21 May 2026
Organized by the Kosovo Environmental Protection Agency, namely the Kosovo Hydrometeorological Institute (IHMK), with the support of the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency (SwEPA), a two-day workshop on “Measures and Strategies for Improving Air Quality in Kosovo” was held in Prishtina on 14–15 May 2026.
The workshop brought together representatives of central and local institutions, the National Institute of Public Health of Kosovo (IKSHPK), environmental experts, non-governmental organizations, and international partners to discuss challenges and concrete solutions for improving air quality in Kosovo.
The discussions focused on the current state of air quality in Kosovo, environmental policies and legislation, the impact of air pollution on public health, municipal measures to reduce pollution, public transport and sustainable mobility, raising awareness and environmental education, as well as the role of emissions inventories in planning effective measures.
The workshop highlighted the importance of inter-institutional cooperation and coordination among institutions such as the Ministry of Environment, Spatial Planning and Infrastructure (MMPH), the Kosovo Environmental Protection Agency (AMMK) and the Kosovo Hydrometeorological Institute (IHMK), the National Institute of Public Health of Kosovo (IKSHPK), municipalities, the public and private sectors, NGOs, citizens, and international partners in addressing air pollution challenges and protecting public health.
Through the exchange of experiences and international best practices, participants identified concrete steps towards developing more effective measures and policies for cleaner air and a healthier environment in Kosovo.