEI, the implementer of the BiH SuTra programme, just hosted a large internal conference in its headquarters, Stockholm. Colleagues from around the world gathered both physically and virtually to share knowledge and learning for 5 days. BiH SuTra representatives engaged in a dynamic panel discussion delving into the challenges and opportunities posed by the European Green Deal and climate policy to the Eastern Partnership (EP) countries and to Western Balkans (WB). Below follows some reflections.

Just transitions: building a fair path to a sustainable future
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Just transitions: building a fair path to a sustainable future

The global need to combat climate change and limit the rise in average global temperatures to 1.5°C has never been more urgent. Recognizing that the decisions made today will profoundly shape the destiny of future generations, countries around the world are working towards a sustainable and climate-neutral future. However, the journey towards this ambitious goal needs thoughtful consideration of the challenges involved.

Where is development finance going in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
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Where is development finance going in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

A new study, looking at five countries in the Western Balkans, shows that development finance in the energy sector has not been aligned with the long-term goals of decarbonization and the Paris agreement. Going forward, greater attention is needed to ensure that future international finance flows are directed to renewables and sustainable and just energy investments.

Spotlight on local authorities at COP28
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Spotlight on local authorities at COP28

As we are publishing the first BiH SuTra blog post, the annual meeting of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has just wrapped in Dubai.

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