Kopač: Coal plants in Energy Community reaping profits as CO2 isn’t priced
Producers of electricity from coal and traders in the Energy Community enjoy record profits as they don't have to pay for CO2 emissions, Janez Kopač said
CAN Europe calls Western Balkans to set 2030 goals, decarbonize by 2050
Western Balkans need to set ambitious climate targets for the period through 2030 and reach carbon neutrality by mid-century, CAN Europe said
North Macedonia first in region to set coal phaseout date – thermal power plants will be shut down by 2028
North Macedonia is the first country in the Western Balkans to make a decision on abandoning coal, announcing it will shut down its thermal power plants by 2028.
Slovenia’s mayors set council to secure just transition for coal phaseout
The government has published action plans for phasing out coal, documents which will help Slovenia to apply at Just transition fund.
Serbia preparing framework to issue sovereign green bonds
Serbia is getting ready to raise funds through green bonds. CBI head Sean Kidney said they are more attractive to investors than ordinary debt securities.
Serbian government adopts negotiating position for chapter 15 – energy
The document is part of the preparation for the intergovernmental conference on the accession of Serbia to the European Union.
Carbon border tax to be imposed on steel, iron, cement, fertilizers, aluminium, electricity – leaked draft
The European Commission is considering a transitional period of three years for fully implementing CBAM, from 2023 until 2026.
Croatia adopts low-carbon strategy: emissions to be reduced 80% by 2050
Climate neutrality is difficult to achieve by 2050 with currently available knowledge and technologies, according to the strategy.
