CAN Europe calls Western Balkans to set 2030 goals, decarbonize by 2050
Western Balkans need to set ambitious climate targets for the period through 2030 and reach carbon neutrality by mid-century, CAN Europe said
IRENA: faster energy transitions could boost expected global growth
Speeding up energy transitions to achieve the 1.5°C global warming target could boost the world's GDP by 2.4% per year within the next decade compared with current plans, IRENA says.
Serbia preparing framework to issue sovereign green bonds
Serbia is getting ready to raise funds through green bonds. CBI head Sean Kidney said they are more attractive to investors than ordinary debt securities.
Croatia adopts low-carbon strategy: emissions to be reduced 80% by 2050
Climate neutrality is difficult to achieve by 2050 with currently available knowledge and technologies, according to the strategy.
Australia’s court finds government has duty to protect young people from climate change
The court has ruled environment minister Sussan Ley has a duty of care to protect Australia’s youth from the climate crisis
EU member states to receive EUR 17.5 billion in grants for fossil fuel phaseout
Workers in the coal industry and regions that depend on it in the EU will be able to tap on the EUR 17.5 billion Just Transition Fund
Germany plans to set 2045 target for climate neutrality
Germany plans to bring forward its net zero emissions deadline to 2045, or five years ahead of the European Union’s declared target.
Greece, Romania most active in Southeast Europe in tackling climate challenge
Greece and Romania are the most active among EU member states in Southeast Europe on climate change issues, while Bulgaria is trying to catch up.