About Us

About Us

Equipping the Green Workforce of Tomorrow, Today

Who We Are

The Sustainability Learning Institute (SLI) is an international platform for accredited education, certification, and capacity building in sustainability, climate action, and ESG integration.

Founded by the University of Sarajevo through its Office for Climate Change and Sustainability, SLI was established to address a critical challenge:

The global demand for green skills is growing faster than education and training systems can deliver.

SLI empowers individuals, organisations, and systems through:

  • Internationally recognised qualification
  • Practical ESG and climate tools
  • Flexible learning pathways

We are aligned with global and regional priorities, including the 2030 Agenda, Paris Agreement, Net Zero targets defined by the UNFCCC, EU priorities such as the European Green Deal, CSRD, and EU Taxonomy/ESRS, and the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans.

SLI operates through strategic collaboration with global standard-setters, development partners, and regional institutions, translating international frameworks into locally relevant, impact-driven solutions.

Our programmes are offered in hybrid formats (live, online, and self-paced) supporting learners at every stage of their sustainability journey, from entry-level to senior leaders.

Mission

Bridging the global green skills gap through structured, accredited, and interdisciplinary education.

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Vision

Driving climate action through education, empowering green careers, enabling informed ESG decision-making and building long-term resilience.

Strategic Objectives

  • 1

    Expand Access to Global Certifications: Learn GRI, IFRS FSA and GARP SCR with expert guidance

  • 2

    Deliver a Digital Learning Hub: Courses, webinars and ESG/GHG tools

  • 3

    Strengthen Capacities Across Sectors: Tailored trainings for public, private and academic sectors.

  • 4

    Create Green Career Pathways: Talent platform connecting professionals, learners and green job opportunities to build sustainable careers.

  • 5

    Drive Institutional Transformation: Align education with global, EU and regional sustainability frameworks.

What Drives Us

At SLI, our work is guided by values and principles that ensure quality, inclusivity, and impact  

SLI is more than a training platform — it is a catalyst for sustainable transformation across generations, sectors, and systems.
Knowledge
Education as the most powerful driver of the sustainability transition.
Awareness
ESG and climate literacy as foundations for informed action.
Employability
Equipping people for Green and ESG skills for tomorrow’s workforce.
Collaboration
Connecting academia, business, public institutions and global standard-setters to deliver real-world impact.
Relevance
Aligning content with current regulations and labour market needs.
Inclusivity
Ensuring equal access and opportunity for all.

Institutional Foundation

The SLI is hosted by the University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s leading academic institution with over 70 years of excellence and extensive experience in EU- and donor-funded projects.

Guided by the University’s Office for Climate Change and Sustainability, it’s a policy-aligned, impact-driven learning hub.
This strong institutional foundation ensures that SLI is a long-term, credible, and globally relevant platform — not a temporary initiative.

The Growing Green Skills Gap

Global mismatch

by 2050, up to 50% of green jobs may go unfilled without urgent investment.

Limited preparedness

LinkedIn (2024): only 1 in 8 workers has the green skills needed, with women underrepresented.

Education lag

most programmes lack structured sustainability content; existing trainings are fragmented, non-accredited.

The result: professionals underprepared, employers struggling to verify competencies, institutions face compliance challenges.

Who We Serve

SLI is a one-stop platform for knowledge, skills, and support for everyone shaping a sustainable, climate-resilient future.

  • ESG and sustainability professionals

  • Students and early-career professionals

  • Banks, insurers, and investors

  • Companies, SMEs, and public institutions

  • Auditors, regulators, and policy advisors

  • Professors, researchers, and educators

Our SDG Impact

Our work drives the UN 2030 Agenda, with the programs aligned with five key SDGs, ensuring results that are visible, relevant, and globally recognised.

 

SDG

 Relevant Targets/Indicators SLI Contribution
SDG 4 – Quality Education – Target 4.4: Increase the number of people with skills for green jobs
– Target 4.7: Ensure learners acquire knowledge for sustainable development and global citizenship		 – Providing accredited sustainability certifications (GRI, IFRS FSA, GARP SCR)
– Integrating climate and ESG content into curricula
– Equipping learners of all backgrounds for sustainable careers
SDG 8 – Decent Work & Economic Growth – Target 8.2: Boost productivity through innovation and upskilling
– Target 8.6: Reduce youth unemployment and address skills mismatch		 – Offering upskilling and reskilling programmes
– Preparing youth for green jobs
– Strengthening labour market readiness through innovation in learning
SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption & Production – Target 12.6: Encourage sustainability reporting and practices
– Indicator 12.6.1: Increase the number of sustainability reports published		 – Supporting ESG reporting frameworks
– Training companies to strengthen sustainability strategies
– Building accountability and transparency systems
SDG 13 – Climate Action – Target 13.3: Enhance education and institutional capacity for climate action
– Indicator 13.3.1: Integrate climate topics into education policies and curricula		 – Promoting climate literacy
– Delivering policy-informed training and technical support
– Driving curriculum reforms for mitigation and adaptation
SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals – Target 17.16: Foster global partnerships for knowledge exchange
– Target 17.17: Support effective public–private–civil society collaboration		 – Building cross-sector collaborations (academia, business, public institutions)
– Partnering with global leaders (GRI, IFRS Foundation, GARP, CPD)
– Creating regional and global sustainability networks

Our Team & Expertise

Recognised by Global Standard-Setters.

SLI is led by a multidisciplinary team of internationally certified professionals in sustainability reporting, climate finance, ESG policy, and institutional transformation.

Our trainers are authorised by global standard-setters to deliver accredited courses and prepare participants for internationally recognised credentials:

  • GRI Certified Tutors – recognised by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) to deliver GRI Certified Training Courses and prepare participants for both professional credentials: GRI Certified Sustainability Professional and GRI Certified ESRS Sustainability Professional.
  • GARP SCR Tutors – authorised by the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) to provide structured preparation for the Sustainability and Climate Risk (SCR) Certificate, including training in climate risk analysis, scenario modelling, and transition planning.
  • IFRS FSA Tutors – licensed by the IFRS Foundation to deliver training in sustainability disclosure and ESG integration, and to prepare candidates for the Fundamentals of Sustainability Accounting (FSA) Credential.

Alongside certified tutors, our team includes ESG analysts, policy advisors, and project leaders with extensive experience in EU and donor-funded initiatives, bridging global standards with regional application.

SLI is a flagship initiative of the Office for Climate Change and Sustainability at the University of Sarajevo.

  • Coordinated by Dr. Jasmina Mangafić, associate professor with over 20 years of experience in sustainability finance, ESG integration, and international project management. profile card/link/ime
  • SLI is embedded in the University’s diverse academic environment, drawing interdisciplinary collaboration from economics, finance, law, engineering, architecture, and environmental sciences.
  • Sustainability & Climate Action – mitigation, adaptation, climate policy, decarbonisation
  • ESG & GHG MRV – corporate sustainability, carbon accounting, compliance
  • Green Innovation & Circular Economy – resource efficiency, eco-design, sustainable business models
  • Education & Curriculum Design – integrating sustainability into formal and professional education
  • Legal & Policy Frameworks – environmental law, EU Green Deal, global alignment
  • Green Infrastructure – energy-efficient buildings, resilient urban planning, sustainable construction

United by purpose, our team combines global credentials, academic excellence, and practical experience to build the skills, knowledge and institutional capacity for a just and sustainable transition, locally and globally.