Publications
Energy Week Western Balkans 2025: Turning Ambition into Action
The conversations at Energy Week Western Balkans 2025 went far beyond policy talk. They tackled how to turn climate ambition into action. From grid modernisation to industrial decarbonisation, the event captured the region’s struggle and readiness to change. Montenegro’s coast became a stage for tough questions, bold ideas, and new partnerships shaping Southeast Europe’s energy transition.
Read MoreEnergy Week Western Balkans 2025: Turning Ambition into ActionSustainable Development and Climate Challenges: The Crucial Role of C:N:P Stoichiometric Ratios for Effective Ecosystem Management
Climate change threatens the balance of Earth’s biogeochemical cycles. The stoichiometric ratios of carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus (C:N:P) shape ecosystem resilience, carbon sequestration, and nutrient flows. Human activities, such as intensive farming and the use of fossil fuels, distort these ratios, accelerating greenhouse gas emissions and soil degradation. Integrating stoichiometric principles into climate and land-use policies can strengthen ecosystem services, biodiversity, and long-term sustainability.
Read MoreSustainable Development and Climate Challenges: The Crucial Role of C:N:P Stoichiometric Ratios for Effective Ecosystem ManagementBuilding the Invisible Backbone of Smarter Cities: interview with Anatoly Zimin
The future of urban technology, Anatoly Zimin reasons, is not about more dashboards or data,but about systems that quietly keep cities running. As the founder of GreenMesh, he develops IoT and AI solutions that connect diverse devices and infrastructures into…
The future of urban mobility: Innovations reshaping our cities
Urban transport is at a turning point. From autonomous pods and vertical mobility to integrated smart city solutions, the future of urban mobility promises cleaner, faster, and more flexible travel. Discover how global innovators are reshaping cities to make transportation sustainable and human-centred
Read MoreThe future of urban mobility: Innovations reshaping our citiesSustainability Summit Africa 2025: Charting the Path to a Green Transition
The 5th Sustainability Summit Africa, held on 16–17 September 2025 in Johannesburg, brought together leaders and experts to shape the continent’s inclusive green transition. Discussions highlighted Africa’s vast renewable energy potential, the urgency of climate resilience, and the critical role of innovative financing for sustainable growth.
Read MoreSustainability Summit Africa 2025: Charting the Path to a Green TransitionGIS in Serbia: A Policy Tool for Smart Cities and Sustainable Development
GIS in Serbia is becoming a crucial tool for sustainable urban planning and evidence-based governance. By integrating spatial data, policymakers can monitor environmental quality, improve resource allocation, and enhance transparency. Case studies from Pančevo, Belgrade, and Novi Sad show how GIS supports pollution management, citizen participation, and energy transition. With proper investment in data infrastructure and skills, Serbian cities can align with European sustainability goals while ensuring healthier communities.
Read MoreGIS in Serbia: A Policy Tool for Smart Cities and Sustainable DevelopmentTrees-as-Infrastructure: How Urban Nature Builds Cool, Green and Resilient Cities
Trees-as-Infrastructure is redefining how cities integrate nature into urban planning. By treating trees as critical infrastructure, this approach enhances climate resilience, reduces heat and flooding risks, and improves community well-being. The methodology, tested in Stuttgart, offers a scalable model for greener, healthier, and more sustainable cities worldwide.
Read MoreTrees-as-Infrastructure: How Urban Nature Builds Cool, Green and Resilient CitiesAI in Smart Cities: How Artificial Intelligence Transforms Urban Life
Artificial intelligence is transforming smart cities by optimizing mobility, energy, safety, and citizen services. From digital twins to predictive analytics, AI in smart cities enables more adaptive and sustainable urban systems. Yet its success depends on addressing challenges and ethical considerations to build trust and accountability.
Read MoreAI in Smart Cities: How Artificial Intelligence Transforms Urban LifeNew Rules Reshape Serbia Pellet Market and Quality Standards
The article explores how new rules are reshaping the Serbia pellet market, setting unified standards for quality, safety, and transparency. Only top-quality A1 and A2 wood pellets are now allowed on the market, while B-class products are banned. The regulation is expected to strengthen local producers, improve competitiveness, and support the transition to sustainable heating solutions.
Read MoreNew Rules Reshape Serbia Pellet Market and Quality StandardsCross-Border Smart City Ecosystem: How Helsinki and Tallinn Built a Shared Future
Helsinki and Tallinn joined forces to build a cross-border smart city ecosystem that bridges innovation and sustainability. Through the EU-funded FinEst Twins project, the cities piloted real-world solutions for clean energy, data, mobility, and healthcare. This model shows how collaboration across borders can scale urban resilience and improve quality of life worldwide.
Read MoreCross-Border Smart City Ecosystem: How Helsinki and Tallinn Built a Shared Future