When Promises Become Reality – Deforestation Rate Declines in Brazil
Governments of many countries set ambitious goals and make grand promises. The shaky trust we have in them often stems from many failures to fulfill those promises. As someone who deals with such topics daily, I frequently come across headlines…
COP29: Climate Financing Set as a Priority
The United Nations Climate Change Conference 2024 (COP29) opened on November 11 in the capital of Azerbaijan, Baku, and will last until November 22. On the first day of the Conference, the COP29 Green Zone was opened to visitors. It…
What Changes in the Energy Law Bring for the Renewable Energy Sector
The draft amendments to Serbia’s Energy Law introduce significant changes regarding the connection of power plants to the distribution system, especially for plants utilizing renewable energy sources. It is prescribed that the connection procedure begins with the submission of a…
Furniture and Wood – The Driving Force of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Wood Industry
The Furniture and Wood (Namještaj i Drvo) Wood Cluster Association from Sarajevo is a key organization that brings together around 80 companies from the wood industry and furniture manufacturing sectors, as well as research and educational institutions across Bosnia and…
Proposed Law on Amendments to the Energy Law: What Changes are Being Introduced?
Since the Energy Community Treaty came into effect in 2006, an agreement between the European Community, Serbia, and other regional countries, Serbia has been obligated to align its national legislation in the energy sector with the European Union’s legal standards.…
Successfully Lowered Rotor in the Bajina Bašta Reversible Hydropower Plant
The revitalization of the first unit of the Bajina Bašta reversible hydropower plant represents a crucial investment for “Elektroprivreda Srbije.” The project is in its final stages following the successful lowering of the 450-ton rotor into the generator stator. This…
Tree Planting in the Arctic Could Accelerate Global Warming, Scientists Warn
Tree planting is widely promoted as a cost-effective way to reduce global warming due to trees’ ability to store large amounts of carbon from the atmosphere. However, an international group of scientists argues that planting trees in northern regions may…