Within the CETAP project in Bosnia and Herzegovina, successful workshops were held in Banja Luka, Odžak, Travnik, and Sarajevo in the period from 23 to 26 March 2026. The trainings brought together representatives of local authorities, utility companies, and other relevant stakeholders, with the aim of strengthening capacities for circular waste management.

During the workshops, key topics were covered, including strategic waste management planning, the application of economic instruments and financing mechanisms, as well as the importance of waste data collection and analysis for informed decision-making. Special focus was placed on the development of waste management plans and their implementation at the local level.

Lectures were delivered by international experts from the Stockholm Environment Institute, Tomas Thernström and Harri Moora, as well as local CETAP team experts Elma Kavazović and Amela Lepić, specialists in waste management. Participants expressed satisfaction with the organization and content of the workshops, highlighting their practical value and significance for improving local waste management systems.