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Elena Meleshkina

Elena Meleshkina

  • Joined: October 6, 2024
  • Articles: 74

Green Lending Pays Off for BRICS Banks, Study Finds

A new study published in China Finance Review International reveals that BRICS banks—including those in Russia—benefit financially when backing sustainable and tech-savvy borrowers. Analyzing data from 2015 to 2023, researchers found that banks extending loans to companies with strong ESG…

Air Quality in the Balkan Capitals: Confronting the Urban Sustainability Challenge

Air Quality in Balkan Capitals
Air quality in the Balkan capitals remains a defining challenge for the region’s urban sustainability goals. This article explores how pollution, carbon emissions, and weak governance are constraining progress in Western Balkan cities. Despite lower per capita emissions, cities struggle to decarbonize due to fossil fuel dependence and outdated heating and transport systems. Public health impacts are severe, yet policy responses remain fragmented. The piece concludes by calling for a strategic shift from declarations to action to secure a sustainable urban future.
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