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The final partner meeting and public Green Conference of the project entitled “Accelerating and Enhancing Green Transition: Collaboration of Universities in Climate Adaptation” took place in Sarajevo.

The University of Sarajevo, in cooperation with its international partners, hosted and organized the final meeting and the Green Conference entitled “From Knowledge to Action – Universities as Drivers of the Green Transition” on 20–21 January 2026. The event was supported by the International Visegrad Fund and brought together higher education institutions from the V4 countries and the Western Balkans to exchange experiences and strengthen cooperation in the fields of sustainability and the green transition.

The two-day event was held at the University of Sarajevo on 20–21 January 2026 and attracted more than 75 participants, including university leaders, researchers, students, and representatives of partner organizations.

On the morning of the first day, project partners held the final partner meeting, during which they reviewed the implemented activities, shared lessons learned, and discussed future opportunities.

The afternoon conference, “From Knowledge to Action – Universities as Drivers of the Green Transition,” was open to the general public. The conference presented action plans, best practices, and feasible green initiatives developed within the project that can also be applied by universities with limited resources. The programme highlighted the key role of higher education institutions in translating knowledge into action and in influencing sustainable change.

On the second day, students and university staff took part in the Green Challenge Circuit, an interactive, low-budget community activity combining light physical exercise with practical sustainability challenges related to energy efficiency, waste management, food choices, and green decision-making, encouraging active participation and environmental awareness.

The event successfully demonstrated how universities can act as drivers of the green transition, fostering collaboration among academia, students, and the wider community while promoting realistic and inclusive sustainability solutions.

The project is co-financed by the governments of Czechia, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia through Visegrad Grants of the International Visegrad Fund. The Fund’s mission is to advance ideas for sustainable regional cooperation in Central Europe.

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