Sarajevo

AREA:
141.5 km2 (54.6 sq mi)
POPULATION:
275,524
Bosnia and Herzegovina

Sarajevo, the capital and largest city of Bosnia and Herzegovina is advancing ambitious efforts toward low-carbon and climate-resilient urban development. Surrounded by mountains and facing frequent air quality challenges, the city is investing in cleaner transport systems, energy-efficient buildings, and renewable heating solutions. Through initiatives supported by UNDP and the European Union, Sarajevo is integrating climate considerations into local planning and piloting nature-based measures to reduce pollution and manage flood risks. These actions, together with citizen-driven projects on waste reduction and sustainable mobility, position Sarajevo as a growing model for green urban transformation in Southeast Europe.

Recent Initiatives

Transit-Oriented Development

Transit-Oriented Development integrates transport planning, land use, and urban design to create compact, connected, and livable cities.

Municipal PPP

Municipal Public-Private Partnerships are long-term collaborations between local governments and private entities to deliver infrastructure and public services.

Gender and Cities

Women and girls face disproportionate climate impacts in cities, making gender equality essential to achieving resilient, inclusive urban development.
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