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Building a Balkan Regional Platform for the SDGs : Interview with Kosta Živanović

Kosta Zivanovic
How can the Western Balkans deliver the SDGs amid war, heat, and rapid technological change? In this interview, SDF President Kosta Živanović details th e Forum’s 2025 agenda—competitiveness in turbulent times, the energy paradox, near-shoring and resilient supply chains, and scaling AI and clean tech. He explains why Belgrade can act as a regional hub and how SDF connects local actors to global standards to turn goals into practical action on energy, food systems, and governance.
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Energy Week 2025 and Beyond: An Interview with Inessa Shahnazarova on Opportunities in the Western Balkans

Inessa Shahnazarova
The Western Balkans is stepping onto the energy stage with new auctions, ambitious targets, and a push to integrate into Europe’s power market. In this interview, Inessa Shahnazarova, Founder and Executive Director of Invest In Network, shares why 2025 feels like a turning point for the region. From grid modernization to fresh opportunities for investors, she explains what makes this year’s Energy Week is so important.
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Setting the Stage for Change: The Vision Behind the Upcoming SBS Leaders Forum

Geoff Archenhold
As part of our partnership with the Smart Building and Sustainability Leaders Forum, we spoke with Geoff Archenhold, Chair and Co-Founder of the event, to discuss the Forum’s unique approach to driving practical change in the built environment sector. Set to take place next month, the SBS Forum has quickly gained recognition as a vital platform for cross-sector collaboration on smart and sustainable buildings. In this interview, Geoff shares the vision behind the Forum, the challenges it aims to address, and why bridging the gap between technology, policy, and real-world implementation is more urgent than ever.
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Smarter Transport for the Western Balkans: An Interview with Matej Zakonjšek

Matej Zakonjšek
Transport is more than infrastructure—it connects people and builds opportunities. In this interview, the Transport Community outlines how it is integrating Western Balkan transport with the EU, modernising rail, reducing border delays, and promoting sustainable mobility. From Green Lanes to the Belgrade–Niš railway, EU-backed projects are transforming the region’s connectivity, while smart mobility and clean urban transport remain key priorities. The vision: a seamlessly connected Western Balkans as part of Europe’s sustainable future.
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Shaping Tomorrow’s Mobility Today: Interview with Joost Vantomme on the Future of Smart Transport

Joost Vantomme

As the 2025 ITS Congress approaches, we conducted an interview with Joost Vantomme, CEO of ERTICO – ITS Europe, to explore what makes this year’s gathering in Seville a milestone for intelligent mobility. With over three decades of experience at…

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Exploring ESG, Circular Economy and Green Workshop with Olga Gavrić

Interview by Elena Meleshkina Today, our guest is Olga Gavrić, assistant professor at the University of Belgrade, Faculty of Agriculture. With a strong academic background in sustainability and practical experience in applying circular economy principles, she brings a unique perspective…

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Post-Mining Landscape Restoration: Interview with Dr. Alexey Alekseenko

Alexey Alekseenko

Our guest expert, Dr. Alexey Alekseenko, is a researcher and practitioner committed to sustainable regional transformation, with a focus on post-mining landscape restoration and cross-border cooperation. As the head of Resource Nexus laboratory at the UN University, he supports the…

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Building a Better Mobility Future. Interview with a Participant of the”Bridge for the Cities” Conference

Patrik Würschl

Our expert is Patrik Würschl, program manager and venture scout at Impact Hub Vienna, whose mission is to inspire, connect, and enable entrepreneurs while strengthening the ecosystem around them. He presented one of Impact Hub’s programs, the “Better Mobility Accelerator”,…

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