ROUND TABLE – From policy to practice: Environmental priorities under the LIFE Programme
16.04.2026 (Thursday) ■ 09:30 ■ Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning
The LIFE25-CAP-MK-eHUB4LIFE project aims to support Republic of North Macedonia in strengthening environmental and climate action through the opportunities offered by the EU LIFE Programme. As part of this initiative, a dedicated round table on environmental priorities is organised, bringing together representatives from public institutions, local authorities, expert organisations, civil society, and other relevant stakeholders.
The event will provide an open platform for discussion on current national challenges, ongoing policy developments, and key needs in the field of environment. Through an interactive exchange of views and experiences, participants will contribute to identifying priority areas where LIFE funding can offer strong added value. The outcomes of the round table will be used to support the preparation of a national needs assessment report, helping to guide future LIFE-related activities and project development in Republic of North Macedonia.
The project partners are the Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning (MoEPP), acting as the project coordinator, and the Knowledge and Skills Management Centre K&S Skopje (K&S Skopje).
Registration for participation in the round table may be completed via the following form.
Please note that the deadline for registration is 14 April 2026.
AGENDA
09:30-10.00
Registration
10:00-10.30
Opening Session, Moderator: Vlatko Trpeski, MoEPP
Introductory address
Introduction of participants
10:30-10.45
Coherent actions for national capacity building for LIFE programme in North Macedonia: Project eHUB4LIFE
Vlatko Trpeski, MoEPP & Hristina Spasevska, K&S Skopje
10:45-11.00
LIFE Programme in North Macedonia- Environmental Dimension
Lihnida Stojanovska Georgievska K&S Skopje
11:00-11.30
Session 1: Identification of Needs and Priorities in LIFE Environment sub-programmes
Moderator: Hristina Spasevska, K&S Skopje
11:30-12.00
Session 2: Experience from LIFE Projects and Good Practices
Moderator: Risto Ivanov, K&S Skopje
12:00-12.15
Closing Session: Summary of key conclusions & next steps in the preparation of the needs assessment
Moderator: Hristina Spasevska, K&S Skopje