Western Balkans gets second chance at just transition: Can new support platform deliver?
July 15, 2026
For coal-dependent communities in the Western Balkans, the launch of the JET Balkans project marks a welcome end to more than two years without a dedicated regional support platform. But with political commitment, funding and transparency still in short supply, local authorities and civil society are wondering whether the initiative can turn planning into meaningful implementation, or whether it will repeat the shortcomings that have slowed just transition efforts across the region.
Western Balkans coal plants continue to breach pollution limits despite legal deadlines, report says
July 8, 2026
Coal-fired power plants across the Western Balkans emitted sulphur dioxide at more than six times legal limits in 2025, with dust pollution reaching its worst level since current emissions rules came into force eight years ago.
A well-designed national energy efficiency fund in North Macedonia will enable long-term energy savings in the residential and public sectors
December 20, 2024
National energy efficiency funds are widely recognised as a highly effective mechanism for boosting investment across all sectors. However, their success depends on careful design and implementation.
Western Balkans: coal pollution increases due to government failures – new report
September 17, 2024
In 2023, Western Balkan governments’ dereliction of their law enforcement duties again allowed an increase in sulphur dioxide (SO2) pollution from the region’s antiquated coal power plants, according to the sixth edition of Bankwatch’s Comply or Close report, published today (1). Dust and nitrogen oxides (NOx) pollution from coal plants also continued to exceed legal limits.
The Western Balkans residential Green Economy Financing Facility: Results so far and recommendations for further action
January 31, 2024
This briefing assesses the effectiveness of the energy efficiency credit lines for households financed through the Green Economy Financing Facility, in terms of environmental sustainability and attractiveness for users in all six Western Balkan countries.
China’s Unexpected Impact on the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans
August 15, 2023
As the Western Balkans countries grapple with the difficulties of the green transition, China presents both challenges and opportunities in …
Мета факт: ТЕЦ „Неготино“ не проработе на природен гас, од Владата прстот го вперуваат во енергетската криза
August 15, 2023
Владиното ветување од Програмата за работа за периодот 2022-2024 година за трансформација и прилагодување на ТЕЦ „Неготино“ на работа на …
The Western Balkans and the green transition: a long road / Bosnia and Herzegovina / Areas / Home
July 16, 2023
To access the European Union, the Western Balkans must align their legislation with that of the Community, including the reduction of …
Kovačević: Crna Gora nije dobila finansijsku podršku za investicione planove od EK jer su zastarjeli
July 10, 2023
Prioritet treba dati projektima koji podstiču energetsku efikasnost (Foto: AKIRA_PHOTO/shutterstock.com) Projekti koje je Vlada Crne Gore …
Thermal Power Plants are poisoning the Inhabitants of BiH: Responsibility, what is it?
July 2, 2023
Coal-fired thermal power plants in the Western Balkans polluted the air more last year than in 2021. Almost six times more than the …
