Short Intensive Course on Smart, Green and Resilient Cities Held at the University of Montenegro

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As part of the 1FUTURE project, the Faculty of Civil Engineering of the University of Montenegro, in cooperation with the Climate Change and Sustainability Office (KHCS), organised a short intensive course titled “Smart, Green and Resilient Cities: A Holistic Approach to Sustainable Urbanisation” from 14 to 17 October 2025.

Invited lecturers included Prof. Mirjana Laban from the University of Novi Sad, and Prof. Snežana Rutešić and Prof. Miloš Knežević from the University of Montenegro, while a special lecture was delivered by Assoc. Prof. Sanja Paunović Žarić, a representative of the NGO GNP. The course participants were students and members of the academic community.

Part of this course was held within the international symposium “Bridging Research Between Business and Academia for a Greener Future”.

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A lecture titled “Construction Waste Management and the Circular Economy” was held as part of our ongoing activities focused on sustainable development in the construction sector. The session provided an overview of Montenegro’s international commitments, EU regulatory requirements, and the national policy framework, including the Circular Transition Strategy 2030 and the 2024 Waste Management Law.
The lecture addressed current trends in construction and demolition waste (CDW), comparing EU and Montenegro data, highlighting challenges such as low recycling rates, insufficient infrastructure, and the need for stronger implementation of circular economy principles. Key concepts were discussed, including the waste management hierarchy, EU good practices, and opportunities to apply circular approaches within the Montenegrin construction sector.
The presentation (in Montenegrin) can be downloaded from the link below.

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I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the course I recently attended. The program was exceptionally well-organized, engaging, and informative. The instructors demonstrated deep knowledge of the subject and delivered the content in a clear and inspiring way.