EU waters down its 2040 climate target in runup to COP30 in Brazil
The EU upheld its proposed 90% emissions cut target for 2040 ahead of COP30 in Brazil, but with substantial workaround possibilities
Greece outlines long-term investment plan to solve water crisis
The Greek government presented a plan to maintain the water supply, as drought has reduced reserves
Skopje Declaration signed as International Forum on Energy for Sustainable Development wraps up
The three-day International Forum on Energy for Sustainable Development (IFESD-14) brought together over 500 participants from 70 countries
Desulfurization project at Kakanj thermal power plant to cut emissions by almost 100%
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s state power utility, Elektroprivreda BiH, is carrying out a desulfurization project at units 6 and 7 of the Kakanj thermal power plant.
Serbia plans new mining law to align legislation with EU rules on critical raw materials
The Ministry of Mining and Energy has launched a public consultation ahead of drafting a new law on mining and geological exploration
Bulgaria’s coal regions to get further EUR 808 million for just transition
Total investments in the just transition of the Stara Zagora, Kyustendil, and Pernik coal regions and ten municipalities will reach EUR 1.38 billion
Second phase of Gvozd wind farm gets green light from environment agency
The Gvozd 2 developer has been instructed to conduct a one-year survey of birds and bats and submit the findings to the Environmental Protection Agency
EU allows Romania to delay shutdown of coal plants until end-2029
Amid delays in gas power projects, the European Commission approved Romania's request to push back the closure of several coal-fired systems