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We are thrilled to announce that our landmark initiative Skopje Climate Assembly has been selected for presentation at the prestigious World Forum for Democracy, set to take place in Strasbourg from 6-8 November 2024. This year, the Forum received over 200 applications from around the world, and our initiative has been chosen to be showcased…

We've captured the essence of our panels through stunning visual minutes, showcasing key insights and discussions. These images hold the secrets of our dialogues on energy security, grid enhancement, green finance, and much more. Curious to see what our experts have unveiled? Discover the intricate details and groundbreaking ideas discussed at #MEF24 by exploring…

Berlin Process Insights Session “Decoding a Decade: The Berlin Process and its Impact on the Green Energy Transition in the Western Balkans” (in partnership with the German Embassy Skopje.   Moderator: Agim Selami , Executive Director, ZIP Institute Speakers: • HE Petra Drexler, Ambassador, Embassy of Germany to North Macedonia • Bojan Maricik, First Deputy…

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 incredibly insightful and productive event. Over the past two days, we navigated through a wide array of critical topics centered around the theme of 'The New Energy Landscape: Recovered,…

Reskilling and Upskilling for a Repowered World: Green Jobs Challenges and Opportunities The energy transition brings both challenges and opportunities. While there is fear of job redundancy in sectors like coal mining, there is an increasing demand for skilled personnel in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and maintenance of sophisticated energy systems. How should governments…

Energy Communities: Models and Success Stories for Energy Democracy In partnership with Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, Skopje, this session explored the transformative potential of energy communities in promoting democratic participation and local empowerment. Participants examined diverse models and real-world success stories, providing insights into community-led approaches to energy production, distribution, and governance. Key Questions: 1.…

Innovative Approaches to Critical Raw Material Management in the Western Balkans The green and digital transition has heightened the demand for critical raw materials, necessitating regulatory cooperation. This opens a door for EU and Western Balkan cooperation to integrate into the EU critical raw material supply chain. To achieve this, the Western Balkans must…

Panel 4: Grid Enhancement - Trends and Challenges As investments in renewable energy sources (RES) accelerate, the need for grid enhancement becomes critical. With RES being unstable, advanced management systems are essential. Transmission (TSO) and distribution systems operators (DSO) play a crucial role in supporting and balancing these needs. How are we progressing with…

Highlighting our Main Supporter of MEF24: The Open Society Foundation - Western Balkans We are honored to have the support of the Open Society Foundations - Western Balkans, with their representative Andi Dobrushi, Director of OSF, delivering an inspiring speech at #MEF24. Key Points from Andi Dobrushi's Speech: Facing Challenges: Addressing climate change, economic upheavals,…

Next from the parallel session is the Financing the Green Energy Transition panel! Championed by NLB Bank, this panel focused on the financial aspects of the green energy transition. Moderator: Olimpija Zaevska, CEO of Elson Solutions Panelists: Branko Greganovic, NLB Banka Skopje Stefan Kostovski, EBRD Marjan Stojiljkovic, Climate Lens Advisors Bjorn…