With urban areas continuously growing, there is a need for a new type of cities that are more compact, sustainable and resilient to the effects of climate change. The proposed EU directive envisages that from 2030 onwards all new buildings should be carbon neutral. Can Western Balkan countries keep up with this target?

This panel will explore innovation and best practices in sustainable infrastructure and explore how the paradigm in building roads, buildings, energy and water infrastructure in the region is shifting towards consideration of social and environmental, in addition to economic implications.