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 […]
EBRD supports Western Balkans in decarbonizing district heating and cooling systems, improving energy efficiency in buildings
Renewable energy sources can be used in district heating and cooling systems without increasing citizens’ energy bills or heating plants’ and local governments’ costs, while at the same time significantly contributing to the quality of the environment, primarily by reducing air pollution, says Bojan Bogdanović, Principal Fund Manager for Renewable District Energy in the Western […]
SET 2020: Investors interested in developing 3,000 MW of wind power projects in Serbia
Investors are currently interested in developing 3,000 MW of wind power projects in Serbia, Dragan Vlaisavljević, executive director for electricity trading at state power utility Elektroprivreda Srbije (EPS), said at a panel titled “Regional Energy Review – Development Perspectives” held as part of Trebinje Energy Summit – SET 2020. These 3,000 MW of wind power […]
Sarajevo Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan moving forward
In order to plan a healthier and safer environment for all its citizens, the Canton Sarajevo and the City of Sarajevo invited over 50 key actors for a meeting to define the crucial measures for a Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP). Air pollution and traffic safety have been major concerns in Sarajevo for a long […]
Hidroelectrica should look into Black Sea offshore wind potential, minister says
Romania’s acting economy and energy minister Virgil Popescu has said the country’s state-owned hydropower producer Hidroelectrica should consider tapping the Black Sea offshore wind potential, local media have reported. No studies of he Black Sea offshore wind potential have been done so far, and the idea has not been publicly debated, although there is potential, […]