The EU4Green initiative is more than just a project—it’s a movement transforming the Western Balkans into a hub of sustainability and innovation. From tackling pollution to fostering green skills and education, EU4Green is paving the way for a cleaner, healthier future while creating green jobs and strengthening ties with the EU. Here’s how this game-changing initiative is making a tangible difference across the region.
The EU4Green initiative is making significant strides in promoting environmental sustainability across the Western Balkans. One example is the ‘Western Balkans GreenCast,’ a podcast series that explores important environmental issues and green transition strategies in the region and the EU. This series features interviews with experts, real-life case studies, and in-depth discussions aimed at inspiring and educating listeners on sustainable practices and solutions for a healthier planet.
The first episode, ‘Water: Everyday’s Need,’ focuses on water conservation, a critical issue for the Western Balkans and the EU. It features Professor Dragana Tomašević Pilipović from the University of Novi Sad and Harald Loishandl Weisz, a water depollution expert from the Environment Agency Austria. They discuss the challenges of water pollution, why it is important to protect water resources, and strategies for ensuring a sustainable water future. They highlight common misconceptions, explaining that water issues are about quality as much as quantity. They also discuss the need for better monitoring systems, the problems with outdated wastewater treatment facilities, and the pollution caused by industry and agriculture. The episode underscores the urgent need for comprehensive regional cooperation and effective implementation of environmental regulations.
This podcast series exemplifies EU4Green’s commitment to transparency and public engagement, highlighting tangible environmental successes and fostering optimism among citizens while promoting accountability in governance. By showcasing achievements through initiatives like the #WeDidIt campaign, EU4Green celebrates the progress of regional and local efforts in implementing measures and reforms under the Green Agenda directives. This approach not only demonstrates the positive impact of collaborative efforts on the environment and society but also facilitates knowledge-sharing among stakeholders, inspiring other economies to replicate successful strategies.
Through such initiatives, EU4Green continues to support the Western Balkans in their journey towards a greener and more sustainable future, aligning with the broader goals of the European Union’s Green Agenda.
For more insights, you can watch the first episodes of the Western Balkans GreenCast here: EU4Green Transboundary Podcast
About the project:
The EU4Green project supports the Western Balkans – Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia – in implementing the ‘Green Agenda for the Western Balkans’, in greening their economies in consultation with all relevant partners and in enhancing monitoring and reporting.
EU4Green will contribute in the region to:
This podcast series exemplifies EU4Green’s commitment to transparency and public engagement, highlighting tangible environmental successes and fostering optimism among citizens while promoting accountability in governance. By showcasing achievements through initiatives like the #WeDidIt campaign, EU4Green celebrates the progress of regional and local efforts in implementing measures and reforms under the Green Agenda directives. This approach not only demonstrates the positive impact of collaborative efforts on the environment and society but also facilitates knowledge-sharing among stakeholders, inspiring other economies to replicate successful strategies.
Through such initiatives, EU4Green continues to support the Western Balkans in their journey towards a greener and more sustainable future, aligning with the broader goals of the European Union’s Green Agenda.
For more insights, you can watch the first episodes of the Western Balkans GreenCast here: EU4Green Transboundary Podcast
About the project:
The EU4Green project supports the Western Balkans – Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia – in implementing the ‘Green Agenda for the Western Balkans’, in greening their economies in consultation with all relevant partners and in enhancing monitoring and reporting.
EU4Green will contribute in the region to:
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