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New European Union Directives and the Future of Energy Renovation of Buildings in Serbia
While Serbia has seen the emergence of the first organized subsidy and loan programs for building energy renovation in recent years, the EU adopted the new Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) in spring 2024. Under this directive, European Union…
Croatia: 33,000 Tonnes of Illegally Buried Waste Covered in Gospić
Work to temporarily cover approximately 33,000 tonnes of illegally buried waste at the former PPK Velebit industrial complex in Gospić, Croatia, has been completed, the Croatian Ministry of Environmental Protection and Green Transition announced on 29 October. This marks the…
When a Building Begins to Understand Itself
Buildings are a key part of the energy transition, accounting for around 30 percent of global energy consumption. Their performance depends not only on the quality of façades and windows or the efficiency of individual devices, but increasingly on how…
A Holiday in the Rhythm of Earth, Water, and Air
In the village of Donji Nikšić, not far from Slunj, the road slowly leaves the rhythm of everyday life behind and leads into a corner of Kordun unlike the landscapes most of us are used to. The forests along the…
Strengthening the Role of Women in Forestry Through the Fem2Forests Project
The project Innovative Pathways for the Effective Involvement of Girls and Young Women in the Forestry Sector (Fem2Forests) aims to increase women’s participation in forestry by 2030 through empowerment, education, and the creation of a more inclusive professional environment. Given…
A Story of Sustainable Art Woven into Papier-Mâché Objects
In an age of mass production and objects without a personal touch, there is a growing appreciation for things created with patience, skill, and dedication to handcraft. One such story is woven into the unique objects Mariana Pop creates using…
Is the Western Balkan Energy Market Moving Away from the European Union?
The first quarter of 2026 could be remembered as the moment when the first visible consequences of the European Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) began to emerge in the energy market of Southeast Europe. The latest quarterly report by the Energy Community Secretariat shows…