Noticias sobre Serbia
EBRD commits €66 million for a multipurpose dam to strengthen Serbia’s climate resilience
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a sovereign loan of up to €66 million to Serbia to advance a major water infrastructure project aimed at strengthening climate resilience and flood protection in the country’s west.
“PPPs are among the most effective tools to accelerate water and wastewater infrastructure”
Rami Ghandour, CEO of Metito Utilities, oversees a portfolio of water and wastewater projects across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe.
SAP partners with Metito Utilities to drive AI-powered digital transformation
SAP announced that Metito Utilities, a global investor, developer, and operator of sustainable water management solutions, has selected GROW with SAP to accelerate its digital transformation, The AI-powered cloud enterprise solutions will enhance Metito Utilities’ agility and optimize operations.
Global commitment to urban wetlands grows with announcement of 31 new Wetland Cities
During the 64th meeting of the Standing Committee of the Convention on Wetlands in January 2025, the Co-Chairs of the Independent Advisory Committee on Wetland City Accreditation announced the addition of 31 new cities to the Wetland City Accreditation scheme.
Arab Energy Fund consortium finalizes acquisition of Metito Utilities
The acquisition supports TAEF’s leadership in the fields of sustainable water solutions and energy infrastructure.
EU allocates €392M to Italy, France, and Austria for flood recovery
The Commission paid an amount of €392.2 million from the EU Solidarity Fund (EUSF) to help Italy, France and Austria recover from the damage caused by last year's devastating floods.
SUEZ & VINCI Construction Grands Projets to build Serbia’s large-scale wastewater treatment plant
SUEZ and VINCI Construction Grands Projets sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Serbian government for the construction of the first wastewater treatment plant in Belgrade.
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 psychology study unearths ways to bolster global climate awareness and climate action
Global research team’s work spurs creation of “behavioral science” tool for policymakers and advocacy groups.
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.
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.
2022: a year of extreme weather felt through water
Climate change is making itself felt with more frequent an intense droughts, floods and heatwaves across the world.
Arsenic challenge unites water teams in the Netherlands and Argentina
Dutch collaboration helps bring innovative solutions to arsenic removal in Argentina. Promising results exceed WHO arsenic levels considerably. Water treatment solution has potential for other nations, including Bangladesh.
Study: Sewage overspill in the Thames likely does not lead to COVID-19 risk
Researchers did not detect any SARS-CoV-2 in Thames water after raw sewage discharge, suggesting it is unlikely to be a route of transmission.
Serbia’s first public-private-partnership water treatment project awarded to Metito
The Contract for the realization of the water treatment project in Zrenjanin was signed between Metito, the City of Zrenjanin and Serbia’s Public Water Company.
KfW to finance construction of wastewater treatment plants and sewage network in Serbia
KfW Development Bank (KfW Entwicklungsbank GmbH), a German state-owned investment and development bank as well as one of the world’s leading promotional banks, has announced that it will finance the construction of wastewater treatment plants and sewage networks in two large municipalities in Serbia.
KfW awards €7.8 million to restore Lake Palić and Lake Ludaš in Serbia
KfW promotes water protection and biodiversity in Serbia.
Metito appoints Infor to streamline project manufacturing operations in the water industry
Infor's automated IT solutions provide seamless processes to Metito's operations across its global offices.
Serbia adds Djerdap to the Ramsar List
Serbia has designated its eleventh and largest Wetland of International Importance.
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).