Role of women in sustainable management of natural resources in Drina river basin – register for workshop
The workshop “Gender dimensions in the sustainable management of natural resources through a Nexus approach in the Drina River Basin” is to take place on June 23. Read more and register.
EU is revising state aid guidelines for climate, energy, environment
The EU is revising state aid rules for the environment and energy. It proposed a competitive bidding system and covering up to 100% of funding gaps.
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.
North Macedonia to revoke concessions for small hydropower plants
Prime Minister Zoran Zaev said most concession contracts for small hydropower plants in North Macedonia would be annulled regardless of possible litigation
Slovenia to hold referendum on drinking water on July 11
Activists in Slovenia managed to get enough signatures to hold a referendum in an attempt to discard the recent amendments to the Waters Act.
Rio Tinto buying land for Serbia lithium mine before investment decision
Vučić hinted at holding a local referendum on letting Rio Tinto mine lithium. Activist Marija Alimpić said 36 families already sold their properties and left.
Tuzla 7 coal plant project in BiH sunk by GE’s exit, officials reveal
Unnamed sources said the construction of unit 7 in thermal power plant Tuzla most probably won't proceed as GE decided not to supply the equipment
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.