Von der Leyen: EU to roll out heatwave, water, climate resilience packages
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pointed to the upcoming plans for combating heatwaves and wildfires, securing water and improving climate resilience.
New Serbian law sparks concern over construction in burnt forests
Transparency Serbia and RERI warned that on August 31 the assembly passed the amendments to the law on planning and construction
Albania plans wind power in area still smoldering from forest fire
While fire engulfed the forests in Puka in northern Albania, the municipality launched public consultations for a wind power project right in the affected area
Wildfire in Greece sparks nation-wide wind farm investigation
A recent wildfire in western Attica burned 35,000 acres, as Greece finds itself faced against multiple such threats during the arid period of August
International Day of Forests – Forests and Food
The International Day of Forests aims to raise awareness about the importance of forest conservation for the future of our planet
BiH drafts first interactive map of locations vulnerable to forest fires
Authors have identified key risk factors for forest fires as well as priority areas for conducting preventive measures
International Day of Forests 2024 – Forests and innovation: new solutions for a better world
The 2024 International Day of Forests 2024 is all about innovations. They can help us restore, protect, and sustainably utilize our forests.
Greece to subsidize removal of excess biomass to protect forests from fire
Greece is considering the introduction of a biomass collection system as part of fire protection measures for forests
