The region's environment, from plans to action - Western Balkans Ministers adopt the Dubrovnik Declaration
The Ministers of Environment and Sustainable Development from the Western Balkans (WB) adopted the Dubrovnik Declaration at the Second Ministerial Meeting on the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans.
The meeting was organized by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) in cooperation with the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), under the Regional Climate Partnership, with the support of the European Commission, the Government of Croatia and under the UK Presidency within the framework of the Berlin Process 2025.
The declaration confirms the region's commitment to pursuing the European Green Deal. It represents a key moment in building a cleaner, more sustainable and climate-resilient Western Balkans.
With the adoption of the Dubrovnik Declaration, Western Balkan ministers adopted four key regional documents:
The Revised Action Plan for the Green Agenda 2025–2030, which reduces the number of actions from 58 to 41 and ensures the region's alignment with the European Green Deal;
The Western Balkans Climate Adaptation Roadmap, which sets out a long-term vision for resilience and steps towards developing a Regional Adaptation Strategy by 2026;
Regional Action Plan for the Prevention of Plastic Pollution, including Marine Litter, aiming to protect the marine and river environment of the Western Balkans 6;
Summary of the Biodiversity Strategic Plan for the Western Balkans, which sets the foundations for nature restoration and alignment with the Global Biodiversity Framework.
These documents set measurable objectives for the region, some of which are:
By 2028, the Western Balkans must reduce the use of the most polluting single-use plastics by 80%.
By 2030, plastic packaging must contain at least 30% recycled material and 40% of municipal waste must be recycled.
The region must also protect 30% of its land and marine areas, with at least 10% under strict protection.
Average temperatures in the Western Balkans have already increased by more than 2°C, almost double the global average. The region faces more droughts, floods and fires. In 2024, 11 of the 13 largest fires in Europe occurred in the Western Balkans.
To adapt, the region will need about $37 billion in investment over the next decade. However, the potential annual benefits by mid-century could reach $74 billion through savings, resilience, and sustainable growth.
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