EBRD approves EUR 72.25 million loan for Belgrade’s Vinča landfill project
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a EUR 72.25 million loan for the Belgrade’s Vinča landfill project, while arranging a syndicated loan of EUR 35 million for the account of participants. The Bank will also mobilize EUR 21 million in concessional finance funded by TaiwanICDF. The EBRD financing will be part […]
EuroBirdwatch: Apply for a free birdwatching tour in Serbia on October 5 or 6
The EuroBirdwatch this year will take place on the weekend of October 5 and 6. The Bird Protection and Study Society of Serbia (DZPPS) is organizing more than 20 free birdwatching tours around the country, it said in a press release. The main goal of the EuroBirdwatch, traditionally held on the first weekend of October, […]
Switching from coal, oil to natural gas accelerates climate change – study
Conversion from coal and oil to natural gas increases the greenhouse effect of energy consumption by around 40%, according to a new study released by German think-and-do-tank Energy Watch Group (EWG). The International Energy Agency (IEA) is “repeatedly playing down” the climate impact of natural gas, thus laying the foundation for national governments to continue […]
Energy, ecology fairs to be held from October 2-4 at Belgrade Fair
The International Fair of Energy (a UFI Approved International Event) and the International Trade Fair for Environmental Protection – EcoFair will be held at the Belgrade Fair from October 2-4. The organizers expect more than 320 exhibitors from 20 countries. The International Fair of Energy (a UFI Approved International Event) and International Trade Fair for […]
Top 3 in September: New fossil fuel subsidies planned in EU, Tesla, decarbonization
The world is taking strides to a point of no return on climate breakdown, yet no less than 5 EU member states are planning to introduce new fossil fuel subsidies by 2030. This story was number-one on our English-language Top 3 Most Read list for September. The Top 3 Most Read list for September is […]
List of Endemic Taxa of SEE: Regional experts meet to discuss methodologies, criteria
The Regional Expert Team working on the Endemic List of Selected Terrestrial Plant and Animal Taxa of South-East Europe (List of Endemic Taxa of SEE) have convened for their first meeting in Skopje, North Macedonia. The activity is supported within the Regional Network for Biodiversity Information Management and Reporting (BIMR 2) component of the Open […]
Green building becoming increasingly important to tenants
A green building will not pollute the environment during construction or use. This will benefit the residents as they will have better working and living conditions, but also their neighbors, because the building will produce, for example, less noise. Reduced CO2 emissions are also one of the benefits of the green building concept – buildings […]
Western Balkans urged to end subsidies for destructive small hydropower – report
The European Commission and the Energy Community need to play a role in ending state financial support for destructive hydropower plants in the Western Balkans by ensuring that the EU’s rules on state aid – including provisions on environmental sustainability – are applied in the region, according to a new report released today by CEE […]