Category:Sustainable Development

International Day of Forests: Global Challenges and the State of Forests in Serbia

Significant efforts to raise awareness about the importance of forest ecosystems began in 2012, when the United Nations General Assembly declared March 21 as the International Day of Forests. On this day,...

A New Method for Long-Term Drought Prediction – Improved Water Resource Planning

Accurate drought forecasting could play a crucial role in managing water resources at both national and international levels, in line with the EU Water Framework Directive. As temperatures rise, precipitation patterns have...

Social Media as a Tool for Monitoring Species in the Era of Climate Change

Climate change affects the range of habitats of numerous species, and these changes are usually documented through databases such as the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF). However, in recent times, rapid shifts...

Today We Celebrate International Day of Rivers – Our Rivers, Our Future

The International Day of Rivers, observed annually on March 14, carries the theme this year: „Our Rivers, Our Future” Rivers are vital natural resources – they provide water for drinking, agriculture, industry, and...

Japanese Researchers Develop Plastic That Decomposes in the Ocean Within a Day, Returning Phosphorus and Nitrogen to Nature

Japanese researchers have developed a revolutionary material that is not only an alternative to traditional plastic but is also significantly more sustainable than existing biodegradable materials. A team from the RIKEN Centre...

DR Congo Plans to Protect 550,000 Square Kilometers of the World’s Largest Remaining Tropical Forest

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has recently unveiled an ambitious plan to protect and preserve the world's largest remaining tropical rainforest. President Félix Tshisekedi emphasized that the project will involve the...

World Wildlife Day 2025: A Call for Sustainable Financing of Nature Conservation

The United Nations General Assembly declared March 3rd as World Wildlife Day (WWD) in 2013, as it marks the anniversary of the signing of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species...

Young People’s Views on Climate Change: Thermal Power Plants as the Main Source of Pollution

A study conducted as part of the project „Raising Awareness about Climate Change and Energy Transition in Serbia” under SAFE Nature and Climate 2022-2025 revealed how aware young people are of the...

Limited Progress of the EU Towards Environmental Goals

The assessment by the European Environment Agency (EEA) provides an overview of progress in achieving the objectives set within the 8th Environment Action Programme (EAP), which serves as the framework for the...

How Air Pollution Affects Our Cognitive Abilities

A recent study by scientists from the University of Birmingham and the University of Manchester has revealed that even short-term exposure to high concentrations of air pollution particles (PM) can negatively impact...

Electric Wallpaper: An Innovation Changing the Way Homes Are Heated

Energy efficiency is being applied in numerous ways, from building insulation and LED lighting to high-energy-class electrical appliances. A company based in Romsey, Hampshire, has developed an innovative solution that could further...

World Wetlands Day – Wetlands Are More Important Than We Think

World Wetlands Day is observed on February 2, marking the anniversary of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, signed in 1971. Every year on this day, the importance of these ecosystems is highlighted....

Public Call for the Reclamation of a Non-Sanitary Landfill in Pirot – Plans for a Solar Power Plant Construction

The Regional Landfill Pirot has announced a public call for the development of a project for the remediation and reclamation of a former non-sanitary landfill in the city. The plan is to...

The Future of the Labor Market – Green Transition at the Heart of Global Changes

To meet the climate targets set for 2030, a green transformation of nearly all economic sectors is essential. This ambitious goal will not be achievable without a sufficient number of skilled workers...

Frozen Danger – Thawing Permafrost Releases Potentially Highly Dangerous Microbes

Global warming is causing numerous negative consequences for ecosystems, particularly affecting icy regions in the Northern Hemisphere. While melting ice caps destroy natural habitats for biodiversity in these areas, the thawing of...

Universal USB-C Chargers Reduce Electronic Waste in the EU

In October 2022, the Council of the European Union approved the EU Common Charger Directive. Following this decision, a transitional period was introduced, allowing manufacturers to adjust their designs. Two days ago, the...
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