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 […]
From Waste to Value: Advancing Circular Solutions in Zenica
In the industrial city of Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina, a pressing environmental challenge is being transformed into an opportunity for sustainable development. The project From Landfill to Power: Zenica’s Waste to Energy Pathway, implemented by Damaris Solutions, in partnership with Privredno društvo „Regionalna deponija Mošćanica“ d.o.o. Zenica, is introducing innovative waste-to-energy (WtE) solutions that lay […]
Czech Challenge Fund 2025: Call for Applications Now Closed
The call for applications to the Czech Challenge Fund 2025 is now closed. This year’s round received a substantial number of proposals for projects to be implemented in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ethiopia, Cambodia, Georgia, Moldova, and Zambia. We appreciate the strong interest from applicants. The evaluation process will take place over the coming months, and […]
Empowering Communities and Conserving Forests: Sustainable Frankincense Harvesting in Tigray, Ethiopia
In the dry woodlands of Ethiopia’s Tigray region, an ancient resource is getting a modern upgrade. A collaborative project between Czech and Ethiopian universities is empowering local communities with innovative techniques to produce high-value essential oils from frankincense resin, fostering economic resilience and promoting the sustainable conservation of precious forests. The project, “Transfer of hydrodistillation […]
Moldova Advances Agricultural Innovation With Cutting-Edge Genomic Techniques
In Moldova’s research laboratories, science is paving the way for a more resilient agricultural future. A collaborative project between Czech and Moldovan scientists is equipping local researchers with advanced genomic tools to strengthen crop resistance, address climate-related challenges, and safeguard food security. The project, “Introduction and application of new genomic techniques in agricultural sector to […]
Georgia Cultivates Green Classrooms to Nurture Soil Health and Sustainability
In schoolyards across Georgia, from Tbilisi to Kvemo Chala, students are getting their hands dirty for a greener future. An innovative education initiative is shifting the focus to a resource we often overlook: the soil beneath our feet. By transforming school grounds into vibrant, hands-on learning hubs, the project is sowing the seeds of environmental […]
Moldova’s Digital Leap for Inclusive 112 Services
When every second counts, communication saves lives. In Moldova, a new project is modernizing how emergency services connect with people in need, making help faster, smarter, and accessible to all. The “Next-Generation Emergency Communication: Inclusive and Smart 112” initiative, implemented by Medical Information Technologies in partnership with the National Single Service for Emergency Number 112, […]
Zero-Bio-Waste at Schools: Moldova’s First Benchmark for Biowaste Audits
Across schools in Transnistria, a quiet transformation is underway. In classrooms and cafeterias, food scraps once destined for landfill are becoming lessons in sustainability. The Zero-Bio-Waste at Schools project, piloted in Tiraspol by Czech NGO Kokoza and Moldovan NGO AO Vitality, is helping schools measure, manage, and reduce organic waste — laying the groundwork for […]
The Czech Challenge Fund 2025 is open for applications!
Are you ready to bring your innovative ideas to life and make a sustainable impact in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ethiopia, Cambodia, Georgia, Moldova, or Zambia? Applicants can receive up to USD 40,000 to develop and implement sustainable, innovative, and development-oriented projects. Open to the private sector, universities, research centers, and non-profit organizations, this is your […]
Women Scientists and Farmers Growing Resilience in Zambia’s Drylands
Under the Czech-UNDP Partnership for Sustainable Development Goals, Czech scientific expertise is helping women farmers in Zambia adapt to drought and build more resilient livelihoods. The project “Women Scientist to Women Farmers: Hydrogel Innovation for Green Future” shows how innovation, science, and community leadership can work together to restore nature and empower women in one […]