EU issues two guides to considering environment in renewable energy projects
May 16, 2018
The European Commission has issued two guidance documents on how energy transmission infrastructure and hydropower can be made to operate in accordance with the requirements of the Habitats and Birds Directives. Source: EU issues two guides to consider
Is groene energie de nieuwe melkkoe van Albanië? Of steekt de Albanese bevolking een stokje voor de plannen van de regering?
May 14, 2018
Wordt Albanië hofleverancier van groene energie als het land toetreedt tot de EU? De regering ruikt geld. Maar het verzet groeit. Handen af van Europa’s laatste ‘wilde rivier’. Source: Is groene energie de nieuwe melkkoe van Albanië? Of steekt de Alban
Low-carbon transition as it should be: three steps for the EBRD to have fewer headaches with hydropower projects
May 10, 2018
While it is positive that banks want to finance the much-needed transition away from coal towards renewable energy in the Balkans, it is crucial to ensure that the cure is not worse than the disease. Most of the projects planned in the Balkans are smal
A Balkan Dam Boom Imperils Europe’s Wildest Rivers
May 8, 2018
The Balkan Peninsula, one of Europe’s most undeveloped regions, is facing a wave of thousands of hydroelectric projects that would block pristine, free-flowing rivers and cause major environmental damage. Local residents and conservationists are fighti
Žene iz Kruščice pokrenule debatu o zaštiti rijeka na Balkanu
May 7, 2018
Njemački mediji pišu o “hrabrim ženama iz Kruščice” koje su se sačuvale potok i inicirale debatu o eksploataciji rijeka na Balkanu. “Tageszeitung” je objavio zanimljivu reportažu o izbjeglicama koje se slijevaju u BiH. Source: Žene iz Kruščice pokrenul
Casi 3.000 presas para los últimos ríos vírgenes de Europa
May 7, 2018
Un documental alerta de que miles de proyectos hidroeléctricos amenazan la biodiversidad entre Albania y Bosnia-Herzegovina Source: Casi 3.000 presas para los últimos ríos vírgenes de Europa
Bedrohung für die letzten Wildflüsse Europas
May 6, 2018
Die Staaten auf dem Balkan planen, 3000 kleine Wasserkraftwerke zu bauen. Die Projekte würden unvergleichliche Ökosysteme zerstören – und sind für die Energieversorgung der Länder weitgehend nutzlos. Source: Bedrohung für die letzten Wildflüsse Europas
Green dams ‘hit’ West Balkans biodiversity, locals’ water supply
May 1, 2018
Lauded as green and environmentally friendly, small-scale hydropower dams are dotted around the West Balkans. But local communities say the impact is disastrous. Source: Green dams ‘hit’ West Balkans biodiversity, locals’ water supply
‘Tsunami’ of hydropower dam building threatens Europe’s last wild rivers – campaigners
April 29, 2018
Critics say hydropower plants threaten animal life and people’s access to water Source: ‘Tsunami’ of hydropower dam building threatens Europe’s last wild rivers – campaigners
Bankwatch: 82 HPP Projects Financed by Banks in SEE
March 16, 2018
Multilateral development banks have supported no fewer than 82 hydropower projects across South East Europe (SEE), including in protected areas, shows a study published by the CEE Bankwatch Network. Source: Bankwatch: 82 HPP Projects Financed by Banks
