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Circular momentum in North Macedonia: Turning innovation into impact
An editorial analysis by the Institute for Sustainable Development (ISD) At the Institute for Sustainable Development (ISD) we have been tracking North Macedonia’s innovation trajectory for years, and today that momentum is beginning to shift from ideas to real...
When water pollution turns deadly: The case of North Macedonia
The Institute for Sustainable Development emphasizes that water pollution in North Macedonia is a significant environmental and public health problem that requires immediate attention. The main sources of pollution include wastewater from urban and industrial areas,...
ISD follows Rural Pact Conference 2025: Advancing resilient and inclusive rural Europe
The Institute for Sustainable Development (ISD), as a member of the Rural Pact, was invited to follow online the entire Rural Pact Conference 2025, held on 16–17 September in Pecq, Belgium. The two-day event gathered more than 250 rural stakeholders from across...
Analysis and concern: Why North Macedonia’s strategy for young farmers is falling short
The Institute for Sustainable Development welcomes the Government’s stated priority to attract and support young people into agriculture — most visibly framed in the National Strategy for Agriculture and Rural Development 2021–2027 and a range of financial programs...
Shocking truth: Polluted air and water in the Pollog Region are stealing lives.
In 2021, the Polog region recorded the highest rate of premature deaths due to air pollution in Europe – 255 per 100,000 inhabitants, more than double the EU average. The main killers are fine dust (PM2.5, PM10) and nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), which attack the heart,...
Albania fast-tracks EU accession as the rest of the Balkans stalls
Albania and Montenegro are forging ahead along the path to EU membership, while North Macedonia is increasingly falling behind due to unresolved bilateral and constitutional hurdles. Albania is set to hold its next Intergovernmental Conference with the European Union...
The World Is Choking: Top 10 Most Air-Polluted Countries Revealed
Tetovo, North Macedonia, - The world is quite literally choking. Across continents, billions of people wake up every day to air so thick with pollution that it threatens their health, their future, and even their lives. New data reveals the Top 10 most air-polluted...
Youth participation in crisis: 2024 Report warns of sharp decline in North Macedonia
“Youth Participation in Crisis: 2024 Report Warns of Sharp Decline in North Macedonia” was published by the National Youth Council of Macedonia (NYCM) on the occasion of International Youth Day. Now in its fourth consecutive year, the Monitoring Report assesses the...
Brvenica advances with new Sustainable Development Strategy
The Institute for Sustainable Development (ISD) is proud to announce its collaboration with the Municipality of Brvenica on an ambitious new initiative — the creation of a Local Economic Development Strategy (LEDS) that will place environmental protection and...
Burning consequences: Europe pays the price of a warming World
Europe is feeling the harsh effects of climate change. Heatwaves, wildfires, and droughts are now common across the continent. Forests burn, rivers dry up, and cities struggle with deadly temperatures. These events threaten lives, destroy ecosystems, and damage the...
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