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of energy is considered more of a climate change

mitigation measure, energy efficiency can also be seen

as an adaptation measure since it contributes to the

reduction of energy demand and energy consumption.

Reduced energy consumption can also be observed

through the indicator of lower energy intensity.

The energy sector is one of the most polluting sectors

of the regional economy and is a major source of

GHG emissions. Energy policies related to climate

change focus mainly on mitigation. All Western

Balkan countries have energy development strategies

at the national level, with the exception of BiH which

has adopted them at the level of its two entities:

the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH)

and Republika Srpska (RS). Some Western Balkan

countries have adopted further strategies, such as the

Heating Strategy in Kosovo,

the National Strategy

for Energy Efficiency and the Strategy for Utilization

of Renewable Energy Sources in FYR Macedonia,

and the Energy Efficiency Strategy in Montenegro.

Albania, BiH, FYR Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia

and Kosovo

are Contracting Parties of the Energy

Community, established in October 2005 by the

ENERGY

Albania

Croatia

FYR

Macedonia

Montenegro

Serbia

Kosovo*

Regional

(Joint responses)

Bosnia

and Herzegovina

*This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244/99 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence.

Policy Evaluation Matrix

Mainstreaming

of adaptation

goals and targets

Adaptation

targets

Availability of

implementation

tools

Mountain

adaptation

considerations

Regional/transboundary

adaptation considerations

Monitoring

and Evaluation

Participation

1- low or not considered at all

2- low or mentioned at least

3- somewhat integrated/present

4- high or fully integrated

Perućac lake and dam, Bosnia and Herzegovina