Noticias sobre Bosnia and Herzegovina
EBRD and EU finance renovation of Sarajevo water supply network
EBRD confirms third loan tranche of €5 million and EU provides an additional €3.8 million investment grant to support project implementation.
European Commission proposes €280 million to support recovery from 2024 Central European floods
Today, the European Commission has proposed to allocate €280 million from the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF) to support flood recovery in Austria, Czechia, Poland, Slovakia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Moldova.
EBRD and EU support flood recovery in Bosnia and Herzegovina
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union (EU) are supporting small businesses in Bosnia and Herzegovina to bounce back after the 2024 floods by providing them much-needed funding for repairs and new investments.
UNESCO new report: Water crises threaten world peace
The United Nations World Water Development Report 2024, published by UNESCO on behalf of UN-Water, highlights that tensions over water are exacerbating conflicts worldwide. To preserve peace, States must boost international cooperation and transboundary agreements.
New World Bank financing to improve flood protection for 300,000 people in Bosnia and Herzegovina
About 300,000 people in Bosnia and Herzegovina will benefit from increased flood protection with support from new World Bank financing approved by its Board of Directors.
How to reduce rising sea level risks on European coasts
A new modelling study sheds light on adaptation measures that can protect cities and urban areas along Europe’s coasts.
Floating waste clogs the Drina River in the Balkans
The Drina River, in the Balkans, once known for its beauty, has now islands of floating rubbish, reports Associated Press.
Bosnia and Herzegovina: EIB to support water and sanitation services in Republika Srpska
Under the EIB’s Economic Resilience Initiative, a €1.2 million budget has been approved for the preparation and implementation of a water and sanitation project.
New framework for water tariffs in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Many wastewater treatment plants in Bosnia and Herzegovina are not fully functioning because the water utilities are not able to cover the operational costs.
Bosnia and Herzegovina: EU and EIB provide €2.1 M for water and sanitation in Jajce and Zvornik
European Union grant worth €2.1 million will protect public health and the environment from water pollution, and increase resilience to the COVID-19 pandemic and future emergencies.
LINKS strengthens disaster resilience through social media and crowdsourcing technologies
The project brings together 15 participating organisations and 2 associated partners across Europe and beyond, to investigate how social media and crowdsourcing can be used in disaster management processes.
Croatia completes updating of its Wetlands of International Importance
Croatia has now completed the process of updating the information on its five Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Sites).
EBRD to improve water supply in Banja Luka
EBRD loan of up to €6 million to finance upgrade of water and wastewater infrastructure. Investment comes under EBRD Green Cities framework. EU to provide additional €4 million grant support.
Deadline extended for $1m assessment fund for sustainable hydropower projects
New deadline for applications is 1 June 2020.
Healthy floodplains have a key role to play in improving our environment
The preservation and restoration of Europe’s largely degraded floodplains, must be better prioritised according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) report published. The report says floodplains have a key role to play in improving biodiversity, water, and climate change mitigation and adaptation.
IHA launches $1m assessment fund for sustainable hydropower projects
First call for proposals announced with April 2020 application deadline.
EIB and EU support Bosnia and Herzegovina to improve clean water supply
EUR 30m EIB loan to improve clean-, waste- and storm-water infrastructure in Bosnia and Herzegovina; a EUR 1.2m grant for technical assistance on this project comes from the Economic Resilience initiative (ERI).
EBRD to improve water supply in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
EBRD loan of up to €4 million to finance upgrade of water supply in Banja Luka. Investment comes under EBRD Green Cities framework. Joint action plan to address key environmental issues.