May 19th, 17:30 – 19:30
Austrian Institute for International Affairs (oiip),
Währinger Str 3, 1090, Vienna

Invitation: Presentation and discussion of new publications on raw materials mining in the Western Balkans

The global energy transition demands not just new technologies, but fair, transparent, and sustainable resource management. Yet, too often, local communities are left to bear the costs while benefits flow elsewhere.

Explore the current state of the mining affairs in the Western Balkans and how it fits into the EU enlargement agenda, decarbonization and development plans. Recent analyses from the region highlight growing local resistance and environmental concerns over ongoing extraction projects, warning of a danger of authoritarian extractivism.

Join us for a dynamic discussion on resource management in the Western Balkans, where we’ll explore:

• - What we are extracting,
• - Who benefits,
• - Who decides,
• - Who pays the price?

Panelists

Ms. Frauke Seebass, SWP Brussels, BiEPAG

Ms. Pippa Gallop, CEE Bankwatch,

Mr. Marko Kmezić, University of Gratz, BiEPAG

Mr. Vedran Džihić, Austrian Institute of International Affairs, BiEPAG

Moderator: Selma Šehović, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung SOE

Contact Person

To join us, please email selma.sehovic@fes.de by Monday, May 18th. The Studies presentation, followed by a networking over finger food and drinks.

Organisation: Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung e.V.
Regional Office Dialogue SOE

Contact person: Selma Šehović

Participation: The event is by registration only.