Integrating Climate Adaptation into Agriculture: North Macedonia Hosts Second National Workshop

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On 13 October 2025, the Second National Workshop on “Integrating Climate Change Adaptation into Agricultural Policy: Stakeholder Involvement and Strategic Contribution” was held at the premises of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Economy of North Macedonia in Skopje. The event was organized by the Ministry with the support of the Regional Rural Development Standing Working Group (SWG).

The workshop provided a platform for discussion among institutional representatives, experts, and stakeholders on defining national priorities and objectives for agricultural adaptation to climate change. Through presentations and group work, participants contributed to the identification of strategic and specific objectives, measures, and policy instruments aimed at building a more resilient agricultural sector and promoting sustainable rural development.

The event marks an important step in the process of developing a national strategy for climate adaptation in agriculture, ensuring the integration of climate considerations into future agricultural policies.

The activity was organized with the support of GIZ and the Regional Rural Development Standing Working Group (SWG), on behalf of the German Government, within the Regional Climate Partnership between Germany and the Western Balkans.