Climate Action Roadmap

Climate Action under the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans (GAWB) supports alignment with the European Climate Law and the region’s pathway towards climate neutrality by 2050.

The first Green Agenda Action Plan (2021–2030) sets out actions related to the adoption of climate legislation, preparation of Western Balkans Six (WB6)  domestic Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs), development of long-term low-emission strategies, strengthening of monitoring, reporting, and verification systems, advancement of climate adaptation planning, and preparation for carbon pricing mechanisms.

In the Revised Action Plan (2025–2030), these elements are further consolidated through targeted measures to reinforce climate governance, institutional capacity, and implementation frameworks. This ensures coherence with the EU climate acquis and the Energy Community process, while also reinforcing the regional cooperation framework on climate adaptation under the WB6 Climate Adaptation Strategy.

REGIONAL PROGRESS OVERVIEW

The data presented below are drawn from the Reports on the Implementation of the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans Action Plan (GARI) and reflect reported progress under the Climate Action roadmap. According to the 2025 GARI, implementation levels vary across WB6 and across indicators, with gradual progress recorded in several areas. Differences in performance reflect varying stages of legislative alignment, institutional development, and implementation capacity, as documented in the respective assessments.

ACTIONS

ACTION 1 Align with the EU Climate Law with a vision of achieving climate neutrality by 2050 ACTION 2 Set forward-looking 2030 energy and climate targets ACTION 3 Develop and implement integrated Energy and Climate Plans ACTION 4 Prepare and implement climate adaptation strategies ACTION 5 Align with the EU Emission Trading System and/or introduce carbon pricing instruments ACTION 6 Increase opportunities for deployment of nature-based solutions to mitigate and adapt to climate change ACTION 7 Ensure participation of WB6 in the European Climate Pact or consider the development of a similar mechanism

The Observatory integrates selected indicators from the Balkan Barometer 2025 surveys to complement implementation tracking with public and business perceptions data on issues relevant to the Green Agenda.

Public Opinion

EXTREME WEATHER EVENT CONCERNS (in relation to other environmental issues)