At the online event „Give me Five“, organized by GREEN CIVIL, Sadžida Hafizović, Vice President at CENER 21 from Bosnia and Herzegovina, presented successful examples of their work: from training sessions and manuals for teachers to supporting businesses in resource and waste reuse. Their efforts demonstrate that real progress begins in primary and secondary education, as well as through collaboration between schools, municipalities, and businesses. According to CENER 21, circular economy is not just a theory — it is a practice already being implemented across the region.

„Through our work, we’ve managed to collaborate with key stakeholders to drive environmental protection and develop good practices and models. We’ve established strategic partnerships with international organizations like UNEP, UNIDO, GIZ, the European Union, and others. We closely cooperate with ministries, government agencies, and municipalities to help them develop policies, strategies, and action plans. One of our current successes is supporting the development of the Federal Waste Management Plan — a huge achievement for a small organization“, said Hafizović.

LogEx are: The Balkan Forum (Kosovo), CIVIL / Green CIVIL (North Macedonia), Build Green Group (Albania), CENER 21, COD Jajce (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Universum International College (Kosovo), Zero Waste Montenegro (Montenegro), YIHR Serbia (Serbia).

This content is part of the GREEN Civil project “Give Me Five!”, within the framework of the Western Balkans Circular Economy Week (May 26- June 1, 2025) under the motto “From Local Fixes to Regional Impact”.

The initiative is implemented by the LogEx regional network, of which CIVIL is a member. The network was launched by the reputable think tank organization Balkan Forum from Kosovo, and with the support of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund from the United States.