In many countries, the socio-ecological transformation is an opportunity for clean and affordable energy that will create jobs, boost economic growth, and ensure energy independence. Yet, in the developing world, the transformation is seen as a threat to the existing conventional energy system that offers stability and social peace. In our region, the Western Balkans, where every 4th citizen lives in energy poverty, this is not only a technical or economic issue but also a social and political one. To address it properly, changes in policies, businesses and behavioral choices are needed with all actors on board.
In that regard, the Socio-Ecological Forum Skopje offers a unique platform that unites progressive leaders, civil society, academia, journalists, trade unions and youth from the wider European continent to ensure a transformation that is socially just. Due to its inclusive and dynamic character, it offers a meaningful exchange onto ongoing social challenges of ambitious energy and climate policies between the European, national, and local level.
This year, the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung has the pleasure to invite you to the 3rd Socio-Ecological Forum dedicated to “Cities in Transition” that will take place on 10-11 November 2023 in Skopje, North Macedonia.
“Democracy needs democrats, and energy needs democratization!”
State Secretary of the Ministry of Economy of N. Macedonia
Mayor of Municipality of Center
Deputy Mayor of Jastrebarsko, Croatia
Director of NGO Cradle to Cradle
TU, Slovenia
Moderator
FES SOE
C2C pioneer | Chair for Eco-Effectiveness and C2C Design | Leuphana University
Minister for Environment and Spatial Planning of N. Macedonia
Mayor of Valadnovo
Deputy Mayor of Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina
Mayor of Durres
Mayor of Cres, Croatia
Energy Cooperative Ponikva, Krk, Croatia
Moderator
Copenhagen Business School
Eko kvarner, Island Krk, Croatia
Head of Department for Domestic Economy Support, PM Office, North Macedonia
President of SDYM
Project Manager, REScoop
Project Manager, REScoop
Professor, and fmr. Minister of Environment, Germany
Moderator
FES Skopje
MP Sweden
MP in Bosnia and Herzegovina
MP North Macedonia
Moderator
Progres Institute for Social Democracy
Deputy Mayor of Malmö
Political Secretary of Upplands-bro Municipality
Mayor of Shtime, Kosovo
Mayor of Kriva Palanka, N. Macedonia
Member of Council in Centar, Sarajevo, BiH
Member of Council in Gostivar, N. Macedonia
Member of Council of Tuzla, BiH
Chairman of the Committee Group in the Council of Belgrade, Serbia
Member of Council in Belgrade, Serbia
ZMAI
Director of the first municipal solar enterprise “Energy Centar”
Progres Institute for Social Democracy
Olof Palme International Center
FES Dialogue Southeast Europe
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The Socio-Ecological Forum Skopje is the first high level forum in the Western Balkans, that unites regional political decision-makers, think-tanks, NGOs, youth leaders and journalists to discuss the way forward to a carbon-neutral Balkans and a clean and green future for everyone.
Designed by FES.