PROGRAMME

14 November - Friday

19:00 – 20:20 Friday Movie Nights: “Climate Hero: The Man Who Plants Baobabs”

Europe House Belgrade

Screening of the documentary showcasing El Hadj Salifou Ouédraogo’s 50-year mission of planting baobabs in Burkina Faso. Networking and informal exchange on climate change.

17 November - Monday

14:00 – 16:00 City and Me Launch Event: Engaging Citizens for a Greener Future

Europe House Belgrade

Launch of The City and Me app, rewarding sustainable actions such as walking, cycling, recycling, and tree planting, and promoting civic engagement and local cooperation. App users can track saplings planted in Surčin (until 25 November, weather permitting) through Discover Serbia, as part of a project to green 250 hectares with 500,000 trees, continuing EU support for Belgrade’s greening under the EU for Green Agenda in Serbia project.

18 November - Tuesday

09:30 – 13:00 Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in the Green Transition: “SME Go Green” Workshop

Europe House Belgrade

Interactive workshop on sustainable business practices and green finance for women-led SMEs. Participants will learn cost-effective ways to invest in renewable energy. (EBRD partnership)

09:30 – 13:30 Environmental Policy Forum: “Local solutions for (inter)national policies”

Hall 1 of the Serbian Chamber of Commerce

Presenting 40 local NGO and SCO projects that tackle environmental topics as a direct response to Serbia's common challenges for global efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change. Marking the end of the project "Actions of Serbia in the field of environment, nature and climate" (SAFE nature & climate), which is supported by the European Commission through the Civil Society Support Program. Registration required.

13:00 – 15:00 Climate Talks: Nature-based Solutions for a Resilient City

Europe House Niš

Local dialogue on urban climate vulnerabilities, including floods and heat islands, with presentations of Nature-based Solutions from the NATURED project. Fostering expert, institutional, and citizen collaboration via the Interreg IPA ADRION Programme.

19 November - Wednesday

11:30 – 12:30 “Priroda i društvo”: Interactive Water Preservation Classroom

Europe House Belgrade

Educational program for 2nd–3rd graders of Drinka Pavlović School including a lecture on aquatic life and environmental preservation, an interactive aquarium session with influencer Andrija Jo and Andreas von Beckerath, Ambassador of the European Union to Serbia, and hands-on activities showcasing Sweden-supported innovations for wetlands preservation, implemented by UNDP.

12:00 – 13:15 RERI Green Panel Discussion

Europe House Belgrade

Panel featuring students from EU-supported projects and the premiere of a short film under the BESTbelt initiative. Participants include representatives from local government, embassies, businesses, youth, and environmental organizations.

13:00 – 15:00 The Future of Food: Rethinking Food Waste — From Planning to Plate

Europe House Niš

In partnership with the Science Club Niš, a new monthly series explores how innovation, technology, and food culture shape sustainable living. The November edition, held with the Institute of Food Technology (FINS), focuses on reducing household food waste through smarter shopping, meal planning, and better use of ingredients.

20 November - Thursday

11:30 – 13:00 Presentation of the Shadow Report - Chapter 27 in Serbia: System Error

Belgrade, Miljenko Dereta Space

The twelfth Shadow Report of Coalition 27 covers Serbia’s progress in Chapter 27 – Environment and Climate Change from April 2024 to May 2025, addressing key developments and challenges in waste, air, water, nature protection, climate, and related sectors.

13:00 – 15:00 The Art of Fika – Upcycling Workshop

Europe House Niš

Inspired by the Swedish fika tradition — coffee, connection, and inspiration — the workshop blends a relaxed atmosphere with a creative take on sustainability. Participants will explore Swedish recycling and upcycling practices while enjoying coffee and conversation.

15:00 – 16:00 EU4GREEN Exhibition Opening

Europe House Belgrade

Ceremonial opening of the Greenest Examples from the Western Balkans exhibition, showcasing selected contest entries on circular economy, pollution reduction, and biodiversity protection. Exhibition displayed 18–24 November with activations throughout the week.

21 November - Friday

11:00 – 13:00 Socratic Café on Environmental Protection

Opens Novi Sad

Moderated by an environmental protection engineer, this program for pupils and students encourages the exchange of ideas on environmental solutions. Organized in partnership with Europe House Novi Sad and the Youth Center.

14:00 – 16:00 Socratic Café on Environmental Protection

Sinhro Pančevo

A discussion program for young people aged 15–25, moderated by an environmental protection engineer, encouraging reflection, dialogue, and idea exchange on environmental solutions. Organized in partnership with Sinhro HUB Pančevo.

22 November - Saturday

11:00 – 12:30 Kids’ Workshop: Four Green Seasons

Europe House Belgrade

Interactive workshop where participants visualize and conceptualize Vivaldi’s Four Seasons through drawing and environmental discussions. Focus on nature preservation, climate, and seasonal changes.

23 November - Sunday

10:00 – 14:00 Cleanup Action: Rusanda Nature Park

Rusanda Nature Park

Community activity organized by the Society for the Protection and Study of Birds of Serbia to remove waste and tackle illegal dumps in Rusanda Nature Park, focusing on biodiversity protection and reducing human-caused pollution. Supported by Europe House Novi Sad.

25 November - Wednesday

19:00 – 20:30 Opening of the Exhibition and Competition “Transparent – Don’t Buy, Create”

Neon Art Gallery, Belgrade

From 25 to 27 November, the group exhibition presents upcycled artworks inspired by glass and the balance of strength and fragility. Organized by the Young Researchers of Serbia with support from Sweden. Gallery hours: 26–27 November, 17:00–20:00.