On 26 November, Ecopana participated in a panel discussion as part of a regional dialogue organized by CDF and supported by the Embassy of Sweden. The discussion focused on the Updated Action Plan for implementing the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans 2025–2030 and the development of Renewable Energy Communities (REC) in Kosovo.
Ecopana was represented by Krenare H. Salihu, who shared our perspective on biodiversity, ecosystem restoration, and the role of local communities in the green transition.
During the discussion, Ms. Salihu highlighted that, despite the clear political frameworks provided by the Green Agenda, there remains a significant gap between objectives and on-the-ground implementation. Biodiversity and ecosystems in the region continue to face ongoing pressure due to unstable financing, insufficient institutional capacities, and the lack of strong monitoring and accountability mechanisms. Policies alone are not enough—real, measurable, and transparent action is needed.
She further emphasized that a community-led approach is essential for achieving sustainable results: all nature conservation and restoration processes only succeed when local communities are actively involved in decision-making and directly benefit from environmental protection.
Participants also underlined the importance of civil society engagement and transparent implementation to sustainably advance the Green Agenda.
