Holistic approach in sustainable development of renewables – dialogue, environment concerns, intersectoral synergies and public participation
At the recently held Hard Talk event in Belgrade, representatives of UNECE, Ministry of Mining and Energy of the Republic of Serbia and various stakeholders groups discussed barriers and risks that prevent more intense development of the renewable energy sector in the country but also proposed recommendations to address those challenges. At the sidelines of […]
Expert views (part four): What would the ideal allocation from the Green Fund look like?
In the fourth and last in a series of interviews on waste management with representatives of state institutions, the business community, academia, and civil society in Serbia, we asked what the ideal allocation under the Green Fund, which has yet to be formed, would look like. The answers were provided by all six respondents featured […]
Expert views (part three): Future of recycling industry in Serbia and use of waste-derived alternative fuels
In the third in a series of interviews on waste management with representatives of state institutions, the business community, academia, and civil society in Serbia, we asked what the future of the recycling industry in Serbia, while we also sought positions on the use of waste-derived alternative fuels and the implications for the environment and […]
Expert views (part 2): What are the biggest challenges in municipal waste management in Serbia?
In the second in a series of interviews on waste management with representatives of state institutions, the business community, academia, and civil society in Serbia, we asked what the biggest challenges are in municipal waste management and which models have proven to be successful. The answers were provided by all six respondents featured in the […]
Helping SEE region transform energy consumption model, shape political will for sector changes
Our ultimate goal is to improve people’s quality of life in South-East Europe (SEE), Joachim Gaube, Sector Fund Manager of the GIZ Open Regional Fund for SEE-Energy Efficiency’s (ORF-EE) said in an interview for Balkan Green Energy News. He told us that since 2008, the ORF-EE has been providing support to the SEE countries in […]
Expert views – Waste management problem in Serbia – can the country perform better and how?
Following the introductory article about the problems, challenges, and possible solutions concerning waste management in Serbia, Balkan Green Energy News brings you the first in a series of interviews with representatives of the state, the business community, the academic community, and civil society. In a dialogue with experts dealing with the waste management topic on […]
Proper environmental impact assessment, cooperation with local community key for renewable energy projects
Renewable energy projects, especially those concerning small hydropower plants, have not been without controversy in the region, with investors often not acting in good faith. The other side of the coin is that investors that have done everything they were supposed to have often suffered damage over regulatory changes. In this interview, Zoran Obradović, managing […]
Top 3 Most Read articles in January
The Top 3 Most Read articles on Balkan Green Energy News in January are in. The list is also available for the Serbian-language version of the website. The list is dominated by interviews this time around. 1 – Tendering ahead for renewable energy projects, premiums in Macedonia The most read article concerns the Government of […]