EU FWC LOT 4 – Technical Assistance to the Net Zero Mission – Sarajevo Functional Urban Area

Summary of the project:

The project supported the transition towards carbon neutrality of the Sarajevo Functional Urban Area (FUA), encompassing the City of Sarajevo, East Sarajevo, and Sarajevo Canton. Funded by the European Commission, it provided targeted technical assistance for the development of key strategic documents: the Climate City Contract (CCC), the Climate Neutrality Action Plan (CNAP), and the Climate Neutrality Investment Plan (CNIP).

Through structured workshops, stakeholder consultations, and continuous multi-level engagement, the project established a coherent strategic framework for prioritizing climate actions and investments. This approach strengthened the foundation for long-term sustainability and a credible pathway towards climate neutrality in the Sarajevo FUA.

Project goals:

The general objective of the project was to provide technical support to the carbon neutrality mission of the Sarajevo Functional Urban Area (including the City of Sarajevo, East Sarajevo, and Sarajevo Canton) through the preparation of the Climate City Contract (CCC), the Climate Neutrality Action Plan (CNAP), and the Climate Neutrality Investment Plan (CNIP).

FEA acted as lead and technical support for the AFOLU sector, while also contributing to the design and facilitation of stakeholder engagement processes, including support to the Citizens’ Assembly and the organization of workshops and consultations, ensuring inclusive and participatory decision-making.

Expected results and main activities:

The main activities included:

1. Data Collection and Review

• Analysis of existing documents, plans, and policies related to the AFOLU sector

• Identification of current sectoral actions and investments

2. Stakeholder Engagement

• Participation in workshops, consultations, and project presentations

• Facilitation of AFOLU working groups

• Engagement of key stakeholders through targeted activities

• Support to workshops, communication efforts, and project events

3. Assessment of Current Climate Actions

• Identification of barriers and challenges in the AFOLU sector

• Assessment of opportunities to accelerate the transition towards climate neutrality in the Sarajevo FUA

4. Pathways to Climate Neutrality

• Preparation of the GHG inventory for the AFOLU sector

• Definition of priority actions and investments for emissions reduction

• Development of climate neutrality scenarios

  
  

5. Investment Planning for Climate Neutrality

• Multi-criteria analysis for prioritization of climate actions

• Assessment of investment needs within the AFOLU sector

• Identification of priority projects and key implementation barriers

The expected project results/outputs were:

• Climate City Contract (CCC)

• Climate Neutrality Action Plan (CNAP)

• Climate Neutrality Investment Plan (CNIP).