The European Investment Bank (EIB), the climate bank of European Union, will provide a €300 000 grant to Elektroprivreda Bosne i Hercegovine to conduct an environmental assessment of the Vlašić site of a new windfarm. This technical assistance will facilitate the construction of a 50 MW windfarm in the Travnik region, which will
READ MOREThe Bosnian Herzegovinian Committee aims to promote sustainable energy development in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as a part of the World Energy Council''s energy vision. As a member of the World Energy Council network, the organization is committed to representing the Bosnian Herzegovinian perspective within national, regional and global energy
READ MOREThe energy sector of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) is in a demanding process of transformation from being a traditional, predominantly fossil fuels sector to a renewable
READ MOREDamir Miljević, Member of Managing Board at the RESET Sustainable Energy Transition Center started the webinar with some hard facts – about 13.6 million tons of coal is produced in BiH annually and the share of coal-fired electricity in total annual production is about 60-72 %. In addition, more than 50% of produced heat is based on coal.
READ MOREBosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) joined the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) in 2023, endorsing the CCAC''s 2030 Strategy to deliver significant reductions in short-lived climate pollutants over the next decade to hold warming to 1.5˚C. The country has requested support from the CCAC for national planning and mitigation actions, with its
READ MOREThis Renewables Readiness Assessment aims to support Bosnia and Herzegovina on its path towards integrating a higher share of renewable energy, and diversifying its national
READ MORELaunched on the sidelines of the "Sarajevo Energy and Climate Week", the report outlines targeted actions to attract significant investments and accelerate the
READ MOREWe welcome the submission of the updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to the UN Climate Change Secretariat, published on the 20th April 2021, as a significant milestone for Bosnia and Herzegovina under the Paris Agreement. In February, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres underscored that 2021 is a ''make or break
READ MOREBosnia and Herzegovina: Many of us want an overview of how much energy our country consumes, where it comes from, and if we''re making progress on decarbonizing
READ MOREBosnia and Herzegovina has the potential to exploit significant solar, wind and other renewable energy sources at a time when these technologies are more accessible and
READ MOREenergy mix remains the top Action Priority in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Although official energy balance for 2020 is still not published, it is expected that BiH will achieve its 2020 target of 40% renewable energy source (RES) in total final energy
READ MORENihad Harbas is an independent renewable energy expert based in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. He is also CEO of nlogic advisory. As a man of facts and figures, he looks at the
READ MORE08/16/2022. Experts say Bosnia and Herzegovina could be a regional leader in clean energy production. But corruption, the mighty coal industry and cumbersome bureaucracy are frustrating efforts to
READ MOREBosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) has made significant development progress over the past two decades. To continue on this path of growth, the country
READ MOREThe aim of this dossier is to provide insight into the political work of the Heinrich Böll Foundation in the field of green transformations in BiH, Albania and Northern Macedonia. Through a selection of texts and analyzes, we will try to present some of the most important elements of the European Green Deal, and in this context the challenges
READ MOREThe parliament of Bosnia and Herzegovina adopted in August 2023 the Law on the Ombudsman, the Law on Access to Information, the Law on Foreigners and the Law on Wines, while another important piece of legislation, the Law on High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council, was adopted in September. These laws are in line with some of the
READ MOREThe European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union (EU) are stepping up support for Bosnia and Herzegovina by providing a €6 million financial package to help it improve the energy efficiency of its public buildings. The package includes a €4.5 million EBRD loan and a €1 million investment grant from
READ MOREFebruary 9, 2023. Share. ''Taking Action on Energy Transition in Bosnia and Herzegovina'' conference gathered today representatives of the authorities, experts from the public and private sectors, as well as international representatives and representatives of civil society who will consider how 2023 can be a year of action in the direction
READ MOREBosnia and Herzegovina has not yet adopted the final version of the National Energy Climate Plan, although the deadline was set by the end of last year. In practice, this means that energy transition measures are implemented unsystematically and without clear deadlines, especially when it comes to phasing out coal, one of the
READ MOREUnder the EIB''s ambitions as the EU climate bank, the grant will help accelerate the green transition and decarbonisation of local and Western Balkan
READ MOREBosnia and Herzegovina is moving towards large-scale hydroelectricity plants as it moves away from dirty coal. But how will these plans affect people on a local
READ MOREThe EU has made significant resources available for Bosnia and Herzegovina to speed up and scale up action towards a green energy future in Bosnia
READ MOREenergy mix remains the top Action Priority in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Although official energy balance for 2020 is still not published, it is expected that BiH will achieve its 2020 target of 40% renewable energy source (RES) in total final energy
READ MORECommunity Action for Energy Transition in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The challenge. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the primary source of energy mainly comes from lignite, a type
READ MORESeveral Outlets - On Thursday, the leaders of the European Union unanimously decided to grant EU candidate status to Bosnia and Herzegovina. This decision is an important milestone, confirming the European future of the country. It answers the clear demands from BiH citizens to live in dignity, peace and prosperity. This decision should now provide a
READ MOREGDP growth is forecast at 3.0 per cent in 2022 and 2.3 per cent in 2023 as risks tilt towards the downside. The economic impact of the war on Ukraine is expected to be reflected in a further rise in prices, thus eroding disposable income, a slowdown in the eurozone, Bosnia and Herzegovina''s main export market, and increased geopolitical
READ MOREBosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), a country of around 3.5 million people, is currently a net exporter of electricity – the only one in the Western Balkans. More than half of its electricity generation capacity is made up of hydropower, while the remainder is made up of five lignite power plants. As of the end of 2022 the country had around 2076
READ MOREWORLD ENERGY COUNCIL COUNTRY COMMENTARIES MARCH 2022 The energy sector of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) is in a demanding process of transformation from being a traditional, predominantly fossil fuels sector to a renewable energy sector. This
READ MOREBosnia-Herzegovina wants to phase out fossil fuels by 2050. For the country, which is largely dependent on coal, this is a serious turning point. However, the word "transition", which is often used for this process, is rather hated by the population, because it is not associated with equality and justice, but rather with an enriching political
READ MOREBosnia and Herzegovina submitted to the Secretariat its draft NECP within the prescribed deadline. Also its long-term low-emission development strategy was sent to UNFCCC. The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina adopted a renewable energy law and an energy labelling regulation, while Republika Srpska established an operational registry for
READ MOREOn January 1, 2024, Bosnia and Herzegovina assumed the rotating Presidency of the Energy Community for the year. To commemorate this milestone, Ambassadors from EU Member States, representatives from Energy Community Contracting Parties and Observer Countries, high-level delegates from International Organizations, and members of the
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