If all the citizens of Belgrade, as their Mayor, walked every day, used public transport more, and planted some trees when the opportunity arises, perhaps our capital would already be a bit...

The consequences of climate change and global warming are becoming more pronounced in urban areas, and the problem is even greater due to the fact the cities, to a large extent, generate...

Ozone-depleting substances, or ODS, have posed a serious threat to the Earth's fragile ozone layer. To mitigate the hazardous influence, in 1989, a universal agreement known as the Montreal Protocol on Substances...

Land and soil underpin life on our planet. The way we currently use these vital and finite resources in Europe is not sustainable. Human activities — growing cities and infrastructure networks, intensive...

They have been dubbed the “Miracle Games”. After the original host country withdrew, many were wondering if there would be a 16th iteration of the Pacific Games at all in 2019. Replacement host...

To become a full member of the European Union one day, Serbia needs to harmonise its legislation with acquis of this group of countries. One of the fields that we need to...

A new €100 million (£88m) clean energy investment fund has been launched by a fund led by Bill Gates, the European Commission and European Investment Bank (EIB).Initially announced in October last year,...

The World Bank has launched what is claimed to be the first ever fund dedicated to making mining for the low carbon energy transition “climate-smart” and sustainable.The Climate-Smart Mining Facility, targeting a...

It will enable the retrofitting of diesel buses used for public transport in around 90 municipalities.The European Commission has approved Germany’s plans to provide €107 million (£95m) of public funds for greener buses. The scheme...

It was set up to respond to climate change by investing in low-emission and climate-resilient developmentA UN-backed fund has pledged to invest more than $1 billion (£0.77bn) in climate mitigationprojects in developing countries. The...

Clean cars, vans and taxis in the UK could be given green number plates under new government plans to promote awareness of ultra-low emission vehicles.It is seeking views on providing the “badge...

The country of well-being, the oldest monarchy in Europe and the country with the happiest inhabitants, the birthplace of LEGO bricks, “hygge” lifestyle and famous fairy-tale writer Hans Christian Andersen – we...

CIE Automotive will invest the money in its plants in seven countries A global supplier for the car industry has been granted €80 million (£71m) to develop innovative technologies that ensure more efficient...

We’ve all heard of eating our vegetables, but what about building with them? A new study by Lancaster University‘s B-SMART program will examine the effects of incorporating root vegetables – yes, vegetables...

Kladovo municipality is one of the four municipalities in the Bor district, with enormous cultural and historical heritage and natural resources. Kladovo has used its potential to attract tourists and investors in...

Plans to deliver a “green corridor” with seven million new trees and shrubs alongside the High Speed Two (HS2) railway line have been set out.The Phase One route, which covers 216km from...