• The ARETE Institute for Sustainable Prosperity is thrilled to introduce Interactive Visions: Climate Justice in the Digital Age, an interactive publication that showcases selected submissions from students and researchers worldwide. This collection bridges scientific insights with personal stories to reveal how climate change impacts communities differently. Through videos, paintings, eco-poetry, animations, and visual essays, Interactive…


  • The Walnut Fund stands out as a promising investment model, particularly well-suited to the Balkans. This innovative platform focuses on sustainable forestry, cultivating walnut treesโ€”a traditional and resilient local crop. With land in Serbia and plans to expand into Croatia, The Walnut Fund not only supports local economies but also embodies a model of ethical…


  • In a world where rapid industrialization often overshadows cultural traditions, the ARETE Institute for Sustainable Prosperity is dedicated to preserving and innovating cultural heritage. We collaborated on a 25-minute documentary titled “Kruha i Ajvara (Pepper to the People)”, which highlights our commitment to promoting cultural heritage and sustainability. This film, a collaborative effort of Klara…


  • This month, we’re thrilled to spotlight our Living Lab kick-off, which garnered extensive media coverage. Dive into the latest trends and key developments, featuring the innovative strides from our Living Lab. Stay informed and inspired with our curated selection of impactful stories and notable achievements!


  • After a successful kickoff, day two of the Prilep Living Lab continued on May 29th with an engaging workshop focused on sustainable nutrition for early childhood educators. The dayโ€™s sessions were filled with insightful discussions and practical activities, aiming to enhance the understanding and implementation of healthy eating practices in kindergartens. On May 28-29, 2024,…


  • Prilep, Macedonia โ€“ May 28, 2024 โ€“ The Arete Association for Sustainable Prosperity is pleased to announce the commencement of the Prilep Living Lab, part of the FEAST (Food systems that support transitions to healthy and sustainable diets) project. On May 28-29, 2024, nearly 200 kindergarten staff members, including carers, teachers, kitchen staff, and administration,…


  • ะŸั€ะธะปะตะฟ, ะœะฐะบะตะดะพะฝะธั˜ะฐ โ€“ 27 ะผะฐั˜ 2024 ะณะพะดะธะฝะฐ โ€“ ะ—ะดั€ัƒะถะตะฝะธะตั‚ะพ ะทะฐ ะพะดั€ะถะปะธะฒ ะฟั€ะพัะฟะตั€ะธั‚ะตั‚ โ€žะะ ะ•ะขะ•โ€œ ะฒะพ ะฟะฐั€ั‚ะฝะตั€ัั‚ะฒะพ ัะพ ะžะฟัˆั‚ะธะฝะฐ ะŸั€ะธะปะตะฟ ะณะพ ะพะฑั˜ะฐะฒัƒะฒะฐ ะฟะพั‡ะฝัƒะฒะฐัšะตั‚ะพ ะฝะฐ โ€žPrilep Living Labโ€œ, ะบะฐะบะพ ะดะตะป ะพะด ะฟั€ะพะตะบั‚ะพั‚ FEAST (ัะธัั‚ะตะผะธ ะทะฐ ั…ั€ะฐะฝะฐ ะบะพะธ ะฟะพะดะดั€ะถัƒะฒะฐะฐั‚ ั‚ั€ะฐะฝะทะธั†ะธั˜ะฐ ะบะพะฝ ะทะดั€ะฐะฒะฐ ะธ ะพะดั€ะถะปะธะฒะฐ ะธัั…ั€ะฐะฝะฐ). ะะฐ 28-29 ะผะฐั˜ 2024 ะณะพะดะธะฝะฐ, ะฟั€ะธะฑะปะธะถะฝะพ 150 ั‡ะปะตะฝะพะฒะธ ะฝะฐ ะฟะตั€ัะพะฝะฐะปะพั‚ ะฒะพ ะณั€ะฐะดะธะฝะบะฐั‚ะฐ โ€žะะฐัˆะฐ ะธะดะฝะธะฝะฐโ€œ,…


  • In December 2023, Arete took a significant step towards promoting healthier lifestyles for children in Macedonia by signing a memorandum of understanding with Eduland, an esteemed NGO, partner organisation of UNICEF comprising preschool educators. This collaboration marks the beginning of a journey aimed at revolutionizing nutritional practices in Macedonian kindergartens. Supported by UNICEF and the…


  • As we face the significant challenge of climate change, we invite students, faculty members, and researchers to share their ideas and solutions on climate justice. This initiative provides an opportunity to co-edit a multimedia catalogue, presenting diverse perspectives on climate justice through essays, reports, and multimedia elements like images, videos, animations, and sound pieces accessible…


  • The challenges related to nutrition among the youngest population represent a global concern that is also evident in Macedonia. One aspect involves the issue of malnutrition, which, although at a relatively low level, is discernible. Conversely, the problem of excessive weight and obesity, supported by data indicating an increasing trend among children in the country,…