Sarajevo, April 25, 2024 - The first conference on circular economy in Bosnia and Herzegovina will be held on May 14, 2024, at Dom Mladih in Sarajevo. The conference is organized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Bosnia and Herzegovina, aiming to gather all relevant stakeholders, enthusiasts, and experts to gain a better understanding of the circular economy.

Organized under the title LOOP: Innovate, Collaborate, Transform, it seeks to highlight innovative solutions, best practices, and transformative ideas for a sustainable future.

The conference is envisioned as a one-day event where top speakers from Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, France, Croatia, and Serbia will present various aspects of the circular economy to the Bosnian-Herzegovinian public. Successful companies implementing circular business models in the region and the European Union will share their experiences. Participants will explore practical and scalable initiatives in various sectors, from product design to waste management and reduction.

The aim is to provide a comprehensive overview of the circular economy, emphasizing the positive impact it can have on environmental sustainability, resource management, sustainable development in the country, and to encourage a shift towards adopting the best circular approaches to address environmental degradation issues and promote responsible consumption.

Additionally, it will serve as a platform to foster collaboration among various stakeholders, including companies, policymakers, researchers, and environmental advocates.

The attendance of representatives from small and medium-sized enterprises, academia, business society, state and entity institutions, as well as media from Bosnia and Herzegovina and the region, is expected.

Join us in this important initiative for a better future for our planet!