Albanian government will stimulate investments in solar energy
Solar energy is an extremely important energy source for Albania because of its geographic position and exposure to sunlight, the Albanian Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, Damian Gjiknuri said at the opening of a workshop on solar energy in Tirana. The Minister said the Albanian government will stimulate investments in the production of energy from […]
Energy Community and USAID signed a Framework for Cooperation
The Energy Community Secretariat and USAID signed a Framework for Cooperation. As one of Cooperation first deliverables, two sides agreed to organize a meeting of all donors active in the Energy Community Contracting Parties. A Framework for Cooperation was signed by Director Janez Kopač, on behalf of the Energy Community Secretariat, and Acting Assistant Administrator, […]
Green economy: the right step towards sustainable future
Green economy is now important part of the economy and we need to switch to more sustainable, holistic way of doing it. Partnerships and networking are basic steps in that direction, and even thought the main responsibility is on the governments it is necessary to include younger generations in the whole process. That is, altogether, […]
Knauf accused of hiding pollution at its factory in Surdulica
The Knauf Insulation d.o.o. company has been accused of manipulating data on pollution at its rock mineral wool plant in the municipality of Surdulica in southern Serbia. Municipal Council chief Novica Tončev issued a written statement in late October 2017 expressing concern “over the untrue statements by the Knauf company about its rock mineral wool […]
Cross-border protocol to finally reduce air pollution in Slavonski Brod
Croatia and Republika Srpska signed a protocol on cooperation under which Bosanski Brod refinery will be connected to Croatian gas system. The agreement should reduce cross-border air-pollution that has been at the center of a dispute between the two countries for a long time. The cooperation agreement was signed the last day of October, Croatian […]
UNDP is looking for Negotiating Chapter 27 consultant in Podgorica
United Nations Development Programme is looking for a consultant in Podgorica, Montenegro, for Negotiating Chapter 27 (Environment). The deadline for application is November 5, and the starting date December 4, 2017. Expected duration of the assignment is 22 months. The main objective of this assignment is to strengthen administrative capacities of the Ministry of European […]
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