Jan 10, 2025
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
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
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
With dozens of implemented activities, hundreds of involved participants and various published materials, EU4Green looks back at a successful 2024.
Dec 13, 2024
The recording of the green finance webinar Understanding Climate Risks and Their Management is now available.
Dec 12, 2024
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
Air quality is a critical factor affecting human health and environmental sustainability.
Dec 04, 2024
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
Biodesign is more than a scientific endeavour; it’s a transformative philosophy that intertwines innovation, sustainability, and nature’s inherent intelligence.
Nov 28, 2024
Air pollution remains a significant challenge for the Western Balkans, with far-reaching impacts on public health, ecosystems, and economic development.
Nov 28, 2024
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
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
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 18, 2024
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
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
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
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
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 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 29, 2024
In the second episode of the Transboundary Podcast, hosted by EU4Green, two remarkable experts explored the complexities and importance of sustainable agriculture.
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 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 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 22, 2024
The workshops, spanning six economies within the Western Balkans, underscored the commitment of EU4Green to inclusivity and collaboration.
Mar 22, 2024
Our goal is to ensure clean and safe water for all communities in the Western Balkans region.
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.
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.
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.
Jun 23, 2023
Proper urban wastewater treatment is crucial for improving public health and environmental well-being.
May 09, 2023
On Monday 8th May 2023 the Project Steering Committee met online, as EU4Green enters a new stage and heads towards implementation of activities in the six Western Balkan economies.
Jun 17, 2022
On 17 June, the Umweltbundesamt, the Environment Agency Austria, officially launches the EU4Green project with a hybrid event in Montenegro.