About this learning event

Accelerating climate action in the Western Balkans requires not only strong policies, but also financing solutions that are robust, innovative, and accessible. By fostering dialogue among key actors, this conference aims to strengthen cooperation across sectors and levels of governance in support of the implementation of the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans. It will provide a space to explore financing mechanisms and instruments that can help bridge the gap between policy commitments and implementation

The conference will be held alongside several complementary learning activities. Applicants must apply for and participate in one of the activities listed below (October 5–6) in order to attend the conference. This ensures participants benefit fully from the program.

Please note:

• You must submit separate applications: one for the conference and another for the activity  that that fits most to your work and professional development.
• In your application, include a short explanation of why you want to participate in each selected activity
• Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early submission is encouraged.
• Applicants from the six Western Balkan countries are eligible for participation and travel costs (including accommodation)

Complementary learning activities:

• Training of Trainers: Facilitation and Collaboration in Policy Working Groups
  
• Climate Change Policy Communication: Public Sector Approaches
  
• Translating Climate Policy into Action: Insights from Slovenia

Who should attend

These activities are intended primarily for public officials and decision-makers from the six Western Balkan countries, working in fields of public finance, economic development, environment, and climate action. Participation is also relevant for officials from other levels of government and the broader public administration involved in supporting and financing the green transition. The CEF will cover all participation and travel costs for eligible participants through the Greening Human Capital of Public Institutions of the Western Balkans project.

Participating institutions

Additional participating institutions will be added as confirmed.

• Circular Change
• European Commission (EC)
• ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability
• International Monetary Fund (IMF)
• Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning, Slovenia
• Ministry of Finance, Croatia
• City Municipality of Celje
• Regional Cooperation Council (RCC)
• Sarajevo Energy and Climate Week (SECW)
• United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Partners

This event is delivered as part of the Greening Human Capital of Public Institutions of the Western Balkans project, implemented by the CEF and supported by the Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning and the Climate Change Fund of Slovenia. The hosting of the event is also supported by the City Municipality of Celje.