Meet Cork – The Material of the 21st Century
The planet is rapidly changing, facing challenges such as climate change and the depletion of natural resources. We need solutions that balance economic growth and environmental protection. In the search for better alternatives, the outer bark of the cork oak…
A Mobile Game That Teaches Us About Sustainable Aquaculture and Marine Resource Conservation
Learning doesn’t always have to come from textbooks, nor does it need to be strict, systematic, or imposed. Sometimes the most meaningful lessons are absorbed when we least expect it – while relaxing, having fun, or simply spending time doing…
EU aims to end Russian energy imports, new dependence on U.S. gas raises concern
The European Commission presented a new strategy on May 6, 2025, aimed at completely ending imports of Russian energy by the end of 2027. The strategy outlines several key directions: A full halt to imports of Russian gas, oil, coal,…
Art Blooms – The Most Beautiful Front of the Environmental Fight
Art has become a powerful ally in raising awareness about nature conservation in a world increasingly facing environmental challenges. Valentina Talijan, a visual artist from Smederevska Palanka, has found a way to merge creativity and activism, creating a unique concept…
How to defuse the EU’s carbon tax time bomb
Energy costs and taxes are political dynamite, easily exploited by populist parties. And yet, the EU is set to introduce an economy-wide carbon price (ETS2) on transport and heating fuels in 2027. Carbon pricing for petrol and gas is not…
Local Governments Can Now Apply to Provide Citizens with Energy Efficiency Subsidies
Local self-governments and city municipalities can apply from today until May 23 to the Public Call and join this year’s program for subsidizing energy efficiency measures in households. Dubravka Đedović Handanović, Minister of Mining and Energy, emphasized that starting this…
A Programme That Changes Lives
When the first initiatives within the PRO – Local Governance for People and Nature programme were launched two years ago, it was clear that its impact would be far-reaching. This ambitious programme, jointly implemented by United Nations agencies – UNOPS,…