The Steering Committee meeting of the CETAP (Circular Economy and Waste Management Project) project was held on March 12, 2025, in Sarajevo, with the aim of discussing the progress and strategic direction of the project. This key event gathered representatives from leading institutions and organizations to discuss the critical aspects of the project and its effective implementation in line with EU standards and the principles of circular economy.

During the meeting, participants thoroughly reviewed the Draft Progress Report covering the period from November 10, 2024, to February 14, 2025. Discussions focused on current challenges, ongoing activities, and next steps to ensure the continued efficient implementation of the project and the achievement of its planned goals. Special attention was given to improving material recovery from waste through separate collection, reuse, and recycling.

The meeting was attended by representatives from key institutions and organizations:

• Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations of Bosnia and Herzegovina

• Delegation of the European Union to Bosnia and Herzegovina

• Ministry of Environment and Tourism of the Federation of BiH

• Ministry of Spatial Planning, Construction, and Ecology of the Republic of Srpska

• Government of Brčko District BiH, Department for Communal Affairs – Sub-department for Capital Investments

• Directorate for European Integration of BiH (observer in the Steering Committee)

• COWI A/S

• Umweltbundesamt – Austrian Environment Agency

The CETAP project remains committed to achieving sustainable solutions in waste management, aiming to enhance existing systems through the integration of innovative approaches to circular economy. During this meeting, the Steering Committee members once again reaffirmed their dedication to creating long-term, sustainable solutions that will have a positive impact on environmental protection in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

We thank all Steering Committee members for their valuable contributions to shaping a more sustainable future for our country.