by Julian-Maximilian Dreyer & Levin Kettler, GIZ / EUKI In order to strengthen the dialogue and cooperation between civil society and local and national policy makers from the six Western Balkan countries, Germany, and other neighbouring EU Member States, the EUKI Academy hosted the Western Balkans EUKI Networking Conference on 25-27 September 2023 in Tirana, Albania. Valbona […]
by Sofia Shabafrouz, GIZ / EUKI By signing the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans (GAWB) in November 2020 and establishing the GAWB Action Plan, the region has taken important steps forward on the climate action front. But how can the GAWB and its Action Plan be implemented in the six individual countries, and by whom? In […]
by Sofia Shabafrouz, GIZ / EUKI Meeting EU accession requirements can serve as both a driver and a challenge when it comes to improving climate governance in a country. Bosnia and Herzegovina was granted EU candidate status in 2022. The nation’s complex institutional landscape significantly affects its ability to make cohesive decisions and implement effective […]
by Oliver-Andre Hoelcke, GIZ / EUKI The Western Balkan countries are striving to become candidates for EU membership and must also comply with the EU climate targets, including the obligations of the Paris Climate Agreement. With the signing of the “Green Agenda for the Western Balkans” (GAWB) in November 2020 and the GAWB action plan, the […]
by Julian-Maximilian Dreyer, GIZ / EUKI As (potential) EU accession candidates to the European Union, the countries of the Western Balkans Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro, and Serbia agreed on the adherence of EU climate goals, including the obligations under the Paris Agreement. It is not only within the EU that the level of ambition […]
The Climate Bridges Network is dedicated to advancing the implementation of effective climate mitigation solutions across Southeastern Europe. By facilitating regular exchanges, organizing joint campaigns, and coordinating various activities, the network aims to significantly strengthen the collaboration among its members. This enhanced cooperation is not limited to the network’s internal structure; it also extends to […]
Network Kick-off – How to cooperate effectively? “Climate Bridges” Network kick-off February 14th 2024 9:30 – 12:00 online In September 2023 the Climate Bridges Network was founded, marking the beginning of a new collaboration initiative. Now this cooperation needs to be shaped and filled with life. For that we need you, your experiences, expertise and […]
Join us for an engaging online workshop on January 23, 2024, from 14:00 to 17:30 to discuss how to improve climate governance in the Western Balkan countries. This event aims to bring together representatives from civil society organizations, governmental bodies, and other interested parties from the region. Workshop highlights: We encourage you to join us […]
As (potential) EU accession candidates to the European Union, the Western Balkan countries Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro, and Serbia aim to adhere to EU climate goals, including the obligations under the Paris Agreement. With the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans (GAWB) and the adopted GAWB Action Plan, the region has agreed to […]
Climate protection across borders: on 9 November 2022, South-East Europe’s first Climate Champions were crowned in Sarajevo/BiH. From 40 projects submitted on climate protection and sustainability, an international jury of experts selected five, while two other projects received special awards. Climate protection in everyday life, sustainable agriculture, social participation or networking for green business: the […]
𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞!!! Cipra International Urban Research Institute, Zelena Istra and CENER 21 – Center for Energy, Environment and Resources are organizing the hybrid 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐. ******* Date: 𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟏𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐. Time: 𝟏𝟎:𝟎𝟎 (𝐂𝐄𝐓) Place: 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥, 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐛𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐜 and 𝐨𝐧-𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 (𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦) At the Climate Champions Ceremony Event […]
We have extended the deadline for the submission of best practices to 15th of July 2022 Are you implementing a climate project in the field of decarbonization, circular economy, biodiversity and nature protection, sustainable agriculture or depollution in the Western Balkans? Then join EUKI Climate Bridges´ call for good practices, submit your project by 30 […]
Invitation to regional round table “Local Planning for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation” We are inviting you to a regional round table “Local Planning for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation”. The round table is organized as part of the project “METAR to a better climate” (https://metar.door.hr/) and with the support of the project “Climate Bridges” […]
The next partner meetings of Climate Bridges project takes place in Pula, Croatia on 7-9 June 2022 The aim of this meeting is to discuss and coordinate the continuation of the project. The meeting aims to: Coordinate the work and clarify matters related to preparation and development of network; Coordinate the work and discuss the […]
Are you implementing a climate project in the field of decarbonisation, circular economy, biodiversity and nature protection, sustainable agriculture or depollution in the Western Balkans? Then join EUKI Climate Bridges´ call for good practices, submit your project by 30 June and become the first Climate Champion of South-eastern Europe (SEE´s Climate Champion). Cooperation among different […]