climate change
Most EU companies investing in climate change mitigation, adaptation
28 October 2024 - The EIB’s Investment Survey 2024 shows European companies are leading the green transition despite geopolitical risks and supply chain disruptions
2023 was driest year for world’s rivers in over three decades
11 October 2024 - The latest report by the World Meteorological Organization highlighted critical changes in water availability in an era of growing demand
Third of Von der Leyen’s next European Commission to handle green transition, environment
18 September 2024 - Spain's Teresa Ribera and Demark's Dan Jørgensen are Ursula von der Leyen's picks for the top energy jobs in the next European Commission
Serbia publishes draft environmental protection strategy – green agenda 2024-2033
11 September 2024 - The consultations will last until October 3, as announced by the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Serbia
Apply for Western Balkans Youth Climate Forum 2024 by September 20
04 September 2024 - Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe opened a call for applications for the Western Balkans Youth Climate Forum 2024
Drought frequency in Serbia doubles over 60 years
30 August 2024 - Droughts in Serbia are increasingly frequent, causing severe drops in crop yields and economic damage
Croatia imposes fines for installing air conditioners on building façades
27 August 2024 - Croatia has passed a new building management law that bans installing air conditioners on building façades
Ocean plastic pollution damage could reach USD 731 billion by 2050
06 August 2024 - If the influx of plastic waste into the ocean continues, the potential economic damage could total USD 731 billion by 2050
World experiences warmest day in history in July 2024
24 July 2024 - Sunday, July 21, was the warmest day in recorded history, according to data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S)
Western Balkans must invest USD 37 billion to protect people from escalating climate change impacts
18 July 2024 - World Bank Group has published the Western Balkans regional Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR)
Record broken in June average global temperature
11 July 2024 - The average global temperature last month was the highest ever recorded for June. It was the 12th consecutive at or higher than 1.5 degrees above the pre-industrial average.
Pope Francis to make Vatican energy independent with agrivoltaics
28 June 2024 - The Vatican intends to achieve energy independence with solar power. Moreover, it is turning to a combination of agriculture and photovoltaics, according to Pope Francis.
European cities need better heatwave protection as summers get hotter – report
26 June 2024 - In addition to risks to public health, heatwaves also have a negative effect on infrastructure and economic productivity, Sweco says
Eurelectric issues guide for integrating biodiversity in renewables, grid expansion projects
20 June 2024 - The European association of electricity companies, Eurelectric, has published a guide for sustainable electrification
Right-wing victors in European election seek to scrap 2035 ban on combustion engines
11 June 2024 - The EPP leader has said the party will immediately push for scrapping the 2035 ban on internal combustion engines
World Oceans Day 2024: Awaken New Depths
07 June 2024 - Awaken New Depths is the slogan for this year's World Oceans Day, which has been celebrated every June 8 since 2008