17 April 2026
The 45th plenary meeting of the Network of Directors of Environmental Protection Agencies of European countries, known as the EPA Network (https://epanet.eea.europa.eu/), is being held in Zagreb, Croatia, hosted by the Ministry of Environment and Green Transition of Croatia.
The Kosovo Environmental Protection Agency (KEPA) is also participating in the meeting, represented by the Acting Executive Director, Afrim Berisha.
Some of the topics being discussed at the meeting include updates on new EU policies for environmental and climate protection, including policies on nature restoration and soil monitoring, the implementation of the European Green Deal, as well as the role and importance of European environmental agencies in governance and in the implementation of EU environmental policies.
Other topics discussed at the meeting included issues related to climate change, including climate risks such as wildfires, high temperatures, urban heatwaves, floods and their management, as well as the need for climate change adaptation and resilience, including nature-based solutions, the design of new platforms for climate adaptation and protection, and green investments.
Within the meeting’s discussion panels, other topics of interest included cross-border cooperation on pollution reduction, environmental protection and strategic environmental assessment, as well as activities and instruments related to strengthening cooperation within the EPA Network, such as communication and the use of social media.
EPA Network meetings also provide a valuable opportunity for participating agencies to exchange bilateral experiences and initiate ideas for future cooperation.