E-workshop series: Unpacking the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans
The Green Agenda for the Western Balkans (GAWB) has been selected as a framework for reviewing Switzerland’s engagement to date and operationalising the Swiss International Cooperation Strategy 2025-28 in the fields of water and environment. This e-workshop series will provide a deeper understanding of the GAWB, its structure, concepts, and mechanisms, enabling participants to explore ways to leverage it for the future of Swiss international cooperation in the region.
Event Details
Language of the event
English
Contact
Eichenweg 5
Switzerland - 3003 Bern
About this e-workshop series
At the Sofia Summit 2020, the Western Balkans Countries (WBC) ratified the Leaders’ Declaration on the Green Agenda aligning the region with the ambitions of the European Green Deal for a modern, resourceefficient and competitive economy. The related Green Agenda for the Western Balkans (GAWB) Action Plan 2021-30 sets out to:
- decarbonise energy sources and protect the climate;
- move to circular economy;
- depollute air, water, and soil;
- build sustainable agriculture and food systems;
- protect and restore ecosystems.
The e-workshops will discuss potential ways to leverage the GAWB, and possibilities for Swiss international cooperation to support the WBCs more prominently in their response to this developmental agenda. Renowned thematic experts will tackle the ins and outs of the individual pillars of the GAWB and its Action Plan, while experienced practitioners will display lessons learnt and perspectives from their respective portfolio of action. Ample time is allocated for reactions from the audience and joint reflections. The e-workshops are open to staff and partners of Swiss international cooperation as well as any other interested parties working on water, environment and circular economy in the region and beyond.
E-workshop 1, 19.9.2024: Focus on Pillar 3 "Depollution" and Pillar 4 "Sustainable Food Systems"
E-workshop 2, 3.10.2024 : Focus on Pillar 1 «Decarbonization» and Pillar 5 «Biodiversity»
E-workshop 3, 7.11.2024: Focus on Pillar 2 "Circular Economy"
All materials of past webinars can also found on the "Webinar Materials" page.