Category: Thematic Issues

One of the top environmental and climate news: Green energy growth keeps 1.5°C chances alive! According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the world’s chances of limiting global warming to 1.5°C have been boosted by record growth in clean energy. Solar power capacity and sales of electric cars are growing at unprecedented levels – a… Continue reading Global warming can be kept below 1.5°C thanks to increased green energy

Road transport is one of the biggest sources of pollution, thus contributing to poor air quality, climate change and noise. According to the latest study done by the digital agency “Hedges Company” for the year 2022, it has been determined that there are about 1.446 billion vehicles on Earth in 2022. How old are cars… Continue reading Quiz 5

The residential sector is the largest energy consumer in Kosovo (40%), which means that it is also the sector with the highest potential for energy savings.The implementation of energy efficiency programs brings many benefits, including reducing energy consumption, improving air quality, reducing energy imports, preserving forests, reducing government spending on electricity, improving the well-being of… Continue reading Energy intensity in Kosovo is among the highest in Europe

Let us understand the importance of these standards and the role they play in shaping a sustainable future for our country. Biodiversity protection: The EU emphasizes biodiversity conservation, encouraging the conservation of ecosystems, flora and fauna. Climate Action: The EU obliges the state to mitigate climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Water management: Proper… Continue reading EU Environmental Protection Standards: A Path to Kosovo’s EU Integration!

The analysis also advises the increase of the staff in the institutions in order for the processes to be examined more quickly. Moreover, it is recommended that one or two members of civil society be involved in this process in order to increase transparency and accountability. The exact determination of the date of the meeting… Continue reading Civil societies with criticism of institutions for granting permits in Kosovo

These ideas were prefigured for the city of Pristina, but their application is possible in any city and public. This suggestion places plants on the facades of buildings in order to increase green spaces and save energy. These green spaces, in addition to producing oxygen and purifying the air, also contribute to the thermal insulation… Continue reading UNDP in Kosovo with advice on improving air quality in Pristina

● Old Woman’s Stone ● Bukoshi oak ● Arnen Peak ● Rapi i Marashi, Prizren ● Azem Galica cave ● Gadima cave ● Great Gorge Cave ● Caves of Kosovo ● Oak trunk in Prelloc ● Drini Bardhë waterfall ● Mirusha waterfalls Source: Wikipedia

The “NaturKosovo” project helps in the development and promotion of the “Via Dinarica” hiking trails in the territory of the “Bješkët e Nemuna” National Park. The project for hiking trails “Via Dinarica” will affect the development of the tourism sector along the stretch of the trail in the territory of the National Park “Bješkët e… Continue reading “NaturKosovo” within the hiking trails “Via Dinarica”

During the Kosovo Sustainable Development Week, an extraordinary event was dedicated to shaping a greener future for Kosovo. During the closing ceremony, awards were given for the ‘Green Journalism Competition’ honoring the contribution of journalists in raising awareness of environmental issues and promoting sustainable practices. Ud. the director and member of the board at #BGF,… Continue reading Race for green journalism

Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Such shifts can be natural, due to changes in the sun’s activity or large volcanic eruptions. But since the 1800s, human activities have been the main driver of climate change, primarily due to the burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas. Burning fossil… Continue reading Climate change as a global emergency