Tag: climate change

Green Financing: Erste Bank as a Leader in Sustainable Investments and Energy Efficiency Support

By investing in more than 70 green projects so far, Erste Bank has significantly contributed to the reduction of harmful gas emissions, the increase of electricity production from renewable sources and the...

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...

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...

COP29: Key Climate Negotiations Begin in Baku

The United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP29, begins today in Azerbaijan's capital, Baku, and will run until November 22. Undoubtedly the most significant event shaping the future of the global...

A New Guide Reveals the Benefits of Agrisolar for Farmers

To enable additional benefits for agriculture and the energy sector, SolarPower Europe has published a guide on agrisolar, showing through examples how farmers and landowners can benefit from implementing agrisolar projects on...

Citizen Participation in the Energy Transition: Towards a Fair and Inclusive Society

Climate change affects everyone on the planet, but those most vulnerable are often the least responsible for causing it. These vulnerable and marginalized groups, including the economically and socially disadvantaged, usually lack...

Sweden Closes the Baltic Sea to Offshore Wind Farms – 13 Projects Cancelled

The Swedish government recently canceled 13 offshore wind farm projects, citing military concerns as the reason. This decision has shaken the energy sector, particularly due to the closure of a large part...

EBRD and EU Launch SME Go Green Programme in Serbia

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union (EU) are stepping up their support for green economy investments in Serbia. The EBRD, with the support of the EU, is...

UN: Climate Change Leads to Glacier Retreat in the Caucasus

Climate change has left serious consequences in six Caucasus countries, causing glacier retreat and reduction in river flows, according to a new report from the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) published ahead...

EU: Revenues from Emissions Trading Invested in Green Projects

The European Commission has selected 85 innovative projects aimed at achieving net-zero emissions, which will receive 4.8 billion euros in grants from the Innovation Fund. This is the largest call since the...

Water Lettuce Arrives in Lake Palić – An Unusual Visitor Sparks Attention and Concern

I think you’ll agree that a beautifully arranged aquarium – clean, subtly lit, and filled with exotic fish – is one of the loveliest sights in any interior space. I remember, as...

European Universities Launch Training for Future Doctors on the Impact of Climate Change on Health

Climate change brings about the need for numerous societal changes. Therefore, across Europe, twenty-five universities have launched a network aiming to educate over 10,000 medical students with the knowledge and skills necessary...

How to Improve the State of European Waters

Like other environmental sectors, water bodies are facing ecological challenges such as pollution, climate change, unsustainable freshwater management, and habitat degradation. The European Environment Agency (EEA) has published an assessment of the...

The Paradox of Electric Vehicle Owners – Environmental Awareness and a Larger Carbon Footprint

As the world turns to electric vehicles to cut greenhouse gas emissions, a finnish study reveals a surprising paradox: EV owners fave a larger carbon footprint than the average consumer. How is...

Geopolitical tensions are laying bare fragilities in the global energy system

Regional conflicts and geopolitical strains are highlighting significant fragilities in today’s global energy system, making clear the need for stronger policies and greater investments to accelerate and expand the transition to cleaner...

Geothermal Energy: The Future of Hungary’s Green Economy

For years, Hungary has ranked among the leading countries in Europe when it comes to the direct use of geothermal energy, with plans for significant expansion by 2030. Moreover, according to the...

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