Elena Meleshkina

A new commentary published in Nature argues that the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C global warming target may no longer be the most effective benchmark for tracking climate progress. The discussion follows earlier remarks by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, who acknowledged in…

According to a recently published report by BloombergNEF, global investment in the energy transition rose by 8% in 2025, reaching a new record of $2.3 trillion. Around $1.2 trillion of this total was directed toward renewable energy and power grids,…

On 26 January, the world marks the International Day of Clean Energy — a reminder of how central affordable, reliable and sustainable power is to modern life. The UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7) aims to ensure access to…

Nominations are now officially open for the Sustainable Adria Awards 2026, a leading regional recognition program celebrating individuals, companies, and initiatives with measurable contributions to sustainable development across the Adria region. The awards will be presented as part of the…

Employment in the renewable energy sector continued to expand last years, according to the latest Renewable Energy and Jobs: Annual Review 2025, published by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in cooperation with the International Labour Organization (ILO). The report…

The European Commission has officially launched the application process for the 2028 European Green Capital and European Green Leaf Awards, recognising cities that demonstrate leadership in environmental sustainability and quality of urban life. Applications open on 8 December 2025 and…

Serbia has approved two new climate-related taxes: a Greenhouse Gas Emissions Tax and a Carbon-Intensive Product Imports Tax, each set at EUR 4 per tonne of CO₂ equivalent, entering into force on 1 January. The measures are designed to mirror…