Climate Change
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
Climate change conference in Bonn: 2023 is key for global climate decisions
22 June 2023 - Participants at the climate conference in Bonn agreed that 2023 is crucial to correct the course and get on track to limit global warming
Public consultation on Serbia’s national energy and climate plan: Coal use to be cut 25% by 2030
15 June 2023 - The document is available on the website of the Ministry of Mining and Energy and public consultation is open from June 13 to July 28
Applications open for International Summer School on energy planning
13 June 2023 - 18th International Summer School, themed Advanced Planning of Affordable, Secure and Sustainable Energy, will be held from August 10 to 19
Serbia adopts Low Carbon Development Strategy
07 June 2023 - The most expensive scenario for the country is to ignore the costs related to climate change, the document said
CAN Europe: Western Balkans took little to no action in preparing NECPs
05 June 2023 - In 2021, the obligation to adopt NECPs was postponed until 2024 at the latest while the deadline for delivering drafts is June 30, 2023
Serbia to target emission cuts of 34% by 2030
01 June 2023 - Serbia will declare its targets this year for renewables, energy efficiency and emission cuts, Minister Dubravka Đedović said
As CBAM carbon border tax looms, EU wants to help Western Balkans to adapt
23 May 2023 - The EU needs to help both the governments and industrial producers adapt to CBAM and overcome the initial impact, officials said
WMO: Global temperatures poised to set new record within five years
18 May 2023 - There is a 98% likelihood that at least one of the next five years, and the five-year period as a whole, will be the warmest on record