SECW

🤝 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤
A credible and implementation-focused energy and climate dialogue requires not only technical expertise, but also strong financial institutions that support investment and innovation. In this context, Raiffeisen Bank was an important partner of SECW 2025, contributing valuable perspectives on sustainable finance and the role of the banking sector in enabling the energy transition.
Recently, we had the honour of presenting a certificate of appreciation to 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤 as a sign of gratitude for their engagement and support to SECW - Sarajevo Energy and Climate Week.
Representatives of the bank contributed to discussions on financing the energy transition, mobilising green investments, supporting companies in decarbonisation processes, and strengthening the financial ecosystem necessary for the development of sustainable energy projects. These conversations highlighted the critical role that financial institutions play in bridging policy ambition and real project implementation.

Strategic cooperation with 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤 reflects a shared commitment to accelerating sustainable investment and supporting the region’s transition towards a more resilient, low-carbon economy.
We sincerely value this partnership and look forward to continued collaboration in strengthening the financial foundations of the energy transition.
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📍 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐖 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠

The first coordination meeting of the Program Committee for SECW - Sarajevo Energy and Climate Week 2026 (SECW 2026) was held together with partners at the Chamber of Economy of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The discussion focused on the working draft of the agenda for this year’s edition of Energy and Climate Week. Participants reviewed the key thematic tracks and exchanged proposals that will shape the programme of SECW 2026. Particular attention was given to identifying priority topics that will bring together representatives of public institutions, industry, academia, and international organizations to engage in a meaningful dialogue on the energy transition and emerging climate challenges.

This meeting marked the beginning of the programme development process for SECW 2026 and an important step in aligning the contributions of partners and members of the Program Committee whose expertise plays a central role in shaping the content and direction of the event.

We thank all partners who participated and contributed to the constructive discussion, as well as for their continued support in preparing the upcoming edition of Sarajevo Energy and Climate Week.

We look forward to the next steps and to continuing the joint work on developing the programme of 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐖 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

💡 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟓 – 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲

Energy Efficiency Day is a reminder that achieving a sustainable and resilient energy system depends not only on new technologies, but also on the smart and efficient use of energy across all sectors. Every kilowatt saved, every optimised process, and every energy-conscious decision contributes to a more sustainable future.

This reality was highlighted during Sarajevo Energy and Climate Week 2025, where discussions repeatedly emphasised practical strategies for improving energy efficiency: from modernising buildings and industrial processes, to optimising energy consumption in utilities and public infrastructure. These are areas where expertise in energy management, engineering, and operational planning is indispensable.

As we approach SECW 2026, we continue to prioritise energy efficiency as a central theme-promoting solutions that reduce waste, lower emissions, and deliver tangible benefits for the environment, economy, and society.

🎉 On this day, we congratulate all professionals, engineers, and decision-makers dedicated to improving energy efficiency and thank them for their vital role in creating a cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable energy future.

🌍 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟒 - 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

World Engineering Day, proclaimed by UNESCO, reminds us that the global energy transition is ultimately an engineering challenge. Behind every climate target, renewable project, grid upgrade or industrial decarbonisation effort stand engineers who design, test and implement the systems that make these ambitions possible.

This reality was clearly reflected during SECW - Sarajevo Energy and Climate Week 2025, where discussions repeatedly returned to practical questions of implementation: how to modernise electricity grids, integrate renewables at scale, strengthen infrastructure resilience, and translate energy transition strategies into real projects and investments. These are areas where engineering expertise is indispensable.

Across panels and technical sessions, engineers from utilities, industry, research institutions and international organisations contributed to conversations on topics such as renewable integration, grid stability, hydrogen development, circular economy solutions and industrial energy efficiency. Their work is at the core of turning climate policy into functioning infrastructure.

As we look a head to 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐖 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, we remain committed to keeping engineers and technical experts at the centre of the dialogue-ensuring that the region’s energy transition is grounded not only in policy ambition, but also in the knowledge, systems thinking and practical solutions that engineering provides.

On this day, we extend our congratulations to engineers everywhere and thank them for their continued contribution to building a more resilient and sustainable future.

🤝 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐤𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐚 𝐁𝐢𝐇

A credible and implementation-focused energy dialogue is not possible without the active involvement of key sector actors. In that context, Elektroprivreda BiH was one of the most important strategic partners of SECW 2025, contributing both expertise and institutional perspective to the programme.

Recently, we had the honour of presenting a certificate of appreciation to 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐣𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐬̌𝐢𝐜́, 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐤𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐚 𝐁𝐢𝐇, as a sign of gratitude for the company’s engagement and partnership.

Representatives of EP BiH actively participated in discussions addressing the future of the power sector, electricity market development, infrastructure resilience, and transition planning in coal-dependent regions. The dialogue throughout SECW clearly underscored the central role of public utilities in balancing regulatory alignment, system stability, investment planning, and long-term decarbonisation objectives.

Strategic cooperation with Elektroprivreda BiH reflects the shared understanding that the energy transition in Bosnia and Herzegovina must be grounded in operational realities, institutional capacity, and responsible planning.

We sincerely value this partnership and look forward to continued collaboration in strengthening a resilient and sustainable energy system.

🤝 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐳𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐖 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

Sarajevo Energy and Climate Week 2025 was strongly enriched by the active engagement of the 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐳𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐨𝐬𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐳𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐚, including the Ambassador’s participation in the Ambassadors’ Panel dedicated to the energy transition.

We recently had the honour of presenting a certificate of appreciation to the Ambassador of the Czech Republic as a token of gratitude for the Embassy’s support and meaningful contribution to SECW 2025.

The Czech Republic’s engagement was reflected not only through diplomatic presence, but also through substantive participation in discussions on decarbonisation, regional cooperation, infrastructure resilience, circular economy approaches, and practical transition pathways. The Ambassadors’ Panel, organised by the Embassy of the Czech Republic, set the tone for international dialogue at the very beginning of the conference, emphasising cooperation, long-term energy security, and alignment with European climate objectives.

Partnerships of this nature underline the importance of combining diplomatic leadership with technical expertise and investment cooperation in accelerating Bosnia and Herzegovina’s energy transition. We sincerely value the continued support of the Embassy of the Czech Republic and look forward to further collaboration within SECW 2026 and beyond.

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐨𝐬𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐳𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐖 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

Sarajevo Energy and Climate Week 2025 was held under the patronage of 𝐃𝐫. 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐜́𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐜́, 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐨𝐬𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐳𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐚, reflecting strong institutional recognition of the importance of energy transition and climate policy at the highest level of governance.

In the recent period, we had the honour of formally conveying our appreciation to Dr. Bećirović for the Presidency’s patronage and support of SECW 2025, presenting a certificate of appreciation as a sign of gratitude for the trust and institutional backing extended to the conference.

The 2025 edition of SECW addressed a comprehensive set of priorities central to Bosnia and Herzegovina’s long-term development, including energy efficiency as a first principle, renewable energy expansion, infrastructure modernisation, resilience of critical energy systems, sustainable finance, methane mitigation, and transition planning in coal-dependent regions . These themes are directly linked to the country’s international obligations, EU-alignment processes, and broader economic competitiveness.

The patronage of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina sent an important message that climate and energy policy require coordinated institutional leadership and strategic continuity.

We sincerely value this support and remain committed to strengthening cooperation with state-level institutions in advancing an implementation-oriented, economically responsible, and socially sustainable pathway toward Bosnia and Herzegovina’s energy future.

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Sarajevo Energy and Climate Week continues to position itself as a platform where institutional leadership and sector expertise converge to advance Bosnia and Herzegovina’s energy and climate agenda.

In the recent period, 𝐕𝐞𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐢ć, 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲, 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐨𝐬𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐳𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐚, was presented with a SECW 2025 certificate of appreciation in recognition of his engagement within the SECW 2025 programme.

The 2025 edition addressed a number of policy areas directly relevant to the mandate of the Ministry, including industrial energy efficiency, renewable energy integration, infrastructure development, and transition planning in coal-dependent regions. These themes remain central to the implementation phase of the energy transition in the Federation of BiH and beyond.

We look forward to continued cooperation with the Ministry in strengthening regulatory frameworks, enabling investment readiness, and supporting a structured, economically responsible transition aligned with Bosnia and Herzegovina’s long-term climate and energy commitments.

🤝 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐖 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬
Sarajevo Energy and Climate Week 2025 served as a platform for substantive dialogue with state-level institutions shaping public policies in the fields of climate change, energy, and sustainable development.

In this context, the participation of the 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐠𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐨𝐬𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐳𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐚, 𝐃𝐫 Sevlid Hurtić, contributed to framing climate and energy challenges through their broader social dimension, highlighting impacts on individuals and communities, as well as the protection of fundamental rights, particularly in the context of increasing climate risks and socio-economic inequalities.
This perspective underscores that the energy transition cannot be driven solely by infrastructural and technical solutions. It requires the 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 and effective coordination within the 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐨𝐬𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐳𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐚 to ensure that climate policies are fair, inclusive, and sustainable over the long term.
As a token of appreciation for his contribution to the dialogue and openness to cooperation, Minister Hurtić was, in the recent period, presented with a Sarajevo Energy and Climate Week 2025 certificate of appreciation, alongside an invitation to continue engagement and cooperation within 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐖 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

SECW remains a platform that brings together decision-makers, the expert community, and partners with the aim of strengthening climate resilience and aligning energy policies with societal needs and Bosnia and Herzegovina’s international commitments.

🔔 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐂𝐁𝐀𝐌 | 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐖 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

💬 𝐂𝐁𝐀𝐌 𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐰𝐧: How Will the Carbon Border Tax Reshape Electricity Trading EU with countries of the Energy Community and within the Energy Community?

💬 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧):
This panel of experts and decision-makers will confront one of the most current and challenging issues in the European energy space: the direct impact of the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) on electricity trading with Energy Community countries.

Starting January 1, 2026, the definitive phase of CBAM begins, imposing an obligation on importers of electricity into the EU to declare embedded emissions and purchase corresponding certificates. This de facto introduces a tax on the carbon footprint of imports, aiming to protect the internal market and combat carbon leakage. However, this change carries profound consequences for the regional electricity market.

💬 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞: Can CBAM achieve its goal of a level playing field without jeopardizing the achieved market integration and security of supply?

🔎 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐳𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞:

𝟏. 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐬:
◾ How will the accurate tracking and verification of emissions for each kilowatt-hour of electricity crossing the border work in practice?
◾ What are the real administrative and financial burdens for importers, and consequently for producers in Energy Community countries?

𝟐. 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
◾ Will CBAM serve as a catalyst for the accelerated decarbonization of the power sector in the region, or will it represent a barrier to trade and economic pressure?
◾ How to balance the demands for "green" energy with supply sustainability and competitive prices?

𝟑. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
◾ Is CBAM the ultimate driver for creating a unified regional carbon market, or will it lead to new fragmentation?
◾ What are the strategies for Energy Community countries – accelerated implementation of their own emissions trading systems, direct coupling with the EU ETS, or another model?
◾ How will this affect to electricity trading between EnZ members?

𝟒. 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲:
◾ What does CBAM mean for planning long-term investments in generation capacities and interconnectors?
◾ Could there be unintended effects on the stability of the power system due to distortions in trade flows?

The panel's goal is to deepen the understanding of this complex mechanism, exchange experiences and perspectives of all actors in the value chain, and identify possible paths forward that will enable a sustainable, secure, and fair energy transition for the entire region.

As we step into the New Year, we would like to thank our partners, clients, and collaborators for their trust, cooperation, and shared achievements.
The year ahead brings new challenges, as well as opportunities for growth, innovation, and responsible decision-making. We look forward to continuing our collaboration and delivering solutions that create value, stability, and long-term progress.
✨ 𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐲𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧!
May the coming year bring you success, health, and many professional and personal accomplishments.