Goran Petrović

Goran Petrović

Belgrade Green Hydrogen Conference: Between Ambition and Practical Constraints

Belgrade Green Hydrogen Conference
The Third Belgrade Green Hydrogen Conference brought together policymakers, utilities, industry, and investors to assess the role of hydrogen in the region’s energy transition. Discussions highlighted the gap between strategic ambition and market reality, with a focus on costs, infrastructure, and project bankability. Particular attention was given to regional constraints and the need for flexible solutions to support renewable energy integration.

Europe Sustainable Development Report 2026: Progress, Gaps and the Regional Divide

a European city
The Europe Sustainable Development Report 2026 provides a new snapshot of how European countries are progressing toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals. While Northern Europe continues to lead the SDG Index, significant regional gaps remain, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe and the Western Balkans. This brief review highlights the report’s key findings and explores what they mean for the European sustainability transition and the growing role of cities in implementing it.

Smart Cities Need Systems, Not Just Technology: Lessons from “Smart Engineering for Urban Development”

The Smart Engineering for Urban Development conference
The Smart Engineering for Urban Development conference in Belgrade brought together experts from Serbia and Nordic countries to discuss how Western Balkan cities can move beyond isolated smart city projects toward systemic urban transformation. The discussions highlighted that sustainable and smart urban development depends not only on technology, but on governance, planning, financing and cross-sector cooperation.

Sarajevo Energy Forum 2026: Practical Conversations on the Region’s Energy Transition

Sarajevo Energy Forum 2026
Sarajevo Energy Forum 2026 brought together energy sector leaders, policymakers, and companies to discuss renewable energy investment, market reform, and energy transition in the Western Balkans. The forum addressed grid modernization, digitalization, energy security, and EU climate alignment challenges shaping the region’s energy future
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