Sustainable Balkans
Energy Week Western Balkans 2026: From Renewable Ambitions to Real Projects
Energy Week Western Balkans 2026 brought together regional policymakers, investors and energy companies to discuss the practical challenges of renewable energy development. The discussions pointed to progress on new projects, but also to the growing importance of grid capacity, energy storage, financing and regional electricity market integration.
Read MoreEnergy Week Western Balkans 2026: From Renewable Ambitions to Real ProjectsAI Data Centre Infrastructure: How AI Is Redrawing Europe’s Digital Map
AI is changing Europe’s data centre geography as access to power, grid capacity and scalable land becomes increasingly important for new projects. Southeast Europe is emerging as one of the regions where these infrastructure conditions are beginning to converge.
Read MoreAI Data Centre Infrastructure: How AI Is Redrawing Europe’s Digital MapThe Missing 100 MW: Why Balkan Grid Readiness Is Becoming an Investment Bottleneck
For a new data centre or industrial project, having enough electricity in the national power system is only the beginning. New Polis examines whether Balkan grids can deliver 100 MW where it is needed, how transparency affects investment decisions, and why flexibility is becoming the next test.
Read MoreThe Missing 100 MW: Why Balkan Grid Readiness Is Becoming an Investment BottleneckWildfire Risk in Europe: What the 2026 Fire Season Is Really Costing
Europe’s 2026 wildfire season shows how heat, drought and extreme weather are reshaping wildfire risk across the continent. From Spain and France to the Balkans, the growing costs point to an urgent need for fire-resilient landscapes and stronger prevention
Read MoreWildfire Risk in Europe: What the 2026 Fire Season Is Really CostingCycling Infrastructure in the Western Balkans: Why Streets Must Work for People, Not Cars
Cycling is increasingly recognised as one of the most effective investments in sustainable urban mobility, yet cities across the Western Balkans continue to struggle with car dependency and limited cycling infrastructure. In this interview, one of Serbia’s leading cycling advocates discusses the progress being made, the political and cultural barriers that remain, and why cycling infrastructure in the Western Balkans is essential for healthier, more liveable and more resilient cities.
Read MoreCycling Infrastructure in the Western Balkans: Why Streets Must Work for People, Not CarsMacedonian Energy Forum 2026: Connecting Climate Ambition with Regional Energy Transition
Macedonian Energy Forum 2026 brought together policymakers, international organisations, investors and energy experts to discuss energy transition and climate resilience in Southeast Europe. The forum highlighted the growing importance of regional cooperation, infrastructure investment and practical implementation on the Road to COP31.
Read MoreMacedonian Energy Forum 2026: Connecting Climate Ambition with Regional Energy TransitionArchyEnergy 2026: Architecture Between Sustainability, Technology, and Long-Term Value in Novi Sad
ArchyEnergy 2026 brought together architects, investors, manufacturers, and sustainability experts in Novi Sad to discuss energy-efficient construction, long-term building performance, and the future of regional architecture. The conference highlighted how sustainable architecture increasingly depends not only on advanced technologies but also on durability, adaptability, and interdisciplinary cooperation between design, industry, and urban development stakeholders.
Read MoreArchyEnergy 2026: Architecture Between Sustainability, Technology, and Long-Term Value in Novi SadBelgrade Energy Forum 2026: Energy Transition Under Pressure
Belgrade Energy Forum 2026 in Belgrade brought together policymakers, companies and energy experts to discuss security, CBAM, infrastructure and the challenges facing Southeast Europe’s energy transition. The discussions highlighted the growing importance of regional projects and cross-border cooperation in a period of geopolitical instability and market uncertainty.
Read MoreBelgrade Energy Forum 2026: Energy Transition Under PressureInterview with Predrag Rađen: Rethinking Sustainable Architecture and Energy Efficiency
Predrag Rađen, founder of ArchyEnergy, discusses the growing role of sustainable architecture and energy efficiency in the Western Balkans. In this interview, he reflects on regional construction trends, industry challenges, and the evolving role of platforms like ArchyEnergy 2026 in shaping more sustainable building practices.
Read MoreInterview with Predrag Rađen: Rethinking Sustainable Architecture and Energy EfficiencyAdria Future Summit 2026: From Vision to Execution
Adria Future Summit 2026, held in Porto Montenegro, Tivat, is convened by Sustineri Partners in partnership with the Government of Montenegro and under the auspices of the President of Montenegro. The event brought together around 1,200 participants from four continents.…