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

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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.
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When Warmth Becomes a Trap: The Hidden Costs of Winter Urban Heat Islands

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Winter urban heat islands are often seen as a seasonal advantage, making cities slightly warmer during cold months. However, growing evidence shows they can worsen air pollution, accelerate infrastructure damage, and create hidden public health risks. This article explores real-world case studies and explains why winter UHIs are becoming a critical issue for sustainable and smart cities.
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Europe’s Wildfire Crisis: Why Firefighting Alone No Longer Works

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Europe is entering a new era of wildfire risk, where fires are no longer rare disasters but a structural feature of a changing climate. Based on the latest European Forest Institute analysis, the article explains why relying on firefighting alone is no longer enough and why integrated fаire management is becoming central to EU policy and resilience.
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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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New York Moves Toward an All-Electric Buildings Law Amid Court Battles and Grid Concerns

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New York is moving toward an all-electric buildings law that could end gas-powered systems in new construction. The proposal has sparked legal challenges and concerns over costs and grid readiness. The outcome may influence building electrification policies far beyond the state.
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From Waste to Wealth: School Composting Projects as a Path to Healthy Soil and Ecological Awareness

School Composting Projects
This article examines how school composting projects can address organic waste challenges while enhancing soil health and promoting environmental literacy. Based on an EU-funded citizen science initiative in Serbia, it shows how schools can become living laboratories for sustainability. The project demonstrates how education, science, and circular practices can work together at the local level.
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Air Pollution in Serbian Cities: Sources, Health Risks, and Ways to Improve Urban Air Quality

Air Pollution in Serbian Cities
This article examines air pollution in Serbian cities with a focus on changes in pollutant composition, dominant emission sources, and associated health risks. Using examples from major urban centers, it highlights how particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and ground-level ozone interact to create complex urban air pollution patterns. The paper also outlines policy-relevant pathways for restoring urban air quality through energy transition, sustainable transport, and integrated environmental monitoring.
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The New Energy Frontline:Energy Resilience in Central and Eastern Europe (II).

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The second part of the article examines how cities shape energy resilience in Central and Eastern Europe, from managing rising demand to addressing energy poverty. It explores what local governments need — in policy, funding, and coordination — to turn urban energy systems into pillars of regional security.
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