A just transition is not only an environmental issue, but also an economic one. This was one of the main themes of the international conference “Just Transition in Kyustendil
People in Kyustendil have real fears about the Green Deal – about jobs, incomes, and energy prices. Local residents remain cautious about change
Unlike other regions, the wave of transition hit Kyustendil about 8–10 years ago, when most of the mines were closed. The consequences were visible
The topic of a fair transition, in itself, implies expectations for something fair. It is no secret that for workers and the population of the Kyustendil region, the main issues are jobs
Decarbonization is not just an environmental issue, but also an economic one. With these words, Neno Nenov, economic advisor at the European Commission
For traditional coal regions, which built their economy around fossil fuels decades ago, this moment is of even greater importance.
It has been statistically and scientifically shown that none of the countries that adopted the euro have experienced initial inflation spikes by more than half a percent.
It was announced by Rositsa Raykova, Head of the Investments, Energy Efficiency and Green Transition Department
The region can become a model for a smart transition, where old energy systems are replaced with higher-value ones
The heart of the former heavy industry in the Czech city of Ostrava is experiencing a second life as a cultural, educational and technological center.
Fear of changes in the workplace, zero desire for retraining and hope that the coal-fired power plants still have a future
Bulgaria, the European Union and the whole world are facing the challenges of the digital and green transition.
She proudly towers in a field near the Jóźwin open-pit coal mine, part of the coal basin of Easter Greater Poland region.
We visited some of the affected towns as well as a former mine and educational institutions to understand what the future holds after coal there.
And the Zhabokryak farm invites visitors to try their hand at growing vegetables
