Lake Ohrid becomes North Macedonia’s third wetland of international importance
North Macedonia made Lake Ohrid and the Studenchishte marsh its third and largest area on the Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance
IUCN issues guidelines on mitigating biodiversity impact of solar, wind power plants
Burying power lines and temporarily shutting down wind turbines are among measures that can reduce the danger for birds and bats, IUCN says
Scientists warn replacing fossil fuels with wood is ‘false solution’ to climate crisis
Over 500 scientists have warned world leaders against treating biomass as carbon neutral and supporting tree cutting for energy production.
City of Kozani objects to 500 MW floating solar power project on Polyfytos lake
Local authorities in Greece's Western Macedonia say the proposed 500 MW floating photovoltaic project would devastate lake Polyfytos
German International Climate Initiative offers EUR 60,000-100,000 grants for climate, biodiversity projects
The initiative has published Small Grants International Call for small and local organisations from 142 partner countries.
German court warns Tesla to protect biodiversity while building EV factory
A German court has ordered electric car maker Tesla to stop cutting trees on peripheral parts of the site of its planned factory near Berlin over concerns the forest clearing may pose a threat to protected wildlife. The ruling comes following an initial approval the US-based company has obtained for the project from the state […]
EU takes Bulgaria, Greece to Court of Justice over air pollution
The EU is taking Greece and Bulgaria to the Court of Justice for failing to tackle PM10 air pollution and reprimanding them for environmental breaches
Civil society strengthening nature protection in Shar, Korab-Koritnik region
The establishment of Local Action Groups in Albania and Kosovo for the Shar and Korab-Koritnik region is making progress