On 5 March 2025, the Association of European Border Regions (AEBR) and the Interreg Volunteer Youth (IVY) initiative participated in the GEAR UP! Sarajevo Events at Europe House, in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Organized by the Adriatic and Ionian Euroregion (AIE), the event focused on Global Citizenship Education (GCE) and sustainable development.

AEBR Secretary General and IVY Project Director, Martín Guillermo-Ramírez, spoke at the “European Networking Seminar: UN Agenda 2030 as a common denominator to mainstream global education and sustainable development in Europe and the Neighboring countries.” on the role of youth in advancing the UN Agenda 2030. He highlighted IVY’s impact in fostering cross-border cooperation and empowering young people in the Western Balkans.

The event featured Networking Talks on widening partnerships and youth engagement in the SDGs, along with an Info Day presenting funding opportunities. AEBR-IVY engaged with key stakeholders, reinforcing partnerships for youth-led initiatives in cross-border cooperation.

AEBR-IVY’s participation underscored its commitment to youth involvement in cooperation. We look forward to further collaborations, ensuring young voices shape a more inclusive and sustainable future.