Over 1.2 million people in Europe request green post-COVID-19 recovery
The European Parliament passed a resolution urging the EU’s authorities to put citizens at the heart of the revival strategy after the devastation from the coronavirus. MEPs overwhelmingly insist the upcoming budget must be in line with the European Green Deal. Ahead of the vote, more than 1.2 million people signed an environmentalist organizations’ petition […]
Vienna ranked first among greenest cities in the world
Vienna is the greenest among the 50 most visited cities on the planet, according to the study evaluating the cities’ green and sustainable solutions such as parks, the use of renewable energy sources, public transportation, water consumption, walkability, recycling and air pollution. Resonance Consultancy, which conducted the study, added a green index to its Best […]
PetroSolar to install smart bus stops in Niš by end of May
Serbia’s third-largest city is introducing local bus shelters with solar-powered systems. They will have free 4G Wi-Fi, mobile chargers and LED lighting. A group led by PetroSolar already delivered the smart bus stops, which will be placed in the center of Niš. The Directorate for Construction of the City of Niš has said PetroSolar projekt […]
EIT Urban Mobility to appoint external experts throughout Europe
EIT Urban Mobility opened a call for expressions of interest as it is forming a pool of independent contractors. The deadline is April 30. EIT Urban Mobility is looking for external experts in innovation, business creation, education, citizen engagement, the Regional Innovation Scheme (RIS), and its Factory. The independent contractors may assist in a wide […]
TENDERING: Putevi Srbije invites bids to supply 3 EV charging stations, solar panels
Public road management company Putevi Srbije has invited bids to supply 3 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations including smart shelters equipped with solar photovoltaic (PV) panels. The estimated value of the public procurement is up to RSD 50 million (EUR 426,000), which is the same amount planned for the tendering launched in March last year. […]
Video: Mayors of Western Balkan’s capitals as Sustainable Urban Mobility Ambassadors
During the European Mobility Week 2019, GIZ Open Regional Fund for South-East Europe – Energy Efficiency (ORF-EE) supported Western Balkan’s capitals and many cities and municipalities in promoting sustainable urban mobility measures. The mayors of six Western Balkan capitals had an important role in this initiative acting as true Sustainable Urban Mobility Ambassadors. The mayors […]
Serbia to subsidize electric vehicles, hybrids, citing air pollution
The Ministry of Environmental Protection said the Government of Serbia issued a decree on subsidizing the purchases of new all-electric vehicles – including motorcycles and three-wheelers – and hybrids, following a decision in January to fight air pollution. The move is a part of measures to directly support environmentally friendly transportation as well, the statement […]
Sarajevo Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan moving forward
In order to plan a healthier and safer environment for all its citizens, the Canton Sarajevo and the City of Sarajevo invited over 50 key actors for a meeting to define the crucial measures for a Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP). Air pollution and traffic safety have been major concerns in Sarajevo for a long […]
