Oct 24, 2024
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
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
Soil contamination poses a significant environmental and public health threat, both within the European Union and in the Western Balkans (WB6).
Oct 10, 2024
The Green Budgeting Workshop, part of the EU4Green Recovery initiative, was held on October 8-9, 2024, in Podgorica.
Oct 03, 2024
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
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
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
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 entered its third day with a sharp focus on one of the region's most pressing issues: climate change.
Sep 20, 2024
The recording of the Green Finance webinar is now available for viewing on eu4green.eu and EU4Green Youtube channel!
Sep 17, 2024
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
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
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
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
EU4GREEN invites all interested parties to the upcoming webinar.
Jul 25, 2024
This series aims to explore critical environmental issues and green transition strategies within the Western Balkans and across the EU.
Jun 25, 2024
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
The students mastered the skills of turning organic and biodegradable waste into fertile compost for the plants in the schoolyard.
Jun 05, 2024
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
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
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
The regional online workshop data management and quality checks required for the implementation of the UWWTD.
May 16, 2024
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
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
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
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.
Apr 26, 2024
EU4Green in cooperation with WUS held a successful workshop in Green Transition this week, with participation of more than 20 civil society organizations (CSO’s) from the six Western Balkans economies.
Apr 24, 2024
Agri-environmental indicators (AEI) and monitoring workshop for Montenegro was held today, as part of a series of workshops for each Western Balkans economy.
Apr 12, 2024
Montenegrin Law on Waste Management has been adopted after Compliance check by EU4Green experts
Apr 05, 2024
EU4Green engaged experts from region and kicked off field work for Biodiversity
Mar 29, 2024
EU4Green held a regional workshop and field visit in Montenegro and Kosovo this week, including 15 new biodiversity experts from different fields.
Mar 29, 2024
EU4Green provided a report on the 'Status of environmental laboratories in the Western Balkans (WB) and their capacities'
Mar 26, 2024
Kick-off meeting with all experts ensured shared understanding of the methodology. The meeting was carried out on-site at Skadar lake.
Mar 25, 2024
In line with the EU demands certain monitoring activities from its member states regarding species and habitats of Community interest, biodiversity monitoring is an essential part of nature and biodiversity conservation.
Mar 22, 2024
The workshops, spanning six economies within the Western Balkans, underscored the commitment of EU4Green to inclusivity and collaboration.
Mar 22, 2024
Further improvement of the previously selected Agri-Environmental Indicators (AEIs) core-set and on-top indicators.
Mar 22, 2024
The main objective was to involve a wider circle of stakeholders in the planning and implementation process, with a specific focus on developing a roadmap for the project’s next steps.
Mar 22, 2024
The main objective was to involve a wider circle of stakeholders in the planning and implementation process, with a specific focus on developing a roadmap for the project’s next steps.
Mar 22, 2024
EU4Green supports UWWTP data management, transferring Austrian expertise to Western Balkans for enforcing wastewater legislation and ensuring comprehensive electronic data management.
Mar 22, 2024
The main objective was to involve a wider circle of stakeholders in the planning and implementation process, with a specific focus on developing a roadmap for the project's next steps.
Mar 22, 2024
The main objective was to involve a wider circle of stakeholders in the planning and implementation process, with a specific focus on developing a roadmap for the project’s next steps.
Mar 22, 2024
The main objective was to involve a wider circle of stakeholders in the planning and implementation process, with a specific focus on developing a roadmap for the project’s next steps.
Mar 22, 2024
The main objective was to involve a wider circle of stakeholders in the planning and implementation process, with a specific focus on developing a roadmap for the project’s next steps.
Mar 22, 2024
The workshop addressed air quality plans, air quality modelling, domestic heating and agricultural waste burning.
Mar 22, 2024
The aim of this webinar was to present the current and previous work on the European Environment Agency indicator on HNV-farmland at European level.
Mar 22, 2024
Presented the methodology and data needed for calculating the EU indicator Gross Nutrient Balance (GNB) for Nitrogen (N) and Phosphorus (P) in the national agricultural area.
Mar 22, 2024
The workshop started the preparation of a monitoring development plan for surface and groundwater monitoring, leading to compliance with the Water Framework Directive.
Mar 22, 2024
The workshop started the preparation of a monitoring development plan for surface and groundwater monitoring, leading to compliance with the Water Framework Directive.
Mar 22, 2024
Regional Hybrid Workshop on Air Quality Management in Sarajevo.
Mar 22, 2024
Workshop on finalization of Kosovo Environmental Strategy.
Mar 22, 2024
Workshop presented the capacities and equipment of environmental laboratories and exchanging knowledge about the status of laboratories dealing with organic and inorganic contaminants.
Mar 22, 2024
Workshop presented the capacities and equipment of environmental laboratories and exchanging knowledge about the status of laboratories dealing with organic and inorganic contaminants.
Mar 22, 2024
Focused on surface and groundwater monitoring.
Mar 22, 2024
Our goal is to ensure clean and safe water for all communities in the Western Balkans region.
Mar 22, 2024
Focused on surface and groundwater monitoring
Mar 22, 2024
Workshop in Green Debt Instrument training with focus on taxonomies.
Mar 22, 2024
Regional workshop for national reference laboratories for air quality in Podgorica, Montenegro.
Mar 22, 2024
Implementation, priorities, challenges and next steps for the implementation of the Nitrates Directive in the Western Balkans in Podgorica, Montenegro.
Mar 22, 2024
Focused on the implementation of the EU Nature Directives.
Mar 22, 2024
Focused on monitoring of diffuse soil pollution and inventory of contaminated sites in Tirana, Albania.
Mar 22, 2024
Identification of green key topics for green skills and reskilling in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Mar 22, 2024
Baseline, challenges and opportunities for agri-environmental indicators & monitoring and sustainable water use & climate change adaptation in Tirana, Albania.
Mar 22, 2024
Monitoring and reporting routines and data management related to Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive in Skopje.
Mar 05, 2024
Green transitioning requires behavioral change with collaboration, making regional cooperation on the Green Agenda essential for catalyzing this transition.
Feb 27, 2024
This day serves to recognize the efforts and achievements of non-governmental organizations worldwide in their work towards promoting social justice, human rights, and sustainable development.
Feb 20, 2024
In the ongoing pursuit of sustainable development in the Western Balkans, EU4Green remains dedicated to shaping a greener future through its education initiatives.
Feb 06, 2024
The EU4Green project, implemented by the Austrian Environmental Agency, held a regional workshop on local measures to improve air quality on January 31 and February 1, 2024 in Sarajevo.
Feb 02, 2024
The theme for this year's World Wetlands Day is "Wetlands and human wellbeing."
Jan 15, 2024
As part of our commitment to transparency and public engagement, we are excited to introduce the #WeDidIt campaign.
Jan 08, 2024
This initiative aims to highlight success stories from different economies within the region, showcasing tangible achievements in the adoption of the Green Agenda.
Dec 15, 2023
With the Climate Bonds Initiative, EU4Green has successfully executed an impactful Training Programme, engaging with 33 participants from 5 different Western Balkan economies.
Dec 14, 2023
Normally, sludge isn't associated with a resource that can be used in various fields such as agriculture and energy.
Dec 03, 2023
With the goal of capacity building for local authorities, the third and final module of the regional online training was provided by the Climate Bond Initiative.
Nov 20, 2023
The Environment Agency Austria experts Daniela Zanini-Freitag and Peter Tramberend provided information about EU4Green plans concerning Green Education.
Nov 14, 2023
Kosovo* is actively working on the "Strategy for Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development 2022 – 2031".
Nov 10, 2023
Kosovo*is aiming for a sustainable circular economy and paths the way for new Circular Business Models.
Nov 08, 2023
According to the guidelines of the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans combating land degradation and restoring degraded land should include sustainable food production, ecosystem conservation and land restoration.
Nov 07, 2023
The Regional Workshop brought together key educational stakeholders to identify needs in educational learning and training and specify thematic areas for green skills development and capacity building in the region.
Nov 06, 2023
To support the implementation of National Reference Laboratories (NRL) in the six Western Balkans economies, a two-day regional workshop took place in Podgorica, MNE, on 10 and 11 October 2023.
Nov 06, 2023
The main objectives of the workshop were to develop starting points for a continuous cooperation with the beneficiaries, while helping to set up better networking and communication with Western Balkans.
Oct 28, 2023
With the goal of capacity building for local authorities, regional online training was provided by the Climate Bond Initiative.
Oct 27, 2023
On 21st September 2023, EU4Green organized a regional workshop in Tirana on climate change adaptation in agriculture and strategies promoting sustainable water utilization.
Oct 27, 2023
On 20th September 2023, EU4Green hosted a workshop dedicated to Agri-Environmental Indicators (AEIs) & Monitoring.
Oct 17, 2023
Dedicated to addressing soil contamination and monitoring strategies, an international workshop held in Tirana, Albania, convened experts and stakeholders from across Europe and the Western Balkans.
Oct 13, 2023
The Montenegrin government has approved a new Waste Management Law, following an assessment for compliance with EU directives by Austrian waste management experts.
Oct 09, 2023
EU4Green workshop on Agri-Environmental indicators and sustainable water use in Agriculture on September 20 and 21 in Tirana.
Oct 04, 2023
The overarching goal was to support the Western Balkans in aligning with the Green Agenda and achieving climate neutrality by 2050.
Sep 21, 2023
How well is the Montenegrin draft law on Waste Management aligned with the EU Waste Framework Directive?
Sep 20, 2023
The workshop aimed to establish a foundation for continuous cooperation among the six economies while enhancing understanding of regional baselines and opportunities.
Sep 11, 2023
Untreated sewage and waste waters are a main source of water pollution and also present a serious concern in some areas of the Western Balkan region.