Climate Change
Summer of 2021 in Europe was warmest ever
12 January 2022 - The last seven years were the warmest on record globally by a clear margin, and 2021 was the fifth-hottest year ever recorded
Most read articles on Balkan Green Energy News in 2021
30 December 2021 - The most important topics for our readers in 2021 were lithium, the coal phaseout and investment in renewable energy in Serbia
Albania becomes second country to submit draft NECP to Energy Community Secretariat
23 December 2021 - There is still room for additional policies to help Albania decouple economic growth from greenhouse gas emissions.
EU greenlights state aid regulations including CfDs, partly allows gas projects
22 December 2021 - Projects with government support need to be aligned with the EU's decarbonization goals, with some exceptions for gas
Elon Musk’s SpaceX seeks rocket fuel made from atmospheric CO2
14 December 2021 - Elon Musk revealed SpaceX would launch a program for capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere for the production of rocket fuel
IMF: Soaring metal prices may delay world’s energy transition
09 December 2021 - The switch from fossil fuels to low-carbon sources implies a massive leap in demand for metals and other commodities, IMF said
EU supports Serbia in preparing the Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan (INECP)
08 December 2021 - Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan of the Republic of Serbia from 2021 to 2030 with the vision until 2050 is underway
Price of CO2 hits all-time high above EUR 80 per ton
06 December 2021 - The price of permits for emitting CO2 has increased 140 percent in 2021.
GGF, UniCredit Bank Serbia conduct first local currency transaction in Serbia for green recovery
06 December 2021 - The Green for Growth Fund conducted the first local currency transaction in Serbia by providing a loan to UniCredit Bank Serbia
GEK Terna to raise EUR 300 million via green bonds with obligation to cut emissions
06 December 2021 - Greek construction and energy giant GEK Terna is preparing to sell common sustainability-linked bonds with a target of EUR 300 million
Polish diplomat Artur Lorkowski new director of Energy Community
03 December 2021 - Artur Lorkowski will lead the Energy Community Secretariat over the next three year. He replaced Janez Kopač after his nine-year tenure
EBRD, EU, Austria donate 360 trees for greener Belgrade
03 December 2021 - The EBRD, EU and Austria supported the planting of 360 trees in Belgrade out of 1,000 in total across the Western Balkans
Resalta accredited for carbon emission reduction services
03 December 2021 - Resalta joined the network of CDP's partners that provide carbon emission reduction services. It received accreditation for eight countries.
RES Foundation conference: Coal phaseout unavoidable in transition to net zero emissions, clean air
01 December 2021 - The RES Foundation is holding its second second annual conference in Serbia on how to win the Balkan air pollution dodgeball
Watch LIVE RES Foundation conference: The 0 future beyond coal/carbon
01 December 2021 - Ne to. 0! Is the second annual policy conference on how to win the Balkans...
Montenegro secures EUR 50 million loan for green recovery, decarbonization
29 November 2021 - The Investment and Development Fund of Montenegro has secured EUR 50 million to support green recovery and decarbonization of the economy