Reshaping Cities: Readying Cities in the Western Balkans for a Changing Climate

Cities in the Western Balkans are no strangers to great upheavals. They have charted their course through wars, political transformations, and societal shifts, and their ability to endure has emerged as a defining characteristic. Now, as the threat of climate change casts its shadow over the region, the formidable resilience of these cities faces a renewed trial in the face of urgent challenges. The video provides insight into reforms and investments that can make cities in the Western Balkans more resilient to natural disasters, more competitive and more livable. It covers six economies of the Western Balkans: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia. Read the full report on Reshaping Cities: Readying Cities in the Western Balkans for a Changing Climate: http://wrld.bg/tGTG50V6kNH #sustainablecities #westernbalkans

00:00 Why cities are crucial for economic development
00:31 The challenges facing cities in the Western Balkans
00:56 Recommendations for reshaping Western Balkan cities

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