From 7 to 9 October 2025, REA North participated in the EUKI Networking Event: Advancing the Green Agenda in the Western Balkans, held in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The three-day event, organised by the EUKI Academy and CENER 21 – Center for Energy, Environment and Resources, gathered more than 40 climate and energy actors from across the region to exchange ideas, strengthen cooperation, and accelerate the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans.
REA North presented its two projects OUR-CEE and REDESIGN, both funded by the European Climate Initiative (EUKI), offer complementary approaches to improving the energy efficiency of public buildings in Central and Eastern Europe. While OUR-CEE focuses on identifying the reasons behind underperformance in previously conducted renovations and developing strategies for their improvement, REDESIGN is developing a methodology for renovating the worst-performing public buildings by introducing Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS).
The event was opened by introductory speeches from representatives of the City of Sarajevo and the German Embassy, who emphasized that cross-border cooperation is vital to achieving climate neutrality. Introductory workshop, led by CENER 21, explored the progress of Western Balkan countries in implementing their National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), identifying key challenges and opportunities for stronger joint advocacy.
Throughout the event, there were several panel discussions with relevant policymakers and experts discussing how to turn political commitments into concrete action. Speakers underscored that a successful energy transition must go hand in hand with social progress and to achieve that, closer collaboration between sectors across the region is needed..
During the Poster Gallery Walk, REA North presented OUR-CEE and REDESIGN projects to participants, fostering exchange of knowledge and collaboration with representatives from Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and North Macedonia.
Through its active participation and project presentations, REA North demonstrated its commitment to collaboration and innovative approaches in promoting energy efficiency and sustainable development, while the event itself provided a valuable opportunity to exchange experiences and strengthen regional connections for a more sustainable future.
