Tag: European Union

EBRD and Donors Help Sarajevo to Become a Greener City

Sarajevo is a city of contrasts. It is home to both western and oriental architecture; it is surrounded by beautiful mountains and forests but suffers from worrying air pollution; its history is...

Landmark EU Solar Strategy SolarPower Europe Response

A new dawn for European solar as the European Commission substantially increases 2030 solar targets to 740 GWdc, recognising solar’s central role in delivering for Europe’s security, economic, and climate goals.As part...

EBRD, EU and GIZ Support Digitalisation of SMEs in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union (EU) are stepping up support for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in Bosnia and Herzegovina by launching the Go Digital...

REPowerEU: A Plan to Rapidly Reduce Dependence on Russian Fossil Fuels and Fast Forward the Green Transition

The European Commission has presented the REPowerEU Plan, its response to the hardships and global energy market disruption caused by war in Ukraine. There is a double urgency to transform Europe's energy system: ending the...

Berlin Pushes For a 60 Euros Minimum Price on EU Carbon Markets

Discounting allegations of speculation on the EU carbon market, Berlin is throwing its weight behind a minimum price of 60 euros per ton of CO2, saying it will ensure this through national...

Facing Floods and Landslides, Afghans Turn to Nature for Protection

Amir Beg Khusrawi still has vivid memories of a flash flood that swept through his village in Afghanistan’s rugged northeast a decade ago. “ destroyed around 20 houses, claimed livestock, and damaged our...

EBRD and Donors Help Reboot Small Businesses in North Macedonia

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is stepping up cooperation with Komercijalna Banka in North Macedonia by extending a new EUR 2 million credit line. The proceeds will be used...

Europe Day

Europe Day commemorates the signing of the “Schuman Declaration” on 9 May 1950. An ambitious plan to secure long-term peace in post-war Europe that is considered the beginning of what is now...

Speed Up Green Transition to Break From Russian Fossil Fuels, Say 11 EU Countries

Europe must speed up the rollout of renewable energy and energy efficiency measures in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to eleven EU countries. The invasion of Ukraine put a spotlight on Europe’s...

IEA: Global natural gas demand set to decline slightly in 2022

The world’s demand for natural gas is set to decline slightly in 2022. as a result of higher prices and market disruptions caused by war in Ukraine, according to the International Energy...

Energy and Climate Committee Discusses Way Forward for 2030 Targets

The 8th Energy and Climate Committee met on 12 April in Vienna, in the presence of the EU Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson. The meeting provided an opportunity for Ministers and Deputy...

Clean air saves lives!

Air pollution increases the risk of pneumonia. This is one of the leading causes of death among children under five years. By signing the #GreenAgenda, WB countries will have access to non-refundable grants...

Energy Security: Commission Hosts First Meeting of EU Energy Purchase Platform to Secure Supply of Gas, LNG and Hydrogen

In order to secure the EU's energy supply at affordable prices in the current geopolitical context and to phase out dependency on Russian gas, the European Commission has established with the Member...

IEA Member Countries Agree to New Emergency Oil Stock Release in Response to Market Turmoil

The International Energy Agency’s 31 Member Countries agreed on Friday to a new release of oil from emergency reserves in response to the market turmoil caused by conflict between Russia and Ukraine,...

Green Cooling – Tackling Climate Change With Eco-Friendly Technology

Natural refrigerants protect the environment and the climate. In Latin America and the Caribbean, they are replacing existing products that harm the climate.With ever longer cold chains, the global movement of goods...

Electric Vehicles are the Future of the Automotive Industry

Suppose you go to ev-database.org, the largest source of information on electric vehicles. In that case, you will notice that in Germany, the United Kingdom or the Netherlands, most models of any...

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