Banja Luka rejects initiative to build new hydropower plant on Vrbas river
The City of Banja Luka has rejected an initiative for the construction of the Krupa hydropower plant (HPP) on the Vrbas river, as it was not backed by an environmental impact study, Mayor Igor Radojičić said following a recent meeting with representatives of 36 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) gathered in the Coalition for Vrbas. Radojičić explained […]
Airports in region at various levels of Airport Carbon Accreditation for CO2 emissions reduction
A number of airports in the region have so far joined Airport Carbon Accreditation, a global initiative aimed at reducing CO2 emissions at airports, and have reached different levels of accreditation over the years, according to a list of participating airports available on the program’s website. Most recently, Pristina International Airport Adem Jashari in Kosovo* […]
Supreme Court of Cassation blocks construction of small HPP Pakleštica on Mt. Stara Planina
The Supreme Court of Cassation has upheld an appeal lodged by the Ministry of Environmental Protection, annulling a verdict on the matter by the Administrative Court and confirming the ministry’s decision blocking the construction of the Pakleštica small hydropower plant (HPP) on the Visočica river on Mt. Stara Planina, Blic reported. The Ministry of Environmental […]
Western Balkans Fund invites CSOs to apply for grants for sustainable development, other projects
The Western Balkans Fund (WBF) has invited applications for grants to finance projects in sustainable development, cultural cooperation, and education and scientific exchange, as part of efforts to promote and foster cross-border cooperation and regional cohesion and advance the region’s integration into the EU, according to a call for proposals posted on the WBF’s website. […]
President Rumen Radev vetoes higher taxes for older cars sought over air pollution
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has vetoed changes to the corporate income tax law introducing higher taxes on older cars in a push to tackle air pollution in the country. According to the presidential office’s press release, higher levies would not have the desired environmental impact. In 2017, Bulgaria was the first country to be sentenced […]
International Energy Agency hiring Head of the Energy Environment Division
The International Energy Agency (IEA), an autonomous body within the framework of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), is seeking to hire Head of the Energy Environment Division. The job opening is available to candidates that meet the relevant requirements and are citizens of OECD member countries, which, in the region regularly covered […]
UNDP financing Sarajevo – Smart City Initiative to help improve environmental public services
The City of Sarajevo and the UN Development Programme (UNDP) in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) officially launching cooperation under the Sarajevo – Smart City Initiative. The project will support identification and piloting of technology-based solutions that help improve public services such as those in the area of air […]
EP approves 2030 target of 32% for renewables, 32.5% for energy efficiency, 35% for CO2 emissions cuts for trucks
The European Parliament (EP) has approved a binding 2030 target for renewables of 32% and an indicative target on energy efficiency of 32.5% that will play a crucial role in meeting the EU’s climate goals, according to a press release from the EP. By 2030, energy efficiency in the EU has to have improved by […]