13. 2. 2026 | Peace and security, POTC, PR
Usposabljanje z naslovom »Podnebne spremembe in obvladovanje tveganj nesreč« je bilo namenjeno pripadnikom ukrajinske civilne zaščite in strokovnjakom s področja preventive ter pripravljenosti na naravne nesreče.
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Čeprav je v vojnem času obseg nalog ukrajinske civilne zaščite razširjen na pomoč prebivalstvu, ostaja usposabljanje ključnega pomena tudi v takšnih razmerah, saj vojna dodatno povečuje zahtevnost odzivanja na naravne nesreče in njihove posledice. Usposabljanje hkrati predstavlja pomemben instrument za usklajevanje ukrajinskih sistemov odzivanja z mehanizmi za krizno odzivanje EU.
Izvedba programa je eden od mnogih konkretnih izkazov bilateralne pomoči, ki jo Slovenija nudi Ukrajini. Dejstvo, da se je aktivnost odvila na ukrajinskih tleh, pa je dodaten izraz solidarnosti Slovenije z Ukrajino.
Pripadnike ukrajinske civilne zaščite smo usposobili na področju:
👉 razumevanja kompleksnih podnebno pogojenih nesreč in celostnih pristopov k večji pripravljenosti, v skladu s Sendajskim okvirom,
👉 mehanizmov zbiranja podatkov, kartiranja, napovedovanja in zgodnjega opozarjanja,
👉 evropskih mehanizmov kriznega upravljanja ter pripravljenosti in odzivanja na naravne in druge nesreče,
👉 mehanizmov za zaščito civilnega prebivalstva,
👉ocenjevanja tveganj v kompleksnih okoljih z več viri tveganj, vključno z aktualno vojno.
Ključni cilj usposabljanja je bil krepitev kapacitet ukrajinske civilne zaščite, da se na nesreče vnaprej pripravi, se nanje učinkovito odzove ter nato hitreje okreva.
Usposabljanje je potekalo v dveh terminih – prvi med 9. in 11. februarjem ter drugi med 12. in 14. februarjem.
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4. 2. 2026 | Enter: Change, PR, Regional cooperation, Youth
From 9 to 11 February 2026, the Kick-Off Meeting of the project “ENTER: CHANGE – Establishing a network and capacity building for young future leaders in the Western Balkans – Phase 2 (2026–2028)” will take place in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The meeting will bring together the project team of the Centre for European Perspective and representatives of the project partner SPS BiH, including members of the SPS BiH alumni network. The Kick-Off Meeting will focus on the presentation of the SPS BiH programme and curriculum, discussions on alumni networking and future ENTER: CHANGE activities, an overview of possible regional synergies (Montenegro and North Macedonia), as well as the exchange of recommendations and feedback from partners and alumni.
The Kick-Off Meeting marks the official start of Phase 2 of the ENTER: CHANGE project, which aims to strengthen the networks and capacities of young future leaders across the Western Balkans.
The activities within the project Enter: Change are supported by the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia within the Slovenian Aid and Partnerships programme.
27. 1. 2026 | POTC, PR
At the beginning of February, POTC will travel to Ukraine to deliver two additional training activities on climate change and disaster risk management.
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The two training sessions, attended by experts from the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SESU), will take place from 9–11 February and 12–14 February 2026. The training represents a further adaptation of the programme with the same title that POTC previously delivered for Ukrainian civil protection in May 2025 in Poland. Consecutive interpretation into Ukrainian will be provided.
The main objective of the training is to familiarise participants with an integrated, all-hazards approach to managing risks related to natural and other disasters, particularly in light of increasingly complex and evolving emergencies. The training focuses on potential mitigation measures to strengthen prevention and preparedness, while taking local specificities into account.
The programme includes lectures on new types of climate-induced natural disasters and enhancing disaster preparedness (including within the framework of the Sendai Framework), EU crisis coordination mechanisms and the new Union Preparedness Strategy, monitoring, data collection and mapping, early warning systems, and hazard risk assessment methodologies. The third and final day of the training includes a practical, simulation-based exercise.
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17. 12. 2025 | North Macedonia - digitalisation, PR, Regional cooperation, Slovenian Development Assistance
On 17 December 2025, the Centre for European Perspective, in partnership with the Ministry of Digital Transformation of the Republic of North Macedonia, successfully held the closing event of the project Digitalisation and Sustainable Local Development in North Macedonia in Skopje.
The event brought together policymakers, representatives of local self-government, experts, and other key stakeholders to reflect on how digitalisation can support sustainable local development.
The programme opened with keynote addresses by H.E. Mr Stefan Andonovski, Minister of Digital Transformation of North Macedonia, and H.E. Mr Gregor Presker, Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia to North Macedonia. Their remarks highlighted the strategic importance of digital transformation for effective local governance and sustainable development.
This was followed by a presentation of the project’s main results, showcasing achieved outcomes, practical experiences, and lessons learned through cooperation with local authorities. The event concluded with an open discussion, enabling participants to exchange views on policy implications, future needs at the municipal level, and opportunities for continued cooperation in the field of digitalisation. Discussion also focused on the role of digital solutions in improving the quality and accessibility of public services, increasing efficiency and transparency, and strengthening citizen trust in public institutions.
The project Digitalisation and Sustainable Local Development in North Macedonia was implemented with the support of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia through the Slovenian Aid programme.
15. 12. 2025 | North Macedonia - digitalisation, PR, Regional cooperation, Slovenian Development Assistance
On 17 December 2025, the Centre for European Perspective, in partnership with the Ministry of Digital Transformation of the Republic of North Macedonia, is organising the closing event of the project “Digitalisation and Sustainable Local Development in North Macedonia” in Skopje.
The event will bring together policymakers, representatives of local self-government, experts, and stakeholders to discuss how digitalisation can support sustainable local development, improve the quality of public services, and strengthen citizen trust in public institutions. Particular attention will be given to challenges and opportunities at the local level, in line with North Macedonia’s digital transformation priorities and its alignment with European standards.
The programme will include opening addresses by H.E. Mr Stefan Andonovski, Minister of Digital Transformation of North Macedonia, and H.E. Mr Gregor Presker, Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia to North Macedonia, followed by a presentation of the main project results and an open discussion with participants.
The project is implemented by CEP with the support of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia through the Slovenian Aid programme.
