Përparim Rama’s green agenda helped him win Prishtina mayoral election
Outsider Përparim Rama disrupted the political scene in Kosovo* by winning the Prishtina mayoral election with an environmentalist platform
Local authorities in SEE invited to apply to host workshop on financing options for greener cities
ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability, in cooperation with the EKLIPSE project and NATURVATION project, are inviting local authorities in South-East Europe (SEE) to apply to host a two-day capacity-building workshop titled: Exploring financing options for greener cities – strengthening the capacity of local stakeholders to explore appropriate financing arrangements for nature-based interventions. The applying […]
Public debate launched on proposed integrated sustainable urban development strategy through 2030
The Ministry of Construction, Transport, and Infrastructure has opened a public debate on the proposed integrated sustainable urban development strategy of the Republic of Serbia through 2030. The public debate on the proposed integrated sustainable urban development strategy of the Republic of Serbia through 2030 will last until November 4, 2018, with a presentation and […]
Project for low-carbon development presented in BiH
UNDP Energy and Environment sector in Bosnia and Herzegovina presented a draft project document “Catalyzing Environmental Finance for Low-carbon Urban Development”, supported by the Global Environment Fund (GEF). The project is supporting responsible institutions in strengthening and consistent implementation of legislative and strategic frameworks and promotion of concept on low-carbon urban development as tool for achieving […]
Sweden funds innovative technology transfer to new markets
The Swedish Agency for Regional and Economic Growth is looking for applicants with innovative technology for its Demo Environment programme. Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina are listed among countries which can apply for funds as buyers. The Demo Environment programme supports environmental entrepreneurs offering clean technology products, systems, processes and services to new markets, as […]
Transforming Cities: From Industrial Centers to Sustainable Urban Areas
The international Connective Cities Dialogue Event “Transforming Cities: From Industrial Centers to Sustainable Urban Areas” was held in early December in the city of Bocholt, Germany. Representatives of the City of Zenica, with the support of the GIZ ORF-EE as its partner, took an active part in this year’s event presenting its project to a […]
Environmental project wins “Smart City Challenge” contest
A recycling bin and the application that helps users find and use it won the first place at the “Smart City Challenge” competition in Belgrade. “Users will be able to find the nearest recycling island, where the press is, and easily recycle. In 30 seconds the press will guide them how to do it, it’s […]