Get ready – EUKI is just about to launch call for cross-border climate projects
The European Climate Initiative – EUKI is about to start its fifth call for climate action financing for nonprofit organizations.
State leaders endorse Green Agenda for Western Balkans at Sofia summit
European Union hopefuls from the continent's southeast agreed at a summit in Sofia with the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans
Volkswagen to turn Astypalaia in Greece into smart, sustainable island
Volkswagen will help abolish fossil fuels on the island of Astypalaia in Greece by replacing all vehicles with electric models
Slovenian Parliament unanimously adopts Energy Efficiency Act
Energy efficiency legislation was separated from Slovenia's energy law. Lawmakers supported ambitious national targets.
Climate tech investment poised for boom in decade ahead, PwC report implies
Startups in climate tech, a broad set of sectors tackling the decarbonization of the global economy with the aim of reaching net zero emissions before 2050, attracted some USD 60 billion in venture capital investments in the 2013-2019 period, growing by as much as 3750% over the seven year period. This appears to have set the […]
Citizens must have biggest say in sustainable urban mobility planning
Participatory approach is the core of sustainable urban mobility planning. A report on lessons from South East Europe was published in three languages as part of regional project SUMSEEC II. Many cities in South East Europe suffer from an outdated approach to transport planning, which prioritizes the construction of infrastructure for cars. In contrast, sustainable […]
EU presents guidelines on Green Agenda for Western Balkans
The Green Agenda for the Western Balkans, envisaged by the European Green Deal, is expected to be endorsed by the Western Balkan leaders at a summit in Bulgarian capital Sofia in November, the European Commission has said. In the European Green Deal, a plan to make the EU climate neutral by 2050, the commission says […]
Greece drafts law on sustainable urban mobility plans, micromobility
Municipalities in Greece will need to adopt sustainable urban mobility plans, according to a draft law, which is also aimed at regulating micromobility – scooters and other electric devices. Drivers should be able to conduct vehicle transfers and renew licenses via mobile applications. The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport of Greece presented its draft law […]