BIMR Regional platform approves draft BIMR Policy Paper for 2020-2050
Biodiversity information management and reporting (BIMR) Regional platform has approved the draft BIMR Policy Paper for the period 2020 – 2025, as the strategic document for the biodiversity information management and reporting in the Southeast Europe region. The Biodiversity Task Force for SEE is yet to do the final review of the document and endorse […]
Thermal power plant Šoštanj takes active role in Slovenia’s energy transition
Slovenian lignite-fired thermal power plant Termoelektrarna Šoštanj (TEŠ) has been developing several projects aimed at achieving gradual energy transition thus contributing to carbon neutral society. They include the use of natural gas, the capture and utilization of CO2 (CCU), hydrogen production and the utilization of alternative fuels. In an interview with Balkan Green Energy News, […]
Potential impact of COVID-19 on the new legislation on energy efficiency in North Macedonia
Authors: Marija Filipovska, Partner, and Dušan Bosiljanov, Attorney at Law, CMS Skopje With the COVID-19 pandemic experiencing its peak throughout the region, and as North Macedonia declares a state of emergency for the first time in its history, it is clear that we are facing major social challenges and uncertainties. The current situation clearly shows […]
UPDATE: Serbia temporarily suspends incentives for renewables, high-efficiency cogeneration
The Government of Serbia has decided to suspend payments of incentives for electricity produced from renewable energy sources and in high-efficiency cogeneration units– CHP, multiple sources familiar with the matter told Balkan Green Energy News. The persons close to the government confirmed that the Government of Serbia, at the meeting yesterday, brough decision to temporarily […]
Video: Mayors of Western Balkan’s capitals as Sustainable Urban Mobility Ambassadors
During the European Mobility Week 2019, GIZ Open Regional Fund for South-East Europe – Energy Efficiency (ORF-EE) supported Western Balkan’s capitals and many cities and municipalities in promoting sustainable urban mobility measures. The mayors of six Western Balkan capitals had an important role in this initiative acting as true Sustainable Urban Mobility Ambassadors. The mayors […]
How biodiversity loss is hurting our ability to combat pandemics
The increasing frequency of disease outbreaks is linked to climate change and biodiversity loss. The past 20 years of contained outbreaks may have led to complacency. New technologies offer hope in the search for countermeasures – but protecting the natural world must play a part, too. The frequency of disease outbreaks has been increasing steadily, […]
Sourcebook on sustainable financing of biodiversity, ecosystems, protected areas coming soon
The sourcebook with real-world cases studies lays out why, how and which financing mechanisms can be used to strengthen biodiversity conservation while contributing to sustainable development. The sourcebook is tailored to the Western Balkans context and conditions and offers a selection of suitable mechanisms for the region. In addition, the glossary is aiming to further […]
European Commission unveils Clean Hydrogen Alliance initiative
The European Commission has announced plans to set up an EU-wide “alliance” to promote the production of clean hydrogen in an effort to speed up the decarbonization of industry. The European Clean Hydrogen Alliance initiative, unveiled as part of the EU’s new industrial strategy, could materialize this summer. The Clean Hydrogen Alliance, bringing investors together […]