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BGF is a regional initiative established to advocate and promote sustainable development.

Balkan Green Foundation is a regional initiative established to advocate and promote sustainable development in the Western Balkans, specifically concentrating on a number of key topics such as sustainable economic development, environmental protection, energy development, and climate change. BGF works to advance sustainable development practices as ways to ensure and maximize opportunities for all people through policy advocacy and project developments in the region.

08/10/2026

What good is energy-efficiency support if the households that need it most can't reach it?

Our new study, "Successful Approaches to Involving Vulnerable Groups in Energy Efficiency Programmes," looks at why energy-poor and vulnerable households in Kosovo are often left out, and draws on what has worked across Southeast Europe to bring them in.

Read the full study here: https://balkangreenfoundation.org/publications/successful-approaches-to-involving-vulnerable-groups-in-energy-efficiency-programmes

This publication is carried out with the support of the "Energy Transition and Climate Mitigation in Kosovo" project, funded by the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and implemented by LuxDev, the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency.

Embassy of the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg in Pristina
Luxembourg Aid & Development
LuxDev - Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency

07/10/2026

Fewer than 3% of applications to KEEF's single-family housing calls came from women homeowners. From non-majority communities, it was fewer than 1%.

Many households never hear about the call, cannot produce the documents the application requires, or cannot cover their share of the cost.

On Friday, Balkan Green Foundation launched a study on how energy-efficiency programmes can better reach vulnerable households. KEEF, municipalities, institutions and practitioners joined the discussion.

When vulnerability is considered only after a programme is designed, the eligibility criteria, outreach and application process end up serving households that already have the time, paperwork and money to apply.

We also asked participants to leave one action they would take forward. The responses focused on reaching households more directly, improving coordination between institutions, and giving applicants more practical support throughout the process.

This study is carried out with the support of the "Energy Transition and Climate Mitigation in Kosovo" project, funded by the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and implemented by LuxDev, the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency.

Embassy of the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg in Pristina
LuxDev - Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency
Luxembourg Aid & Development

01/10/2026

☕ Green Insights Coffee Hour #18

Si mund të ndërtojmë një sektor energjetik që ofron energji të përballueshme, furnizim të sigurt dhe hapësirë për inovacion?

Në këtë edicion, Arven Syla, do të flasë për dizajnimin e sektorit të energjisë përmes një qasjeje ndërdisiplinore: si ndërthuren teknologjia, ekonomia dhe politikat publike, dhe çfarë nënkupton kjo për të ardhmen energjetike të Kosovës.

Këto dhe shumë tema të tjera do t’i diskutojmë së bashku të enjten, më 8 tetor 2026, nga ora 10:00 deri në 12:00, në zyrat e Balkan Green Foundation.

Të interesuar për pjesëmarrje? Regjistrohuni këtu: https://forms.gle/MJj2F8yXcYsvH9Pa9

Embassy of Sweden in Pristina
Community Development Fund - CDF
Rilindja Gjelbër
EC Ma Ndryshe
7 Arte

11/08/2026

What turns an energy-efficiency need into a better-performing public building?

It takes more than a technical assessment. Municipalities need reliable building data, clear responsibilities, access to financing, effective procurement, and coordination between the departments involved.

In this video, some of the municipal officials who took part in the Municipal Energy Efficiency and Building Performance Programme reflect on the challenges they face and the practical steps needed to move from an identified need to an implemented project.

The message is clear: energy efficiency delivers results when knowledge, responsibility, financing, and action come together.

This activity is carried out with the support of the “Energy Transition and Climate Mitigation in Kosovo” project, funded by the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and implemented by LuxDev, the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency.

LuxDev - Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency
Luxembourg Aid & Development
Embassy of the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg in Pristina

04/08/2026

How do municipalities know whether a policy truly supports a green transition?

Making sustainable decisions requires more than ambition. Municipalities need a practical way to distinguish between proposals that align with their long-term priorities and those that deliver limited environmental, social, or economic value.

The Policy Evaluation Toolkit enables municipalities to systematically assess local policies against the Green Agenda pillars using a structured set of environmental, social, governance, and implementation criteria. Rather than relying on ad hoc judgement, it helps compare policy options, identify implementation gaps, optimise funding opportunities, and prioritise interventions with the greatest local impact.

To support its practical application, BGF brought together municipal officials from Obiliq and sector experts for an interactive information session, where participants explored how the Toolkit can be integrated into local policymaking and tested its application through practical discussions and demonstrations.

By strengthening municipalities' ability to evaluate and prioritise policies, BGF is supporting more strategic, accountable, and locally driven green transition planning.

This project is part of the EUKI – European Climate Initiative. EUKI is a project financing instrument by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUKN). The EUKI competition for project ideas is implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. The overarching goal of EUKI is to foster climate cooperation within the European Union (EU) in order to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions.

20/07/2026

Climate finance is no longer only about availability. It is increasingly about access.

Across the Western Balkans, municipalities, civil society organisations, and local communities are developing ideas for a just energy transition. Yet too often, these ideas never become projects, not because they lack relevance, but because they cannot overcome the barriers that stand between ambition and implementation.

Our latest Op-Ed explores a question that deserves greater attention: if climate finance exists, who is actually able to reach it?

Drawing on insights from regional experts, the article examines why capacity gaps, limited data, late stakeholder engagement, and increasingly complex funding requirements continue to shape who can participate in the transition, and who is left behind.

Read the full Op-Ed here: https://balkangreenfoundation.org/news/climate-finance-is-there-the-question-is-who-can-actually-reach-it

This Op-Ed was developed within the Energy Transition and Decarbonisation Project, implemented by Balkan Green Foundation, Germanwatch e.V., Beogradska otvorena škola, and Eko-svest, with financial support from the Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ).

15/07/2026

A just transition starts with people, partnerships, and local action.

Successful local transitions are not built on funding alone. They require strong municipal capacities, meaningful stakeholder engagement, and practical solutions that communities can see and trust.

During our Expert Talk, speakers emphasized that empowering municipalities, involving local actors from the very beginning, and implementing achievable pilot projects are essential steps toward building long-term, scalable solutions for a just transition in the Western Balkans.

Browse through the carousel to discover some of the key insights shared during the discussion.

This activity was developed within the Energy Transition and Decarbonisation Project, implemented by Balkan Green Foundation, Germanwatch e.V., Beogradska otvorena škola, and Eko-svest, with financial support from the Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ).

14/07/2026

What does it take to finance a just transition at the local level?

Financing is often discussed in terms of large investments and ambitious targets. Yet, one of the biggest challenges lies in translating these ambitions into projects that municipalities can actually implement.

During our Expert Talk on Financing the Just Transition in the Western Balkans, experts from across the region highlighted a common message: local governments need stronger capacities, better project preparation, clear leadership, and greater access to dedicated funding opportunities.

These key takeaways remind us that a just transition is not only about securing financial resources, but also about creating the conditions for those resources to deliver meaningful change on the ground.

Swipe through to explore some of the key insights shared by our speakers.

This activity was developed within the Energy Transition and Decarbonisation Project, implemented by Balkan Green Foundation, Germanwatch e.V. , Beogradska otvorena škola, and Eko-svest, with financial support from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

13/07/2026

How close is Kosovo to delivering on its energy commitments? The data tells the story.

The Second Monitoring Report on the Energy Strategy of the Republic of Kosovo 2022–2031 assesses progress through 2025, examining developments in renewable energy, system reliability, energy poverty, exposure to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), and other key areas of the energy transition.

Beyond tracking indicators, the report serves as an accountability tool, highlighting where progress has been made, where gaps remain, and where stronger action and clearer institutional responsibility are still needed.

Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/4wF5mn9

This report was carried out as part of the Empowering Environmental Civil Society Organizations in Kosovo (EECSOK) project, implemented by Community Development Fund - CDF and supported by Embassy of Sweden in Pristina.

7 Arte
EC Ma Ndryshe
Rilindja Gjelbër

10/07/2026

Our Annual Report 2025 is now available!

The Balkan Green Foundation Annual Report 2025 presents the work, results, and collaborations that shaped our contribution to a greener and more sustainable future.

In 2025, BGF advanced energy and climate action, supported green entrepreneurship, strengthened civic participation, and expanded cooperation across Kosovo and the Western Balkans.

The report captures not only what was achieved, but also the momentum created for the next stage of our work.

Read the full annual report here: https://balkangreenfoundation.org/publications/annual-report-2025

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