ZIP-Lead Workshop at the 9th European Gathering on Participation in Strasbourg
From March 17–19, ZIP Institute had the honor of participating in the 9th European Gathering on Participation in Strasbo
MERIT Project Launched to Promote Fair Hiring in State-Owned Enterprises
ZIP Institute officially launched the MERIT project—an initiative aimed at reducing unfair recruitment practices in North Macedonia’s state-owned
MEF Energy Forum 2025 Partners with North Macedonia’s Energy Ministry
The MEF Energy Forum/ZIP Institute Team had the privilege of meeting with Ms. Sanja Bozinovska, the Minister of Energy, Mining, and Mineral Resources
Workshops in Belgrade and Tirana
Workshops in Belgrade and Tirana: Empowering Communities for Sustainable Energy Transitions – Leveraging the Skopje Climate Assembly’s Su
MEF ‘25 (dates and location)
Exciting news! Preparations for the Macedonian Energy Forum (MEF), taking place in June 2024, are in full swing. Stay tuned for more updates as we ge
Call for Applicants
We are hiring!
We are hiring staff in the framework of the project “Empowering Vulnerable Communities: Catalysing&nbs
WORLD FORUM FOR DEMOCRACY
6-8 November 2024
We’re beyond excited to share that our Skopje Climate Assembly has been shortlisted from 200 projects from all around the
Women in Energy Scholarship
Thrilled to announce that Marija Shterjova and Gentina Abdiji are the winners of the MEF Energy Forum Scholarship, made possible by the generous supp
IPA II Cross Border Cooperation Programmme
Through our project GreenTour, a new bicycle path in Saraj is connecting Shishevo and the Matka Canyon, offering visitors a unique way to explore thi
Welcome to the 8th Annual Grape Festival in Bojane!
Each year, this festival brings together the essence of our community—its land, traditions, and people.
With every harvest and heartfelt cel
Uniting for Clean Air: Citizens and ZIP Institute Bring Solutions to 10 Municipalities
In the past few months, citizens from the first-ever Citizen Climate Assembly in Skopje, alongside ZIP Institute representatives, concluded the 10 vi
Taking Action: Citizens and ZIP Institute Deliver Climate Assembly Recommendations to Local Authorities
The citizens who participated in the first Citizen Climate Assembly in Skopje, accompanied by representatives of ZIP Institute, recently visited seve
Historic Day for Deliberative Democracy!
We are thrilled to announce that the City Council of Skopje has unanimously adopted all 19 recommendations from the Skopje Climate Assembly. This is
MEF 2024 Women in Energy Scholarship
The MEF Energy Forum is delighted to announce a significant initiative aimed at advancing the empowerment of women in the energy sector.
The MEF 2
Saraj's Second Solar-Powered Well Installed by ZIP Institute
ZIP Institute’s founded Agricultural Cooperative Bojane is yielding tangible impacts on advancing rural development in Saraj.
☀️ Second Sola
Skopje Climate Assembly Report Delivered to Deputy Prime Minister Mexhiti
The ZIP Team, accompanied by three citizens - participants of the Skopje Climate Assembly, handed over the Climate Assembly Report on air pollution t
Happy 4th of July!
Happy 4th of July!
As we celebrate this 4th of July, let's also celebrate our shared commitment to a sustainable and secure energy future promote
Skopje Climate Assembly Selected for World Forum for Democracy 2024
We are thrilled to announce that our landmark initiative Skopje Climate Assembly has been selected for presentation at the prestigious World Forum fo
Dive into the visual journey of #MEF24!
We've captured the essence of our panels through stunning visual minutes, showcasing key insights and discussions. These images hold the secrets of o
Berlin Process Insights: Impact on Green Energy Transition in Western Balkans
Berlin Process Insights Session “Decoding a Decade: The Berlin Process and its Impact on the Green Energy Transition in the Western Balkans” (in
MEF 2024 Wraps Up: Shaping a Sustainable Energy Future Together!
Thank you all for your active participation in the 7th Macedonian Energy Forum 2024!
We have come to the conclusion of what has been an incredib
MEF24: Reskilling and Upskilling for Green Jobs in a Repowered World
Reskilling and Upskilling for a Repowered World: Green Jobs Challenges and Opportunities
The energy transition brings both challenges and opport
MEF24: Energy Communities and Models for Energy Democracy
Energy Communities: Models and Success Stories for Energy Democracy
In partnership with Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, Skopje, this session explored
MEF24: Innovative Approaches to Critical Raw Material Management in the Western Balkans
Innovative Approaches to Critical Raw Material Management in the Western Balkans
The green and digital transition has heightened the demand for c
MEF24 Panel: Grid Enhancement - Trends and Challenges
Panel 4: Grid Enhancement - Trends and Challenges
As investments in renewable energy sources (RES) accelerate, the need for grid enhancement bec
MEF24 Thanks Open Society Foundation - Western Balkans for Support
Highlighting our Main Supporter of MEF24: The Open Society Foundation - Western Balkans
We are honored to have the support of the Open Society Fou
MEF24 Recap: Financing the Green Energy Transition Panel
Next from the parallel session is the Financing the Green Energy Transition panel!
Championed by NLB Bank, this panel focused on the financial asp
MEF24 Recap: Technological Innovations for Repowering and Repurposing Energy Sector
From the parallel sessions, the first we report on is the Technological Innovations for Repowering and Repurposing
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MEF24 Ministerial Panel Recap: Bold Strategies for Western Balkans Energy Transition
You shouldn't have missed the Ministerial Panel on "Bold Strategies for Repowering and Repurposing the Energy Sector in the Western Balkans"! Here
MEF24 Fireside Chat: Balancing Energy Security and Transition with Prime Minister-Designate Mickoski
The panel on "The Importance of Critical Infrastructure for Energy Security: Navigating the Path Forward," organized jointly with the Atlantic Counc
