Green Deal | WB Green Agenda | Sustainable Development
Europe aims to be among the leaders on the way in a transition towards an economy that gives more to the planet than it takes away. At global level, both ambition and action are needed in this critical decade, to ensure the implementation of the goals of the Paris Agreement and to reach climate neutrality in a sustainable way. The 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) is taking place from 6 to 18 November 2022 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt to accelerate action towards such goals and those of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change which celebrates the 30th anniversary of its adoption.
The EU is pushing for a concrete and increased effort at global level to tackle the interconnected climate and biodiversity crises. With the European Green Deal, Europe´s goal is to becoming the first climate-neutral continent by 2050. Measures of the Green Deal accompanied with an initial roadmap of key policies range from ambitiously cutting emissions, to investing in cutting-edge research and innovation, to preserving Europe’s natural environment. From the pandemic and current crises, the EU has stayed on this track and even doubled down on the green transition to phase out its dependency on single-source fossil fuels through the accelerated roll-out of renewable energy, energy savings and the diversification of energy supplies (e.g NextGenerationEU and REPowerEU).
The new EU Global Gateway strategy (2021 – 2027) supports the green transformation, investing in both mitigation and climate resilience. It also supports clean energy as a way to achieve the Sustainable Developments Goals and commitments of the Paris Agreement. Beyond the EU, the Green Deal EU standards in relation to environmental and climate challenges were also endorsed by the Western Balkans in the Sofia Summit of 2020 in the format of the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans, which is a reflection, extension and adaptation of the EU Green Deal tailored for the region. The Action Plan includes 58 actions and 7 roadmaps for implementation related to topics of climate policy, sustainable energy, sustainable mobility, circular economy, depollution, sustainable agriculture and food supply and protection of nature and biodiversity.
Among others, the Plan envisions the adoption of the 2030 Energy and Climate Policy targets to include carbon pricing, coal phase-out plans, pollution control, nature, and biodiversity protection, regional integration, and an indicative timeframe for the harmonization with the EU Emissions Trading System as of 2024.
Find out more about the developments on the Green Agenda in the Western Balkans, have a look at the Upcoming Horizon Europe calls on the Green Deal , and do not forget to check the related events and calls below!
News
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Upcoming Workshop in Albania on Innovation Management in the Blue Economy
The Blue Economy has been highlighted as a important sector for Albania offering the potential for economic growth, new jobs and prosperity. As part of the Policy Answers capacity building activities...
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Five Knowledge and Innovation Communities of the EIT are launching the New European Bauhaus Booster 2.0 today. On a mission to foster the New European Bauhaus transformation, EIT Digital...
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Five new projects approved under the 5th Extraordinary Call
Interreg ADRION Programme will fund five (5) new projects under the 5th Extraordinary Call for Proposals. Around MEUR 4,10 (3,1 ERDF and 0,97 IPA) will support their upcoming...
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Events
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CONSTRUCTION - ENERGY - MACHINERY - SAFETY AND SECURITY The EXPOKOS Fair is the most important promotional event in the Western Balkans region. The 21st Edition of EXPOKOS was held under...
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FOOD PRODUCTS - DRINKS - AGRICULTURE AND FARMING - MACHINERY The only business platform for matchmaking during 365 days of the year in the Balkans The International Agribusiness and ...
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THE ENTREPRENEURIAL DISCOVERY PROCESS IN ALBANIA : MOUNTAIN TOURISM
Mountain tourism was the key topic of the second EDP activity for the tourism sector, held on 3 November 2022 at the Xheko Imperial Hotel. Throughout this activity, the quadruple helix actors gained a...
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Organisations
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Balkan Green Network (BGN) is a network of CSO’s from the Western Balkans promoting regional and cross-border cooperation for sustainable development. BGN serves as a guiding mechanism for unifying...
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Based on the decision of the Government of Hungary, the Western Balkans Green Center Nonprofit Llc. was established in 2019 under the supervision and governance of the Ministry for Innovation and Technology...
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Balkan Green Foundation (BGF) is a regional organization that promotes inclusive and equitable progress in the Western Balkans within the sustainable development domain. Along with its partner...
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Calls
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CERIC-ERIC Call for Proposals 18 is now OPEN!
Call for proposals for access to integrated multidisciplinary facilities for Materials and Biomaterials CERIC-ERIC offers access through a single entry point to more than 60 different and complementary...
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EU4AGRI Public call - Intervention measure 2 (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
The goals of this call are to contribute to mitigating the negative disruption on the market of raw materials during 2022 on the agricultural and food sector in BiH caused as a result of the Covid-19 ...
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As part of the EU-funded EU4AGRI project, a Public Call to support investments in primary agricultural production has been launched. Under this Public Call, BAM 3.5 million is available, with grant...
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Documents
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Methodology This policy brief presents recommendations for regional-level public administrations in Western Balkan countries, which aim at maximising the use of IPA III funds through the support of bioeconomy...
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Women Entrepreneurship in the Western Balkans - economy factsheets
Gender statistics play an important role for evidence-based policy making in support of women entrepreneurship. Hence, a thorough review of gender statistics in the Western Balkans, with a specific focus...
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Economic Conference Montenegro 2022 - Discussions about the Future
The publications represents a summary of the Economic Conference of Montenegro in 2022. The Conference on the Economy - Montenegro 2022 was organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Montenegro and held...
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Links
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(Draft) Work programmes under Horizon Europe 2023-2024
Work programmes set out funding opportunities under Horizon Europe. One specific programme under Horizon Europe is implemented through the following: The main work programme Marie ...
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ENERGY TRANSITION OF THE WESTERN BALKANS: Climate Necessity and Business Opportunity
The aim of the event under this topic was to discuss how the EU supports the energy transition in the Western Balkans within the context of Green Agenda and to present business and investment ...
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Balkan Green Foundation Publications
Under the following link you will find a diverse range of publications by the Balkan Green Foundation related to GREEN
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Projects
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Learn about the new Green ERA-Hub (GEH) project within the Horizon Europe framework, that started in September 2022. The GEH will provide clear perspectives for ERA-Nets, ERA-Net Cofunds, national ...
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CIRCULAR ECONOMY BALKAN BEACONS
About the CEBB project The project was started to establish centers (Beacons) that will trigger circular innovation and implementation in business and supply chain management. Beacons will...
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Balkan Green Academy programme
Balkan Green Academy is a two-week long program consisted of modules that covers three main pillars: policy-economy-society. The Academy uses a cross-sectoral and transdisciplinary approach...
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