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Capturing the essence of #MEF26! A huge thank you to our official photographer, Emir Amzai, for perfectly documenting the energy, insights, and moments of this year's forum. Your lens brought the spirit of the Mediterranean Economic Forum to life. Check out some of our favorite highlights below! 👇

# MEF '26 Panel 1: High-Level Leadership Exchange "From Reform to Delivery: Building a Competitive and Resilient Energy Future."  How do we build a competitive, resilient, and green energy future? At the Macedonian Energy Forum, regional leaders, diplomats, and experts discussed accelerating grid investments, renewable deployment, and EU-backed reforms in the Western Balkans. …

Climate action begins in our communities. At #MEF26, renowned Turkish actor and activist Mert Fırat reminded us that addressing the climate crisis requires moving past abstract global figures and focusing on the human scale. To build true climate resilience, we must examine what sustainability means for our neighborhoods, our tables, and the future…

A National Imperative: Driving Regional Climate Action at #MEF2026 The 9th Macedonian Energy Forum (MEF26) is officially underway in Skopje! Opening the forum, Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski emphasized that expanding renewable energy production and upgrading our distribution infrastructure is a national priority. We extend our sincere gratitude to Prime Minister Mickoski for…

MEF'26: Connecting Borders, Powering Futures "We regard regional cooperation as one of the most critical elements of the energy transition." A powerful message from Ms. Fatma Varank, CEO of COP31 Türkiye and Deputy Minister, during her impactful speech at the MEF Energy Forum 2026! From enhancing climate adaptation capacity to aligning regional…

"Energy security and climate resilience are one and the same issue." A powerful takeaway from Minister Muhamet Hoxha at #MEF26, reminding us that we cannot achieve a secure energy future without building climate-resilient systems. We extend our sincere gratitude to Minister Hoxha for his invaluable address and for guiding the region toward actionable…

Powerful insights from Michalis Rokas, EU Ambassador to North Macedonia, speaking at #MEF26. He highlighted the critical shift toward concrete action and public trust ahead of COP31.  We extend our sincere thanks to Michalis Rokas for delivering these powerful insights and anchoring the discussion in real-world impact. His reminder that…

MEF'26: Building Trust for a Sustainable Transition Miodrag Milosavljevic, Deputy Director of OSF - Western Balkans, shared valuable insights on the importance of democratic resilience, public trust, and inclusive governance in driving a sustainable and equitable transition. We extend our sincere gratitude to Miodrag Milosavlievic, Deputy Director of OSF - Western Balkans, for…

"Climate change is no longer a future challenge." Speaking at MEF 2026, our Executive Director Agim Selami delivered a powerful message on the urgency of the climate crisis. Driving real change requires bold collaboration and regional unity. We are proud to lead conversations that push for a faster, cleaner energy transition. #MEF26

The final countdown is officially on! Tomorrow afternoon at 16:00 (4:00 PM), the doors will open in Skopje for the official launch of MEF '26! The stage is set to welcome regional leaders, international experts, and youth advocates for two days of vital dialogue on accelerating the green transition and fostering climate resilience. We are…