Connecting Policy, Practice, and Investment in Wood Biomass Energy

CNVP Kosovo, through the SUNREED project, successfully organized the First National Forum on Wood Biomass Energy in Kosovo on the 4^th of December 2025, bringing together national institutions, municipalities, international experts, financial institutions, civil society, and private sector actors to discuss the role of wood biomass in Kosovo’s energy transition.

The Forum was officially launched by H.E. Ambassador Jonas Westerlund, Ambassador of Sweden to Kosovo, who emphasized Sweden’s strong support for Kosovo’s green transition. He noted the country’s potential to turn forest residues into clean energy, create jobs, and strengthen rural communities. He commended the SUNREED project for fostering collaboration between government, businesses, and researchers, and emphasized that a stable biomass market depends on clear policies, reliable supply chains, and active private sector participation.

After the Ambassador’s remarks, Mr. Xhevat Lushi, Country Director of CNVP Kosovo, welcomed participants and emphasized CNVP’s long-term commitment to sustainable natural resource management and rural economic development. He noted that wood biomass, when responsibly managed, represents not only an energy solution but also a driver for rural employment, forest health, and local value creation.

The opening session also included remarks from Mr. Imri Demelezi, Deputy Minister (at the time) at the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development (MAFRD), and Ms. Leonita Shabani Mullarama, General Secretary at the Ministry of Economy, both of whom reaffirmed institutional commitment to renewable energy development, sustainable forest management, and cross-sectoral cooperation.

The First National Forum for Wood Biomass established a strong foundation for Kosovo’s journey toward a circular bioeconomy, driven by innovation, collaboration, and shared vision. The insights, partnerships, and commitments made during the Forum will guide ongoing efforts to transform forest residues into clean energy, new jobs, and long-term sustainability.

The SUNREED project is implemented by CNVP Kosovo and financed by the Embassy of Sweden in Pristina (Sida).