MEF: as a Policy & Business Bridge
As a vital bridge between high-level energy policy and real-world business implementation, we are bringing together regional decision-makers and
MEF 26: Energy Without Borders – Regional & EU Perspective
ENERGY WITHOUT BORDERS
At MEF 2026, dialogue turns into direction.
Bringing together key decision-makers from across the region and Eur
The Countdown Begins: 80 Days Until MEF 2026
80 Days To Go-MEF 2026:
The countdown is ON! We are exactly 80 days away from the 9th edition of the Macedonian Energy Forum.Join us on Ju
Energy Transition & Innovation
Energy transition is about vision, fairness, and economic opportunity.
At MEF 2025, Sanja Bozinovska, Minister of Energy, Mining and Mineral R
Strategic Meeting: ZIP Institute & PM Mickoski on MEF26
Today we met with Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski to discuss the strategic role of the upcoming MEF26.
We agreed to join forces to strengthe
MEF: A Regional Energy Dialogue Platform
What does the future of energy in the Western Balkans look like?
It looks like collaboration, innovation, and action.
The MEF Energy Fo
Why MEF Matters
MEF2026 organized by the ZIP Institute, serves as a vital platform for accelerating the energy transition and fostering regional cooperation
OSCE x MEF26: Partnering for Energy Security
We are proud to announce that the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) @osceorg joins MEF26 as the first officia
Save the Date: MEF 2026
Exciting news! Preparations for the MEF26 are officially underway. Get ready for another year of powerful discussions, innovative ideas, and
Diplomatic Briefing: ZIP Institute & Ambassador Gregor Presker on MEF 2026
Our diplomatic engagement ahead of MEF 2026 continued today with H.E. Gregor Presker, Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia to North Macedonia.
ZIP Hosts Final Event for MERIT Project: Mapping Employment Risks and Improving Transparency
Today, the ZIP Institute marked the conclusion of the MERIT Project: Mapping Employment Risks and Improving Transparency, funded by SELDI and the Eur
ZIP Hosts Training for Subgrantees Strengthening Local Participation Through Citizens’ Assemblies
We successfully concluded a training for the subgrantees of the project Strengthening Vulnerable Communities: Catalyzing Climate Action through Citiz
ZIP Institute Receives 3-Star Recognition at Paris Participation Awards
On 21 November, ZIP Institute was invited to the prestigious “Prix de la Participation 2025” ceremony at the Palais du Luxembourg in Paris, organ
ZIP Institute Featured on “Across the Map” Podcast — Youth Reclaiming Power in North Macedonia
We’re excited and grateful to share that ZIP Institute was recently featured on the “Across the Map” podcast, where our Peace Corps volunteer s
Results of the Sub-Granting Call: Six CSOs to Lead Climate Assemblies in North Macedonia
ZIP Institute is pleased to announce the successful completion of the call for sub-grants within the project “Empowering Vulnerable Communities: Ca
ZIP Institute launches the brand book for the SLAMENKA project
ZIP Institute is proud to present the brand book for SLAMENKA, a project focused on transforming agricultural waste into a practical, sustainable alt
Skopje Climate Assembly Wins 3-Star Recognition at the “Prix de la Participation” in Paris, France.
ZIP Institute is proud to announce that the Skopje Climate Assembly has been awarded three stars in the category Associations/Citizen Collectives at
ZIP Institute at the Economic Forum in Poland
From 2–4 September, ZIP Institute participated in the Economic Forum in Poland, one of the largest gatherings in Central and Eastern Europe, which
Препораките од Климатското собрание ќе бидат темел на новата еко-политика за Скопје
На 29 Август се одржа средба меѓу кандидатката за градоначалник на Град Скопје, г-ѓ
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Sub-Grants for Organizing Climate Assemblies in North Macedonia
Apply by Sept 5, 2025
🌱 ZIP Institute concludes the Circular Economy Academy with an innovative pitch: the first wheat drinking straws in the region!
The Academy was organized by ARNO Organization for Social Innovation
as part of the project supported by the European Union through the EU Support
ZIP Institute at Regional Meeting on Deliberative Democracy
ZIP Institute was honoured to be invited to the Third Meeting of the Community of Practice on Deliberative Democracy in South-East Europe, organ
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
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
