It is undoubtedly and scientifically proven that today’s climate changes are the result of human activity. Although the climate has naturally changed throughout Earth’s history, the current warming trend is unprecedented, and represents a significant vulnerability for the survival of the Planet as we know it. SECW contributes to the important topics of adaptation, mitigation and resilience to climate change, predominantly in the field of energy, emphasizing that regional initiatives and individual efforts that reconcile the energy and climate sectors can have a significant effect. 

SECW 2024 is a meticulously designed event, with the goal to bring together all key participants in the fields of energy and climate, and to present sustainable energy and climate policies based, above all, on reaching EU goals, founded on research and studies in the subject areas. SECW 2024 offers concurrent sessions, providing numerous networking opportunities to engage with leading experts, including organizations, agencies, the business community, scientific companies, global and regional enterprises, investors, academia, NGOs, entrepreneurs and more. The focus of SECW 2024 is on fostering discussions and joint efforts to resolve the climate crisis through sustainable business solutions, disruptive technology and advanced knowledge focusing on energy. 

 

By participating in Sarajevo Energy and Climate Week, you are not only catalysing changes, but also shaping the future and making efforts towards a sustainable future. This international event provides a unique platform for professionals and experts to get involved in global conversations about climate changes, focused on sustainable energy. 

Do not miss the chance to apply and contribute to joint efforts directed towards the creation of a more sustainable and resilient future. Recognizing these facts, SECW 2023 is organized under the auspices of the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Federal Ministry of Energy, Mining and Industry, Federal Ministry of Environment and Tourism, other cantonal sectoral ministries, local governments, in cooperation with partners. SECW 2024 aims at a just transition of the energy sector, taking into account climate goals and decarbonization of the energy sector.

  • Date : 23.09.2024 - 27.09.2024
  • Time : 11:30 - 00:00 (Europe/Sarajevo)

PROGRAMME SECW 2024

Days
Hours
Minutes
Seconds

Monday

23.09.2024. Hotel Hills

Tuesday

24.09.2024. Hotel Hills

Wednesday

25.09.2024. Hotel Hills

Thursday

26.09.2024. Energoinvest

Friday

27.09.2024. Privredna/Gospodarska komora FBiH

Registration

Welcoming speeches and Opening Remarks

Keynote: "Preparations for Energy Transformation: Transposition of the EU Acquis and Implementation of Commitments under the Paris Agreement and the Sofia Declaration on the Green Deal for the Western Balkans"

Panel I: "Achieving Decarbonization by 2050: Strategic Approach to Phasing Out Fossil Fuels, Coal Exit, and Ending Subsidies for Fossil Fuels"

Discussion focused on the future of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the region, where government and industry representatives will share their visions for decarbonizing the economy, focusing on specific strategies and policy frameworks necessary to achieve the EU's climate goals defined through the NECPs. Special attention will be given to the application of the CBAM to Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Western Balkans from January 2026, as well as the decision to gradually phase out coal and transition to renewable energy sources. The discussion will address the Just Transition of coal-rich regions, the transformation of economies in these regions and local communities, as well as the sustainability of the system and methods of financing the transition

Panel II: "Dynamics of the Electricity Market Development: Adapting to EU Regulations and Trends"

Panelists will highlight current changes in the electricity market, energy markets in the region and the EU, influenced by EU regulations, including their impact on prices, investments, and innovations. The discussion will also address the impact of the CBAM on the electricity market and the mechanism for excluding electricity from this framework, the effect of PPA contracts on the electricity market, and other challenges. The panel will analyze the functioning of the regional electricity exchange ADEX and other electricity exchanges in the region, along with the challenges and opportunities facing Bosnia and Herzegovina in establishing and operating its electricity market.

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  • Date : 23.09.2024 - 27.09.2024
  • Time : 11:30 - 00:00 (Europe/Sarajevo)
  • Venue : Sarajevo

22 - 26 SEPTEMBER 2025

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