About this learning event

Climate change is deeply impacting environmental and economic systems across the globe, with the Western Balkans facing particularly acute challenges from air pollution, climate-related disasters, and energy insecurity. In this context, collaboration is no longer optional but essential. This workshop is designed to empower public officials and stakeholders from across the region to collectively address these challenges by strengthening networks, forming effective coalitions, and advancing climate action.

During this learning event, participants will:

• Gain practical knowledge to map relevant stakeholders and identify opportunities for impactful collaboration.
• Develop skills to design robust governance structures for climate partnerships, ensuring clarity of roles and transparency.
• Learn to simulate coalition expansion across borders and practice building alliances with multiple stakeholders.
• Understand proven principles for partnership success: starting small, leveraging trusted relationships, and scaling up efforts.
• Access tools and strategies for monitoring, reporting, and maintaining credibility within climate coalitions.
• Enhance their ability to drive progress on decarbonization, adaptation, and sustainability in alignment with regional and EU objectives.
• Build confidence to reduce transition costs and accelerate climate action in their respective institutions.

By the end of the workshop, participants will be equipped to initiate, strengthen, and scale coalitions that foster cross-border collaboration and deliver tangible results for a climate-resilient and sustainable Western Balkans.

Faculty

This workshop will be delivered by:

• Gilles Ossona de Mendez, Professional Certified Coach (accredited EMCC Senior Practitioner), HR Trainer, Inspirance Consulting

Target audience

This workshop is designed for public officials working in ministries of environment and climate change, ministries of finance, and other public institutions involved in implementing the Green Agenda.

Practical information

Flights, transfers, accommodation in Sarajevo, as well as meals during the event will be fully financed for the selected participants.

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 the Environment, Climate and Energy and the Climate Change Fund of Slovenia.