Climate Change
Grants approved for world’s largest carbon removal projects
15 August 2023 - The US gave a green light for up to USD 1.2 billion in grants for two carbon DAC and storage hubs planned in Louisiana and Texas
New IPCC chief plays down climate change gloom: 1.5°C global warming would not destroy humanity
02 August 2023 - Surpassing the 1.5°C mark would lead to many problems, but it would not constitute an existential threat to humanity, says Jim Skea
EU aligns sustainability reporting with global standards, but slammed for ‘watering down’ requirements
01 August 2023 - The new rules have drawn criticism for “watering down” the sustainability reporting requirements and smoothing the way for greenwashing
Guterres: Era of global warming has ended – era of global boiling has arrived
29 July 2023 - The era of global warming has ended, and the era of global boiling has arrived, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said as July is on track to be the hottest month on record.
BiH gets EUR 37 million loan for flood protection projects
27 July 2023 - The financing will help deliver infrastructure investments, such as dikes, dams, and water reservoirs, which support flood protection
Startups, innovators invited to pitch at BASF Innovation Hub
20 July 2023 - The BASF Innovation Hub is a pitch event for the startup community and individual innovators from Central and Southeast Europe
North Macedonia secures EUR 100 million for green transformation of SMEs
17 July 2023 - The credit line is part of the government's measures to support households and businesses amid the economic slowdown and the energy crisis
EU shifting focus from crisis response to net zero agenda
14 July 2023 - The EU suggested it would ask UN member states to double energy efficiency improvements and triple renewable energy deployment by 2030
Three carbon capture projects in Balkans get grants from EU’s Innovation Fund
14 July 2023 - The EU selected Motor Oil Hellas, Titan Cement and Holcim's subsidiary in Croatia among 41 firms for grants from the Innovation Fund
Serbia presents draft National Energy, Climate Plan
11 July 2023 - The Ministry of Mining and Energy has invited all interested parties, not only from Serbia, but also from neighboring countries, to join the public consultation
Energy Community tracker: Western Balkans’ progress towards CBAM exemption
07 July 2023 - The report assesses the steps made by the Western Balkans contracting parties in fulfilling six conditions for CBAM exemption
This week has seen hottest days ever recorded, but trend is far from over
07 July 2023 - As climate change and El Niño bring new record temperatures, this July may end up being the hottest month ever
Hottest day on Earth recorded on July 3 as experts warn of fresh highs
05 July 2023 - On July 3 the world average temperature was above 17°C for the first time since instrumental measurements began
#BeWISE – join WISE Serbia network of women in sustainable energy
29 June 2023 - WISE Serbia, the network of women in sustainable energy, has announced a call for new members under the slogan #BeWise, encouraging all interested women - professionals and students alike - to apply and join in
Both science and faith: Church of England selling stakes in oil, gas companies over lack of climate action
27 June 2023 - The church intends to divest its holdings in the remaining 11 oil and gas companies in its investment portfolio by the end of 2023
Bulgaria’s Devnya set to become first carbon-free cement maker in Eastern Europe
22 June 2023 - The project, valued at EUR 750 million, has already received EUR 190 million in financing from the EU Innovation Fund