Dec 12, 2025
Strengthening Eionet Data Flows in the Western Balkans
Eionet supports evidence-based decisions for a cleaner and more resilient environment in Europe.
Dec 11, 2025
Strengthening Eionet Data Flows: Western Balkan Experts Learn from Austria’s Good Practices
Eionet is the EU’s official system for sharing reliable environmental data
Dec 03, 2025
New Report: Selected Agri-Environmental Indicators for the Western Balkans
New technical report presenting the first consolidated results for selected AEIs
Dec 03, 2025
Improving Air Quality Starts at the Local Level
Air Quality workshop in Kosovo* for improvement of domestic heating
Dec 01, 2025
EU4Green Study Visit to Austria: Strengthening the Use of IPARD and Sustainable Agricultural Practices
Study visit to Austria aimed at strengthening the capacity of beneficiaries from Western Balkans
Dec 01, 2025
Technical Workshop on Sewage Sludge Management
Workshop in Sarajevo
Nov 28, 2025
Strengthening CSO Participation in EIAs
Regional workshop in Tirana focused on enhancing the involvement of civil society organisations in Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs)
Nov 25, 2025
Environmental Laboratory Network Event
Combined regional hybrid workshop on environmental laboratory network and LUCAS soil monitoring in WB6 combined with a training on organic pollutants in soil
Nov 20, 2025
PHOTO EXHIBITION OPENED IN BELGRADE
Europe House hosts the Greenest Examples of the Western Balkans Exhibition
Nov 20, 2025
PHOTO EXHIBITION OPENED IN BELGRADE: THE GREENEST EXAMPLES OF THE WESTERN BALKANS
The most inspiring green stories of the region are now on display in Belgrade! At the European House, the EU4Green photo exhibition “The Greenest Examples of the Western Balkans”
Nov 20, 2025
Upcoming Webinar: EU Financing for the Private Sector in the Western Balkans
Register now to join the next EU4Green Green Finance Webinar
Nov 19, 2025
EU4Green Photo Exhibition in Skopje
15 best photo series from EU4Green photo contest
Nov 19, 2025
Webinar in Circular Economy Finance
The webinar brought together finance sector experts, regional practitioners and public-sector stakeholders who are engaging in circular economy (CE) project development, investment, and implementation in the Western Balkans
Nov 19, 2025
Accreditation of Emissions Trading System Verification
The first in a series of workshops on Accreditation of Emissions Trading System Verification in Tirana, with follow-up online sessions on 9 and 17 October.
Nov 17, 2025
The recording and presentation from the webinar on “Financing the Circular Economy” are now available.
Watch recording from the “Financing the Circular Economy” Webinar
Nov 12, 2025
A GREENER BALKANS THROUGH THE EYES OF ITS CITIZENS – EU4GREEN PHOTO EXHIBITION OPENS IN SKOPJE
Stories of people protecting rivers, planting trees, recycling waste, and driving change were brought to life through the lenses of citizens at the photo exhibition “The Greenest Examples of the Western Balkans”, officially opened in Skopje today.
Oct 23, 2025
EU4Green Photo Exhibition Opening in Pristina
The Greenest Examples of Western Balkans hosts in Europe House
Oct 21, 2025
Excellence in Environmental Storytelling: Esmeralda Keta Wins the EU4Green Green Journalism Award 2025
EU4Green is proud to announce Esmeralda Keta, journalist at Top Channel Albania, as the winner of the EU4Green Green Journalism Award 2025.
Oct 15, 2025
Donor Coordination Meeting on the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans
EU4Green engaged stakeholders on improving financial support for regional green transition efforts.
Oct 03, 2025
New Brochure Published: Measures for Sustainable Water Use in Agriculture on the Field
EU4Green is pleased to announce the publication of the brochure “Measures for Sustainable Water Use in Agriculture on the Field”.
Oct 01, 2025
EU4Green Photo Exhibition Opening in Tirana
The Greenest Examples of Western Balkans hosted by Europe House
Sep 30, 2025
OPEN CALL FOR SUBMISSION OF JOURNALISTIC WORKS EU4GREEN GREEN JOURNALISM AWARD
EU4Green is pleased to announce the Green Journalism Award, recognizing outstanding journalistic contributions on topics related to the green transition, the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans (GAWB), and pressing environmental issues in the region.
Sep 25, 2025
EU4Green Photo Contest Award Ceremony and Exhibition Opened in Podgorica
The Greenest Examples of the Western Balkans celebrated at Europe House
Sep 23, 2025
Nature-based Solutions & Sustainable Water Use in Agriculture
The regional conference NbS in Podgorica gathered institutions, experts, and practitioners from across the Western Balkans.
Sep 23, 2025
EU4Green Photo Contest Award Ceremony and Exhibition Opened in Podgorica
The best photographers awarded in Europe House
Sep 17, 2025
From ETS Monitoring Plan to Emissions Report Workshop
More than 130 participants workshop on (GHG) monitoring and reporting
Aug 22, 2025
Albania’s water under pressure: climate, pollution, and a path toward cleaner waters
Tirana, July 2025 – With its snow-fed rivers and stunning Adriatic and Ionian coastline, Albania may seem like a water-rich country.
Jul 07, 2025
Montenegrin Delegation Engages in Insightful Study Tour on Austria’s EPR System Organized by Environment Agency Austria
The Environment Agency Austria (EAA) recently hosted a high-level study tour in Vienna, bringing together a Montenegrin delegation comprised of representatives
Jul 03, 2025
Study trip for ERP to Vienna
High-level Montenegrin delegation took part in a study visit to Vienna to explore Austria’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system for packaging waste.
Jun 27, 2025
Strengthening Regional Cooperation on Circular Economy
Experts and stakeholders from North Macedonia and Kosovo* came together for a two-day hybrid workshop focused on advancing the implementation of national Circular Economy (CE) roadmaps.
Jun 27, 2025
EU4GREEN PHOTO CONTEST: “THE GREENEST EXAMPLES OF THE WESTERN BALKANS”
The EU4Green project is pleased to announce the launch of its regional Photo Contest under the theme: "The Greenest Examples of the Western Balkans."
Jun 26, 2025
Tirana Workshop Highlights Regional Progress on the EU Nitrates Directive
As part of the EU4Green project, a regional workshop on the implementation of the EU Nitrates Directive (91/676/EEC) was held in Tirana, Albania
Jun 25, 2025
Workshop Regional Progress on the EU Nitrates Directive
EU4Green held its second regional workshop in Tirana, bringing together institutions and experts from all six Western Balkan economies to strengthen implementation of the EU Nitrates Directive.
Jun 17, 2025
Regional Workshop and Study Tour Held on Soil Depollution, Green Finance, and Nature-Based Solutions
A regional workshop and study tour on risk assessment of contaminated sites, green finance mechanisms, and nature-based solutions for soil depollution brought together around 40 participants
Jun 11, 2025
Green Budgeting Workshop
The bilateral Green Budgeting workshop was held for government representatives from Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
May 16, 2025
Strengthening Agri-Environmental Indicators in the Western Balkans
As part of the EU4Green project, a regional online workshop was held on 15 May 2025 to discuss the implementation and initial findings of Agri-Environmental Indicators (AEIs)
May 15, 2025
Sustainable Agriculture & Agri-Environmental Indicators
The regional online workshop on Sustainable Agriculture brought together environmental and agricultural experts and policymakers from across the Western Balkans to explore how we measure sustainability in farming.
May 07, 2025
Strengthening Water Monitoring in the Western Balkans
EU4Green hosted a regional online workshop on Water Monitoring, bringing together environmental authorities and experts from across the Western Balkans.
Apr 23, 2025
Pilot Training on Green Transition and Circular Economy
As part of the EU4Green project, a pilot training on “Green Transition and Circular Economy” was held in Shkodër
Apr 11, 2025
FOOD MYTHBUSTERS – HOW TO STOP WASTING FOOD?
Even small changes in daily habits around food preparation and storage can make a big difference – not just for personal budgets, but for overall sustainability. This was the key message from the “Food Mythbusters” workshop, organised by the EU4Green project and Europe House Novi Sad at the French Institute.
Apr 09, 2025
Training for Transition: Circular Economy in the spotlight
As European economies pivot toward sustainability, the Western Balkans are increasingly aligning with the principles of green transition and circularity.
Mar 28, 2025
SERBIA ADOPTS WASTE PREVENTION PLAN WITH SUPPORT FROM THE REGIONAL EU4GREEN PROJECT
At the proposal of the Ministry of Environmental Protection, the Government of the Republic of Serbia has adopted the Waste Prevention Plan, a key national strategy aimed at reducing waste generation and fostering the development of a circular economy.
Mar 27, 2025
STRENGTHENING PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY THROUGH REGIONAL DIALOGUE: WESTERN BALKAN EXPERTS EXCHANGE EXPERIENCES IN BELGRADE
Can the economies of the Western Balkans work together to make waste management more efficient, fair and sustainable?
Mar 25, 2025
Circular Economy Workshop
Regional Workshop in Belgrade about Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
Mar 17, 2025
Waste: Every Day’s Deal – Last episode of the Transboundary Podcast
In an era where waste has become an everyday issue, the concept of a circular economy emerges as both a necessity and an opportunity.
Mar 16, 2025
Green Budgeting Workshop
Green Budgeting Workshop in Sarajevo brought together policymakers, experts, and international partners to explore how public finance can drive the green transition in the Western Balkans.
Mar 13, 2025
Community of Practice on Nature-Based Solutions Launched in the Western Balkans
A new Community of Practice on Nature-Based Solutions (CoP NbS) has been officially launched in the Western Balkans, marking a significant step toward integrating nature-based approaches into regional environmental and climate policies.
Feb 27, 2025
Revised Ambient Air Quality Directive webinar
More than 40 participants from the Western Balkans joined the EU4Green webinar on the Revised Ambient Air Quality Directive (EU)
Feb 27, 2025
Greening the Books: The Western Balkans Take on Green Budgeting
As the effects of climate change intensify, governments are being forced to rethink their fiscal priorities. For the economies of the Western Balkans, this means embedding sustainability into budget planning—a shift that is as much about political will as it is about technical reform.
Feb 23, 2025
Green Budgeting Workshop
The Green Budgeting Workshop in Prishtina led by Kerstin Haider from the Austrian Ministry of Finance.
Feb 12, 2025
Online Workshop on Air Pollution & Ecosystems
Experts, stakeholders, and institutions came together for the Online Workshop organized by EU4Green: Monitoring of Air Pollution Impact on Ecosystems under NECD: GIS-WS.
Feb 11, 2025
EU4Green Publishes Two Studies on Climate Change Adaptation in Agriculture
The EU4Green project has published two important studies providing a comprehensive overview of the current state of climate change adaptation in agriculture across the Western Balkans.
Jan 23, 2025
Regional Online Workshop – models for the implementation of the Nitrates Directive
The workshop facilitated discussions on data-driven approaches to tackling nitrate pollution, improving agriculture-water cooperation, and supporting environmental policies in the Western Balkans.
Jan 10, 2025
Western Balkans Transboundary Podcast: Nature- every day’s beauty
As the new year begins, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on the complexity of life that sustains our planet—biodiversity.
Dec 26, 2024
Exploring Austria’s Circular Economy Practices: Inspiration for the Western Balkans
As part of the study trip titled “Supporting the Transfer of Circular Economy Practices to the Western Balkans”, the EU4Green project organized a visit to Environment Agency Austria in Vienna
Dec 21, 2024
Soil, Seeds, and Sustainability: The Regenerative Revolution
In this interview about Green Skills, Milos Radunovic from Montenegro teaches us a lot about regenerative agriculture, it effects on soil and seed and its benefits.
Dec 20, 2024
EU4GREEN looks back at a successful 2024 and plans new activities for 2025
With dozens of implemented activities, hundreds of involved participants and various published materials, EU4Green looks back at a successful 2024.
Dec 13, 2024
Western Balkans Experts Visit Austria to Enhance Air Quality Monitoring
A delegation of environmental experts from the Western Balkans visited the Environment Agency Austria (Umweltbundesamt) as part of the EU4Green project to improve air quality monitoring in the region.
Dec 13, 2024
Understanding Climate Risks: Recording of the EU4Green Webinar
The recording of the green finance webinar Understanding Climate Risks and Their Management is now available.
Dec 12, 2024
Powering the Future: Nenad Maričić on Serbia’s Solar Energy Transition
Solar energy is poised to play a vital role in Serbia's environmental and economic transition, providing households and communities with a sustainable path toward a greener future.
Dec 05, 2024
Clearing the Air: Prof. Dr. Afrodita Zendelska on North Macedonia’s Path to Better Air Quality
Air quality is a critical factor affecting human health and environmental sustainability.
Dec 04, 2024
Youth Delegates Visit EU4Green in Vienna: Driving the Green Agenda Forward
As part of a study visit organized by Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe, young delegates from the Western Balkans explored the work of the EU4Green project at the Environment Agency Austria in Vienna.
Nov 29, 2024
From Waste to Wonder: Exploring the Future of Biodesign with Maja Halilović
Biodesign is more than a scientific endeavour; it’s a transformative philosophy that intertwines innovation, sustainability, and nature’s inherent intelligence.
Nov 28, 2024
Improving Air Quality: EU4Green Guidance for the Western Balkans
Air pollution remains a significant challenge for the Western Balkans, with far-reaching impacts on public health, ecosystems, and economic development.
Nov 28, 2024
Steering the Green Transition: EU4Green’s 5th Project Steering Committee Meeting
Fifth Project Steering Committee (PSC) Meeting in Vienna, bringing together representatives from Western Balkans economies, EU institutions, project partners and project experts.
Nov 27, 2024
Protecting Albania’s Biodiversity: Insights from Dr. Emirjeta Adhami
Biodiversity is at the heart of Albania's environmental and economic future, says Dr. Emirjeta Adhami of Institute for Nature Conservation in Albania (INCA).
Nov 22, 2024
Youth Are Interested in Green Careers
Young people have the opportunity to develop green skills and are open to gaining knowledge in this area – this was the conclusion of the panel discussion “Green Jobs, Skills, and Education”, held at the Europe House in Belgrade as part of the European Green Diplomacy Week organized by the Delegation of the European Union to Serbia.
Nov 22, 2024
DEPOLLUTION OF AIR REGIONAL WORKSHOP
The six economies of the Western Balkans suffer from adverse air quality, especially during winter.
Nov 21, 2024
Soil monitoring workshop
Regional workshop on Monitoring of diffuse soil pollution, focusing on the opportunities and requirements regarding participation of the WB6 economies in the next LUCAS Soil campaign.
Nov 18, 2024
Building Green Skills for the Future: A Look at EU4Green’s Micro-Credentials Portfolio
As Western Balkans is aiming towards a sustainable future, education and training have become important in achieving the ambitious goals outlined in the Green Agenda.
Nov 14, 2024
The Launch of the EU4Green Video Series: Green Jobs & Skills!
As Europe accelerates its shift towards sustainability, the Western Balkans—often seen as lagging in economic development—is emerging as a surprising frontier for green innovation.
Nov 13, 2024
Western Balkans Transboundary Podcast: Air – Every day’s Breath
In the latest episode of Western Balkans GreenCast, we examine the persistent challenge of air pollution in the Western Balkans, with expert insights from Christian Nagl of the Environment Agency Austria and Enis Krečinić of the Hydrometeorological Institute of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Nov 12, 2024
Join Our Green Finance Webinar: “Understanding Climate Risks and Their Management” on December 4, 2024
EU4Green is thrilled to announce an upcoming Green Finance webinar that will address one of today’s most critical topics: climate risks and their management.
Oct 24, 2024
Western Balkans Experts Visit Austria to Enhance Air Quality Monitoring
Vienna, Austria – October 2024 – A delegation of environmental experts from the Western Balkans gathered at the Environment Agency Austria (Umweltbundesamt) for a study visit designed to improve air quality monitoring in the region.
Oct 16, 2024
CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION IN AGRICULTURE (CCAA)
The focus of the regional workshop is a study prepared under the coordination of SWG: climate change adaptation in agriculture - Status and prospects in the Western Balkan countries/territories.
Oct 11, 2024
Workshop on Contaminated Sites Registry: A Step Towards Soil Protection
Soil contamination poses a significant environmental and public health threat, both within the European Union and in the Western Balkans (WB6).
Oct 11, 2024
Workshop on Contaminated Sites Registry: A Step Towards Soil Protection
Regional Workshop “Towards a Register for Contaminated Sites” in Skopje, North Macedonia, on October 7-8, 2024.
Oct 10, 2024
Green Budgeting Workshop Wrap-Up
The Green Budgeting Workshop, part of the EU4Green Recovery initiative, was held on October 8-9, 2024, in Podgorica.
Oct 03, 2024
Practical Guidance for Soil Pollution Management in the Western Balkans (WB6)
The "Guidance for Identification of Key Soil Polluting Activities and Contaminated Sites in WB6" provides detailed and actionable steps for managing soil contamination in the Western Balkans (WB6) economies.
Oct 01, 2024
#WeDidIt – MEDIA TRAININGS ACROSS THE WESTERN BALKANS
Over the past several months, the EU4Green project successfully conducted eight media trainings in six economies of the Western Balkans, bringing together journalists, NGOs, government representatives, and EU delegates to discuss the green transition and implementation of Green Agenda.
Sep 25, 2024
STRENGTHENING ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING IN THE WESTERN BALKANS
The EU4Green project is driving efforts to improve environmental quality across the Western Balkans (WB6). A report on “Status of Pollution Detection in Environmental Laboratories in WB6” was published detailing the status of environmental laboratories in the region.
Sep 24, 2024
OPEN DIALOGUE ON THE GREEN TRANSITION IN SKOPJE
Skopje, 17th September - More than 20 representatives from media and NGOs came together in Skopje for an open discussion on the green transition and climate change.
Sep 23, 2024
Kosovo* Sustainable Development Week: Green Agenda in Kosovo – A Local Perspective
Kosovo Sustainable Development Week entered its third day with a sharp focus on one of the region's most pressing issues: climate change.
Sep 20, 2024
Recording of the Green Finance webinar now available
The recording of the Green Finance webinar is now available for viewing on eu4green.eu and EU4Green Youtube channel!
Sep 17, 2024
Regional Trainings on Inorganic and Organic Contaminant Analysis – EU4Green
In a significant step toward strengthening regional capabilities, the EU4Green project hosted a two-day training session in Tirana, Albania, focusing on the analysis of inorganic contaminants.
Sep 11, 2024
EU4Green Hosts Webinar on Green Finance for the Western Balkans
The webinar was held by the EU4Green Green Finance team, attracting dozens of participants from the Western Balkans economies for a hands-on program with experienced experts from Austria.
Aug 13, 2024
Working Together for Cleaner Air: Reducing Emissions in the Western Balkans
An in-depth assessment of air pollutant emissions and their potential mitigation across the six Western Balkan economies has been conducted by the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), within the EU4Green project.
Aug 13, 2024
Advancing Soil Monitoring in the Western Balkans: Key Achievements and Future Steps
Across the Western Balkans, efforts to monitor soil, particularly in agricultural lands, have been varied, reflecting differing levels of infrastructure and legislative support.
Aug 09, 2024
WEBINAR INVITATION: INSIGHTS ON GREEN AND JUST TRANSITION FINANCE
EU4GREEN invites all interested parties to the upcoming webinar.
Jul 25, 2024
The Launch of the Podcast Series: Western Balkans GreenCast for a Greener Future
This series aims to explore critical environmental issues and green transition strategies within the Western Balkans and across the EU.
Jun 25, 2024
Cooperation between Austria and Serbia in Preserving the Danube
This year, Austria is chairing the EU Strategy for the Danube Region, shaping opportunities for creating prosperity, resilience, and security in this region, which includes ten countries and over 80 million people.
Jun 13, 2024
First Graders Learn How to Compost to Reduce Waste
The students mastered the skills of turning organic and biodegradable waste into fertile compost for the plants in the schoolyard.
Jun 05, 2024
Water Monitoring Workshop
In this two-day awareness raising workshop on water monitoring, establishment and/or improvement of water monitoring that complies with EU legislation will be in focus.
Jun 03, 2024
Interview: Water is our source of life
In this interview, EU4Green expert Harald Loishandl-Weisz explains the burning topic of water pollution, the risk of pollutants and importance of necessary actions.
May 22, 2024
Online Workshop “Agri-Environmental Indicators and Monitoring”
The aim of this Online-Workshop is further improvement of the previously selected Agri-Environmental Indicators (AEIs) core-set and on-top indicators.
May 16, 2024
URBAN WASTEWATER TREATMENT DIRECTIVE WORKSHOP
The regional online workshop data management and quality checks required for the implementation of the UWWTD.
May 16, 2024
HNV farmland Workshop in West Balkan region
The main task of this workshop was to identify the CLC classes that can be considered HNV farmland (fully or in certain conditions), use of additional auxiliary information such as altitude, environmental zone.
May 16, 2024
Agri-Environmental Indicators (AEIs) Workshop for BIH
Following the workshop held for Montenegro, in this workshop, organized for Bosnia and Herzegovina, participants from different governmental organisations from entity and state level, delved into the refinement of Agri-Environmental Indicators (AEIs), building upon a core set previously identified.
May 13, 2024
Circular Economy Workshop for Albania
EU4Green supports the municipalities in Albania to assess the knowledge and gaps they have on this issue and provides its support through training preparations and a collaborative process.
May 09, 2024
EUROPE DAY – FROM A PEACEFUL TO A GREEN EUROPE
As we mark Europe Day today, in honour of enduring peace and collective effort, our attention goes to EU’s current shared concern and joint determination to transform Europe to a modern, green living environment for all of us.