The National Bank of the Republic of North Macedonia announced it has successfully completed a climate risk training programme delivered in partnership with the European Investment Bank under the Green Financial Systems Programme, aimed at strengthening its capacity to address climate-related challenges and support green investment. More than 50 central bank staff received training on climate risks, green finance, and sustainability-related financial regulation for banks, with plans to share the acquired knowledge with other financial institutions domestically. The programme also produced climate risk maps for North Macedonia, conducted a national survey on companies’ awareness of sustainable business practices and the impact of climate change on their operations, and provided expert support to help establish a bank climate risk reporting framework aligned with international standards. Funding was provided by Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action via the International Climate Initiative.