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Beyond Megawatts: Grid Readiness and Energy Competitiveness in the Balkans

Beyond Megawatts examines how generation, grid capacity and flexibility shape the ability of eight Balkan electricity systems to accommodate new energy-intensive investment. It looks beyond installed capacity to ask a more practical question: how much power can a new investor actually access, where, on what terms and within what timeframe?
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Urban Light Pollution: How Cities Can Balance Safety, Nature and the Night Sky

Artificial light at night supports urban safety and mobility, yet excessive and poorly designed lighting affects ecosystems, sleep, energy use and the visibility of the night sky. This article examines the pace of light pollution, its consequences in Europe, and three possible approaches to designing safer and more sustainable urban lighting.
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The Environmental Impact of AI: Energy, Water and Land Behind the Digital Boom

Aerial view of a large data center campus beside a low-flow river, surrounded by power infrastructure and heat-stressed vegetation.
AI may seem weightless and digital, but its rapid expansion depends on increasingly resource-intensive infrastructure. Drawing on new research from UNU-INWEH and the IEA, this article looks beyond carbon emissions to explore how the AI boom is reshaping demand for energy, water and land, and why these pressures are becoming an issue for infrastructure planning.
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Low River Levels and Urban Resilience: Europe’s Hidden Infrastructure Risk

Record-low Danube water levels expose sandbanks near a riverside power plant during the 2026 European heatwave, illustrating the link between river infrastructure and urban resilience.
Europe's record-low river levels in the summer of 2026 disrupted far more than navigation, affecting power generation, transport, tourism and industrial supply chains. The events reveal why rivers should be viewed not only as natural landscapes but also as critical infrastructure essential to urban resilience.
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UN SDG Report 2026: Progress Continues, but the Window for Delivery Is Closing

UN SDG Report 2026: Progress Continues
The UN SDG Report 2026 presents a balanced assessment of global progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals, highlighting significant achievements alongside growing implementation challenges. The report argues that financing, institutional capacity and trustworthy data have become the decisive factors for delivering the 2030 Agenda.
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Libraries and Sustainable Development: How Libraries Support the Sustainable Development Goals

Modern public library interior illustrating how libraries support sustainable development through inclusive learning spaces, community engagement, and equal access to knowledge.
Modern libraries have evolved far beyond their traditional role, becoming essential institutions that support education, digital inclusion, AI literacy, and community resilience. This article explores how libraries contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals through lifelong learning, equitable access to information, and partnerships that strengthen sustainable development.
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