SDG Week in BiH 2026
SDG Week in Bosnia and Herzegovina returns for its sixth edition from 19 to 23 October 2026, bringing together institutions, local communities, civil society, the private sector, academia, young people and international partners around the shared goal of accelerating sustainable development.
Under this year’s message, “Lead the Change”, the Week will focus on leadership for inclusive and just transformations for sustainable development. Through conferences, workshops, thematic sessions and other activities across Bosnia and Herzegovina and online, the programme will explore how sustainable development can be translated into practical change – from stronger local governance and better use of data to sustainable business, energy, health, social inclusion, gender equality, peace and environmental protection.
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19 – 23 October 2026
- Day 1 – Monday, 19 October
- Day 2 – Tuesday, 20 October
- Day 3 – Wednesday, 21 October
- Day 4 – Thursday, 22 October
- Day 5 – Friday, 23 October
Day 1 – Monday, 19 October
Opening Event of the SDG Week
From Data to Decisions: Localizing the SDGs in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Organised by UNDP and UNICEF
The official opening of SDG Week 2026 will connect national commitments with action at the local level. The event will focus on Bosnia and Herzegovina’s first generation of Voluntary Local Reviews and on urban transformation, exploring how reliable local data, integrated planning and investment can support better decisions and more inclusive, resilient and sustainable communities.
The event will also mark the start of new partnerships with selected cities and municipalities through the signing of Protocols of Cooperation under the SDG 2030 BiH programme.
Location: National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo
Focal point:Emir Adžović – emir.adzovic@undp.org
From Commitment to Action: New Institutional Frameworks Against Organized Crime and Corruption in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Organised by UNODC
The event will focus on new institutional frameworks for tackling organized crime and corruption in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Location: Vienna
Focal point: Jasna Pekić – jasna.pekic@un.org
No Nation Fashion – Creative Dialogue on Fashion and Inclusion
Organised by IOM
No Nation Fashion will bring fashion and inclusion together through a creative dialogue at the Academy of Fine Arts in Sarajevo.
Location: Academy of Fine Arts, Sarajevo
Focal point:Ale Jovanović – alejovanovic@iom.int
Recycle and Win – 19 to 21 October
Organised by Sparkasse Bank and Mozaik ESG Solutions
The three-day activity will put recycling and more sustainable use of resources in focus.
Location: Importanne, Sarajevo
Opening: 19 October at 14:00
Focal point: Elmira Lalić – elmira.lalic@sparkasse.ba
Day 2 – Tuesday, 20 October
Coffee with IOM: Shaping BiH’s Future, Wherever You Are
Organised by IOM, BH Futures Foundation and Naša Perspektiva
A live conversation exploring how people can contribute to shaping the future of Bosnia and Herzegovina, wherever they are.
Location: Sarajevo
Focal point:sadedic@iom.int
Training on Remediation and Site Recultivation – 20 and 21 October
Organised by UNDP
A two-day training dedicated to remediation and site recultivation.
Location: Garden City, Konjic
Focal point: Nadija Pelja – nadija.pelja@undp.org
ESG in Practice: Challenges and Opportunities of Sustainable Transition in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Region – 20 and 21 October
Organised by UNDP and the Chamber of Economy of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
The two-day event will examine how environmental, social and governance principles are being applied in practice and discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with the sustainable transition in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the region.
Location: Hotel Salis, Tuzla
Focal point:Ismar Ćeremida – ismar.ceremida@undp.org
Expanding the Special Olympics Model in Schools
Organised by UNFPA
The event will focus on expanding the Special Olympics model in schools and promoting greater inclusion through education and sport.
Location: Banja Luka
Focal point:musmulja@unfpa.org
Fourth Congress of Persons with Disabilities in BiH – “The Role of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities in the Development of an Inclusive Society in BiH” – 20 to 22 October
Organised by OHCHR
The Fourth Congress of Persons with Disabilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina will focus on the role of organizations of persons with disabilities in building a more inclusive society.
Location: Hotel Sunce, Neum
Focal point: Peđa Đurasović – peda.durasovic@un.org
Behind Every Vaccine: The System That Keeps It Safe
Organised by UNICEF, WHO and UNFPA
The event will highlight the systems and processes that help ensure vaccine safety.
Location: Institute for Public Health of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mostar
Focal point:dkojic@unicef.org
Day 3 – Wednesday, 21 October
From Evidence to Action: Building Inclusive Energy Poverty Policies in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Organised by UNDP and UN Women
The session will focus on how evidence can support the development of more inclusive policies addressing energy poverty in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Location: UN House, Congress Hall, Sarajevo
Focal point: Šemsa Alić – semsa.alic@unwomen.org
Odyssey of Peace: Gamified Education for Peace and Social Cohesion
Organised by UNFPA
The event will explore how game-based approaches can contribute to peace education and stronger social cohesion.
Location: Sarajevo
Focal point: kuljanin@unfpa.org
Day 4 – Thursday, 22 October
SDG Delivery Lab: Sustainable Public Projects for Bosnia and Herzegovina
Organised by IREI, SDG Council in BiH, CSR Impact (Switzerland) and ESG Korisno d.o.o. (BiH)
The SDG Delivery Lab will focus on sustainable public projects and their contribution to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Location: Hotel Europe, Sarajevo
Focal point: Maida Gopo Hamzić – maida@irei.ba
Youth Ideathon on Gender-Responsive Positive Narratives, Social Cohesion and Safe Digital Spaces
Organised by UN Women
The online ideathon will bring young people together to develop ideas around gender-responsive positive narratives, social cohesion and safer digital spaces.
Location: Online
Focal point: Maja Tursunović – maja.tursunovic@unwomen.org
From Voice to Influence: Women Shaping Decisions and Development
Organised by UN Women, UNFPA and UNDP
The session will focus on women’s participation and influence in decision-making and development.
Location: Hotel IUT, Travnik
Focal point: Anela Kadić Abaz – anela.kadicabaz@unwomen.org
Day 5 – Friday, 23 October
Special Report on Air Quality in BiH
Organised by UNDP
The event will present a special report on air quality in Bosnia and Herzegovina and provide a platform for discussion of its findings.
Location: Banja Luka
Focal point: Marina Mujezinović – marina.mujezinovic@undp.org
Expanding the Special Olympics Model in Schools
Organised by UNFPA
A second SDG Week event dedicated to expanding the Special Olympics model in schools and strengthening inclusion through education and sport.
Location: Mostar
Focal point: Focal point: musmulja@unfpa.org
Behind Every Vaccine: The System That Keeps It Safe
Organised by UNICEF, WHO and UNFPA
The event will highlight the systems and processes that help ensure vaccine safety.
Location: Public Health Institute of Republika Srpska, Banja Luka
Focal point:dkojic@unicef.org
SDG Week in Bosnia and Herzegovina is supported through Accelerating Agenda 2030 through Governance and Sustainable Growth (SDG 2030 BiH), a Joint Programme of the United Nations in Bosnia and Herzegovina funded by Sweden and implemented by UNDP, ILO, IOM and UNICEF under the coordination of the United Nations Resident Coordinator.
As part of the Week’s sustainability approach, tree planting through the TvojCO2.ba platform will help offset the environmental footprint of SDG Week activities while contributing to local reforestation.
