Climate Change

July 18, 2024

Without reform, Central Asia’s growth champion faces tougher times

In order for Tajikistan to ensure sustainable development, it needs to implement structural reforms focused on enhancing economic openness and competitive neutrality, and improve public sector […]
May 28, 2024

Governments that are reluctant to embrace climate objectives place the energy transition in jeopardy

The upcoming Hungarian and Polish European Council presidencies present emerging Europe with a chance to set a climate neutral agenda—but it remains to be seen if […]
March 15, 2024

Can renewables help Central Asia overcome its fossil fuel addiction?

Fossil fuels have long powered Central Asia’s economies but have also made the region vulnerable to price fluctuations and pollution. Can abundant renewable resources provide a path […]
February 26, 2024

With decisive action, net zero energy is within reach in emerging Europe and Central Asia

A new report urges emerging Europe and Central Asia to ditch fossil fuels and embrace renewables for energy security and sustainable growth. A new World Bank […]
February 16, 2024

Seeds of change: Modernisation and sustainability in CEE’s agricultural sector

With many of CEE’s farmers planning new, extensive protests against Ukrainian agriculture imports, it’s time for the region to begin a robust conversation about the future […]
February 14, 2024

How start-ups in Vilnius are contributing to the city’s bid to become carbon neutral

Lithuania’s capital Vilnius will be the European Green Capital for 2025 as it strives to achieve climate neutrality by 2030. The city’s start-ups are contributing to […]
January 23, 2024

What CEE energy companies should look for in a turbulent 2024

CEE energy companies have a unique opportunity in 2024 to position themselves as regional trendsetters. In today’s changing geopolitical and economic landscape, energy companies in Central […]