22. 5. 2025 | Peace and security, POTC, PR, Regional cooperation
V sredo, 21. maja 2025, smo na gradu Jable gostili strokovnjake, ki so od blizu predstavili sodelovanje z lokalnimi skupnostmi v procesih ohranjanja in grajenja miru.
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Celodnevni seminar je udeležence seznanil z načini s katerimi se lahko prispeva k ohranjanju miru s sodelovanjem z lokalnimi deležniki, prav tako pa so bili naslovljeni načini podpiranja vključevanja, odpornosti in lokalne odgovornosti.
Naslovljene so bile teme kot so NATO doktrina za civilno-vojaško sodelovanje (CIMIC), sodelovanje s skupnostmi v Bosni in Hercegovini, razvojno sodelovanje v Ukrajini ter Ugandi, CIMIC sodelovanje v Afganistanu, lokalni projekti Rdečega križa Slovenije v Bosni in Hercegovini ter deljenje izkušenj s terena Slovenske karitas na področju razvoja lokalnih skupnosti.
Cilj je bil udeležence seznaniti kako pomagati osebju misij in operacij pri razvoju ustreznih spretnosti, ki so potrebne za uspešno sodelovanje z lokalnimi skupnostmi.
Zahvaljujemo se vsem govorcem in udeležencem za uspešno izveden seminar.
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20. 5. 2025 | Decentralisation, PR, Regional cooperation, Slovenian Development Assistance, U-LEAD: with Europe, Ukraine
Ljubljana, 20 May 2025 – From 28 to 30 May 2025, the Centre for European Perspective and the City of Lviv are hosting the ‘Forum of Slovenian-Ukrainian Cooperation: Strengthening Partnerships for Recovery and Reconstruction’, organised by the Centre for European Perspective (CEP) in cooperation with U-LEAD with Europe, implemented by GIZ, and supported by the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia. The event is part of the broader programme “Recovery and Reconstruction in Ukraine”, the cornerstone of Slovenia’s development cooperation with Ukraine in 2025–2026.
The Forum will bring together Slovenian and Ukrainian municipalities, government representatives from Slovenia and Ukraine, EU officials, mayors of Slovenian and Ukrainian municipalities, representatives of Dnipropetrovsk and Lviv regional administrations, to exchange good practices in local and regional recovery and reconstruction, explore future cooperation, and discuss Slovenia’s targeted support for Ukraine’s EU accession process. Special focus will be placed on the role of international municipal partnerships (IMPs) in Ukraine’s post-war recovery, reconstruction and development. Thematic panels will take place, focusing on several key topics, such as waste management and housing policy.
The CEP Programme ‘Recovery and Reconstruction in Ukraine’ builds on mutual solidarity between the Slovenian and Ukrainian communities, aiming to foster long-term partnerships for the rebuilding of Ukraine. The Forum in Lviv will reaffirm Slovenia’s role as a committed partner in Ukraine’s recovery and European future.
24. 4. 2025 | Peace and security, POTC, PR
The Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management Training will be delivered in cooperation between the Peace Operations Training Centre (POTC) and the European Security and Defence College (ESDC). The training will take place in Rzeszów, Poland, from May 26 to 29, 2025.
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This training is specifically designed for civil protection and disaster management personnel at the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SESU), following a request from Ukraine, which identified the need for a tailor-made programme focused on disaster risk management and disaster risk reduction, particularly in light of emerging and evolving emergencies driven in part by climate change.
The key objective of the training is to familiarise participants with an integrated, all-hazards approach to climate-induced disasters and emergencies. The training will focus on potential mitigation measures to enhance prevention and preparedness, while also considering local specificities. The training will cover the following topics:
• Climate change and security implications,
• Environmental impact of the conflict,
• Disaster preparedness and response within the context of the Sendai Framework,
• Climate change exacerbated disasters and related necessary adaptation of governance for resilience,
• EU crisis coordination mechanisms and the new preparedness Union strategy,
• The role of the European Commission and DG ECHO in Disaster Management; Union Civil Protection Mechanism,
• Monitoring, data collection and mapping,
• Integration of climate change mitigation measures into emergency response plans and policy documents – examples of good practice,
• Discussion-based exercise on the emergency response in Ukraine.
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27. 1. 2025 | National communities, PR, Regional cooperation, Slovenian Development Assistance, U-LEAD: with Europe, Ukraine
Centre for European Perspective is delighted to invite you to the webinar series on green transition!
The green transition refers to the shift towards more sustainable and environmentally friendly practices in all sectors of society, including energy, transportation, and industry. The European Union (EU) has been at the forefront of these efforts through policies like the European Green Deal, REPowerEU, and the Fit for 55 package. These initiatives aim to reduce carbon emissions, promote renewable energy, and foster a circular economy. Understanding these policies is important for local governments as they seek to align with EU standards, secure funding, and implement green practices at the municipal level.
Despite the ongoing conflict, the reconstruction process has started – with Ukraine working towards a sustainable reconstruction. Learning more about the possibilities the EU offers is helpful for local authorities involved in the reconstruction and recovery process.
This webinar series, organised with expert support from the Štajerska Chamber of Commerce, will provide you with the basics of green transition and EU policies, funding opportunities, and practical strategies for green public procurement for Ukrainian municipalities.
Webinar Series Programme
- Green Deal, REPowerEU, Fit for 55, Circular Economy Action Plan
– What is it all about?
– What does it have to do with Ukraine?
Date: 30 January 2025, 10:00 – 12:00 CET
- EU Funding for Green Transition – Where, How, and What?
– Opportunities for Ukraine
– List of Relevant Calls for Application
Date: 6 February 2025, 10:00 – 12:00 CET
- Green Public Procurement I
– Basics
– Challenges & Opportunities
Date: 13 February 2025, 10:00 – 12:00 CET
- Green Public Procurement II
– Good Practice Examples
– How to Implement in Ukraine
Date: 20 February 2025, 10:00 – 12:00 CET
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The activities are funded by the Slovenian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs through the Slovenian Aid and Partnerships.
29. 11. 2024 | PR, Regional cooperation, Slovenian Development Assistance, U-LEAD: with Europe, Ukraine
29 November 2024—Today, we have concluded the online mentorship between Municipality Postojna and Municipality Pechenihy under the auspices of the project ‘Post-conflict reconstruction in Ukraine’. The mentorship visit took place online in October and November and focused on project writing, EU accession and funding, and the exchange of Postojna’s good practices on the topics of education, business development, and energy efficiency.
The situation in Pechenihy hromada did not allow for the visit to happen in person. Still, both municipalities expressed their willingness to cooperate, first online, and in the future perhaps also in person.
The ‘Post-conflict reconstruction in Ukraine’ project is funded by the Slovenian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs through the Slovenian Aid and Partnerships and implemented in partnership with ‘U-LEAD with Europe’. The U-LEAD with Europe programme is a partnership of the Ukrainian government and the European Union, and its member states Germany, Sweden, Poland, and Slovenia, to support the establishment of multi-level governance that is transparent, accountable, and responsive to the needs of the Ukrainian population.
