IHA extends deadline for hydropower projects to apply for CHF 1 million
Hydropower project developers and operators in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas, including Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, North Macedonia and Serbia, have a month and a half to apply for CHF 1 million (USD 1.02 million) in funds. The International Hydropower Association (IHA) said the deadline for the Hydropower Sustainability ESG (Environmental, Social and […]
US states suspend, reverse plastic bag bans amid coronavirus pandemic
Several local and state governments in the United States including Massachusetts and San Francisco have been delaying and rolling back plastic bag limitations, while some even went so far as to prohibit reusable bags out of fears that they help the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Maine postponed its plastic bag ban until early next […]
Bats are remarkably useful for humans and nature – don’t hurt them!
Bats are getting more bad reputation after the outbreak of COVID-19 on top of ancient prejudice, but they are actually useful for humans and nature. And they can be quite cute. If you are interested in wildlife and incredible stories about it, join the string of online lectures organized by the Bird Protection and Study […]
Siemens, Uniper exploring green hydrogen use in gas infrastructure
Siemens and Uniper broadened cooperation with so-called brownfield transformation, aimed at decarbonizing energy facilities with hydrogen from renewable sources. Excess wind power could be utilized for electrolysis. Uniper SE and Siemens Gas and Power agreed to work on decarbonization in electricity production and develop coupling solutions, all with the help of the emerging hydrogen technology. […]
Croatian Parliament adopts Climate Change Adaptation Strategy
The Croatian Parliament has adopted the Climate Change Adaptation Strategy for the period until 2040 with a view to 2070. The Climate Change Adaptation Strategy is the first strategic document of the Croatian government to provide an assessment of climate change for Croatia by the end of 2040 and 2070, possible impacts and vulnerability assessments, […]
Clima@ competition 2020 selects 15 finalists
Clima@ competition 2020 has selected 15 finalists with innovative ideas to protect the climate from over 200 applications received from 60 countries, said the Green for Growth Fund (GGF). The competition was launched in December 2019. The 15 successful finalists are: A2P Energy Solution, Beyond Leather Materials, Biodiesel Misr, Bioenergy for Alternative Fuel, Carbominer, CEEFOR, […]
EU calls for proposals for this year’s LIFE program of over EUR 450 million
Public institutions, businesses and non-governmental organizations can qualify their environmental and climate projects and help the implementation of the European Green Deal. The EU is receiving applications for more than EUR 450 million in funds allocated for 2020 under the LIFE program. The 2019 proposals are currently under evaluation and the 2020 calls for proposals […]
Apply for 2020 Transformative Action Award, win EUR 10,000
Cities, regions and civil society organizations located in an EU member state, EEA country or EU candidate or accession country that has endorsed the Basque Declaration are invited to apply for the 2020 Transformative Action Award. “As a result of COVID-19, we face extremely challenging situations in Europe and beyond. As the pandemic unfolds, local […]