O2 Challenge 2 in North Macedonia delays deadline to July 3
A government program is supporting micro, small and medium-sized North Macedonian firms in projects for climate change mitigation and the reduction in emissions of greenhouse gases. The timeframe for applications in O2 Challenge 2 has been pushed back to July 3 and organizers scheduled an info session to be held on June 29. The Fund […]
SO2 emissions in Western Balkans coal plants six times above limit in 2019
There was no improvement last year on air pollution from lignite-fired industrial facilities reported to the European Environment Agency by Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, Serbia and North Macedonia, Bankwatch said. A comparison with the national emissions reduction plans reveals coal plant sulphur dioxide emissions were increased and that they were six time higher than […]
North Macedonian firms seek partners from region for O2 Challenge
Micro, small and medium-sized North Macedonian firms can apply alone or in groups for the O2 Challenge, ideally involving partners from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Kosovo* or Albania. Eligible endeavors lower emissions and help the adaptation to climate change. Marketable and innovative processes, services, products, methodologies and activities dealing with the environmental impact are […]
European Commission proposes Climate Law to make 2050 net zero emissions target legally binding
The European Commission has proposed a European Climate Law with the aim of making the EU’s plan to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 legally binding. The proposed legislation also seeks to provide predictability for public authorities, businesses, and citizens in the bloc’s transition towards climate neutrality. “The Climate Law is the legal […]
New timeframe for Energy Community 2030 energy, climate targets
Targets for 2030 in energy efficiency, renewables and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the Energy Community contracting parties should be adopted by mid-2021, the European Commission has announced, after the previously set deadline – November 2019, wasn’t met. According to the Energy Community Secretariat, at a meeting of the Energy and Climate Technical […]
Energy and climate policies overview – current situation and recommendations for the preparation of Montenegro’s NECP
Author: Danilo Barjaktarović, Director, EcoEnergy Consulting Montenegro has pledged to join the international community’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, as a member of the Energy Community and a candidate for EU membership, Montenegro is committed to meeting the national goals in the fields of renewable energy, energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions […]
Climate negotiations: From Paris to Katowice and what lies ahead
Author: Danijela Božanić, climate change expert Climate change is one of the key problems of the modern civilization, one that the international community has been trying to resolve for several decades. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change defines the goal, while concrete actions to tackle climate change are laid down under the Kyoto […]
Macedonia, Montenegro among only 16 countries to set climate targets to meet pledges under Paris Agreement
FYR Macedonia and Montenegro are among 16 countries out of 197 parties to the Paris Agreement which set economy-wide emissions reduction targets under domestic laws or policies to be consistent with those set in their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), according to a policy brief titled Aligning national and international climate targets. Setting targets under national laws […]