High interest in renewables in Serbia – new regulation in a nutshell
30 June 2021 - The new Law on Use of Renewable Energy Sources is mostly aimed at stimulating new investments in RES and increasing the share of renewable sources in the total energy produced by creating a modern, investment-friendly legal framework, which will enable energy transition and further development of the Serbian RES sector.
Exploring opportunities to achieving water-food-energy-ecosystems Nexus in Western Balkans
28 May 2021 - Integrated management of water, energy, and land resources, while protecting ecosystems, remains a substantial challenge in the Western Balkans.
Greece, Romania most active in Southeast Europe in tackling climate challenge
04 May 2021 - 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.
IUCN issues guidelines on mitigating biodiversity impact of solar, wind power plants
25 February 2021 - Burying power lines and temporarily shutting down wind turbines are among measures that can reduce the danger for birds and bats, IUCN says
Bulgaria’s NECP: EUR 42.7 billion in investment needed to meet 2030 goals
16 October 2020 - Bulgaria said in its National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) that it targets zero greenhouse gas emissions for 2030
Croatia’s NECP: Renewables share to reach 36.4% by 2030
16 October 2020 - Croatia’s National and Climate Plan (NECP) targets a rise in renewable energy share to 36.4% for 2030
IEA: Solar PV is to become “king” of power supply in decade ahead
15 October 2020 - Solar PV appears set for massive expansion, with a projected average growth rate at 13%...
Croatian manufacturers to get EUR 35 million for energy efficiency, renewables projects
12 October 2020 - The Croatian Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development will issue a second public call for...
EU presents guidelines on Green Agenda for Western Balkans
07 October 2020 - The Green Agenda for the Western Balkans, envisaged by the European Green Deal, is expected...
Leonardo DiCaprio backs campaign to protect Bosnian rivers
23 September 2020 - Conservationist groups from the region and the world urged the Federation of BiH to pass...
At least 1,000 projects are ‘shovel-ready’ for EU green recovery
08 September 2020 - EY identified more than 2,000 green development projects in the EU which could be funded...
Green development in focus of new North Macedonia government
02 September 2020 - North Macedonia set six main tasks for the next four years including environmental protection and...