Helping Women Entrepreneurs in Moldova Grow Beyond Local Markets
Running a business in Moldova is not easy, and for many women, it comes with additional challenges. Access to finance can be limited, time is often stretched between work and family responsibilities, and expanding beyond the domestic market can feel out of reach. The PANDORA accelerator, supported through the Czech-UNDP partnership, aims to help address […]
Czech-UNDP Partnership Selects 13 High-Impact Innovations for 2025 Challenge Fund
The Czech-UNDP Partnership for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is pleased to announce the selection of 13 innovative projects under the 2025 round of the Czech Challenge Fund. As the initiative enters its ninth cycle since its launch in 2018, the Partnership continues to promote the transfer of proven solutions that address development challenges in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ethiopia, Georgia, Cambodia, Moldova, […]
GIIA Project Concludes with Strong Impact on Green Industry in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Green Industry Innovation Accelerator (GIIA) project, implemented by the Sarajevo School of Science and Technology (SSST), celebrated the successful conclusion of its project with a final conference in Sarajevo on March 24, 2026. Supported by the Czech-UNDP Partnership for Sustainable Development Goals through the Challenge Fund and funded by the Czech Ministry of Foreign […]
Moldova’s Next Step Toward Safer, Smarter Emergency Services
Moldova is strengthening its emergency response system with the launch of the 112 Moldova mobile app and the new NG‑SOS communication platform, bringing faster and more accessible ways to reach help in critical moments. The launch marks the culmination of a year-long collaboration between national authorities, emergency services, Czech partners, and UNDP. More than a […]
Project Results: Zero-Bio-Waste at Schools Pilot in Transnistria
The “Zero-Bio-Waste at Schools” project has successfully concluded, demonstrating practical ways for schools to better understand and manage organic waste while engaging students and teachers in environmental learning. Implemented by Kokoza (Czech Republic) in partnership with AO Vitality (Moldova), the project piloted a structured approach to biowaste audits, education, and school-based action in Transnistria. Through […]
Call for Experts: Czech Expertise on Demand
Are you an experienced professional ready to share your expertise internationally and contribute to sustainable development? Czech Expertise on Demand (EoD), implemented by the Czech-UNDP Partnership for SDGs, with the financial support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, connects highly qualified experts with countries seeking specialized knowledge to advance the Sustainable […]
Growing Seed Libraries: From Community Exchange to Resilient Food Systems
Across Eastern Europe and the South Caucasus, growing pressures on food systems—ranging from biodiversity loss to climate stress—are renewing interest in locally adapted seeds and community-based solutions. Seed libraries, which enable people to freely exchange, grow, and return seeds, offer a simple yet powerful response. Two Czech Challenge Fund projects implemented between 2022 and 2024 […]
Video from the Field: Testing Hydrogel Innovation with Women Farmers in Mukuni Village
Recent field workshops in Mukuni Village marked an important new phase of the Challenge Fund project “Women Scientist to Women Farmers: Hydrogel Innovation for Green Future”, moving research and innovation firmly into practice. The activities brought together women from the Booma Women Cooperative and community members for hands-on training focused on climate-smart tree planting in […]
When Rain Becomes a Resource: Securing Water for Rural Kindergartens in Moldova
In rural Moldova, limited access to reliable water continues to affect daily life, particularly in educational institutions where sanitation is essential for children’s health and safety. In Bilicenii Vechi Village, a pilot initiative is transforming rainwater into a sustainable resource, demonstrating how practical and climate-resilient solutions can strengthen communities facing chronic water shortages. The project […]
Accelerating Green Industry in Bosnia and Herzegovina
As Bosnia and Herzegovina’s industries face growing pressure to comply with the European Union’s sustainability and climate regulations, particularly the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), new pathways are needed to help companies adapt while remaining competitive. The Green Industry Innovation Accelerator (GIIA) responds to this challenge by connecting industrial needs with local innovation, supporting the […]