As autumn slowly dresses the landscape in golden tones and the air turns crisp, it is the perfect moment to pause and devote a few quiet moments to yourself — in the warmth of your home, with inspiring and helpful reading material.
If you are holding the latest issue of the Energy Portal Magazine in your hands, know that once again, we have prepared rich content filled with stories, interviews, and analyses that connect ecology, energy, and sustainable development.
The central theme of this issue is sustainable architecture, because green building and thoughtful living represent one of the key steps toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating climate change. The fact that buildings are responsible for approximately 40 percent of global carbon emissions clearly demonstrates the importance of viewing construction through the lens of sustainability.
In this issue, we explore how innovative biomaterials can transform the construction sector and how certification systems evaluate the energy performance of buildings and their broader environmental impact.
We also present the concept of National Park Cities (NPC), which offers a vision of urban environments where nature and everyday life intertwine harmoniously. Although they are not traditional national parks, these cities remind us that green spaces and healthier lifestyles are an inseparable part of a sustainable future.
We spoke with Gabriel Giger, Ambassador of Switzerland to Bosnia and Herzegovina, who shared insights into how Switzerland is tackling the challenges of climate change — from global warming to glacier melting — as well as which environmental protection projects the embassy supports in the region.
This issue also features an interview with Boris Jerinić, Mayor of Doboj, who discusses the city’s long-term plans to improve its environmental outlook, enhance waste management, and mitigate the risks of natural disasters, such as floods.
Finally, we take special pride in highlighting that CEEFOR has marked 15 years of sustainable operations and contribution to the transformation of the regional energy landscape — an inspiring example for all of us who believe in the green transition.
You can also look forward to a range of carefully selected stories, each illuminating, in its own way, the importance of knowledge, innovation, and responsible action in shaping a more sustainable everyday life.
