Why should Bosnia and Herzegovina adopt the necp?

With the adoption of the NECP, Bosnia and Herzegovina should seek to improve the country’s long-term resilience, advance its economic diversification and competitiveness, and to secure its energy supply and sovereignty by harvesting its natural renewable resources.

How much does the chebren hydro power plant cost?

For example, the Chebren hydro power plant recently announced in North Macedonia, with an installed capacity of 333 MW that only partially meets the country's energy needs, is estimated to cost around 1 billion EUR. 4.6. Streamline international decarbonisation policies in the WB

How can Austria contribute to the Western Balkans' energy transition?

Austria’s involvement in the Western Balkans’ energy transition could be highly beneficial, as the country could leverage its experience in sustainable energy development. Austria could guide the WB governments in enhancing public spending strategies for renewable energy projects and reforming regulatory frameworks to attract private investment.

How can Austria help the WB government develop a national renovation strategy?

Austria’s experience in implementing the EPBD can serve as a valuable model for the WB governments in developing their own national renovation strategies.

Should NGOs be integrated in energy-transition policies in WB countries?

For this reason, the international community, including Austria, needs to ensure that NGOs and the expert community from the region are fully integrated into the processes of formulating, implementing, monitoring and assessing energy-transition policies in WB countries and at the local level.