The Diplomatic Institute to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Republic of Bulgaria plans to publish a collection of articles on the topic: “Changes in European energy and climate diplomacy and policy, in the context of new geopolitical and market conditions” in its annual collection “Energy and Climate Diplomacy”. The articles should address issues related …
Call for papers in the journal “Energy and Climate Diplomacy” Read More »
The Diplomatic Institute has published the seventh edition of the collection “Energy and Climate Diplomacy”, which was presented on 23 June during the annual international seminar on the same topic. The main focus of the articles in the issue is on the prospects and challenges of the energy transition in the SEE region against the …
Seminar – discussion “Clean Energy, Decarbonization and Investments in the Energy Sector“ CONCLUSIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE MODERATOR I. ABOUT THE EVENT 1. The Seminar was organized by the Energy Management Institute and the Thracian University. Event complete agenda is available at EMI website https://www.emi-bg.com/events/clean-energy-decarbonization-and-investments-in-energy-sector-seminar/. 2. The total number of participants exceeded 50, including: …
Clean Energy, Decarbonization and Investments in the Energy Sector Read More »
In relation to National Assembly Decision, dated 15 Dec 2021, to impose a moratorium on prices of electricity, water supply and sewerage services and thermal energy, the Bulgarian electricity distribution companies and the Electricity System Operator express unequivocally our objection to the attempts of implementing state social policy via mechanisms involving electricity price artificial containment. …
In July 2021, the sixth edition of the issue “Energy and Climate Diplomacy” and the fifteenth in the series “Foreign Policy Studies” of the Diplomatic Institute were published. This year’s publication focuses on three areas on the topic – strategic issues, regulations and legislation, as well as investments and alternative renewable energy sources, including geothermal …
The electrification of Europe’s vehicle fleets will be the catalyst for clean mobility throughout the 2020s, accelerating the decarbonisation of transport, improving air quality in cities, boosting the deployment of charging infrastructure and spurring the creation of a second hand EV market. A 24-fold increase in fleet electrification is expected by 2030, according to “Accelerating fleet …
Need for speed: electrify vehicle fleets to boost decarbonisation Read More »
The World Bank will provide a technical assistance to Bulgaria in preparing territorial transition plans in relation with the Green Deal in eight energy-intensive regions of the country – Haskovo, Sliven, Yambol, Varna, Burgas, Lovech, Gabrovo and Targovishte. This is regulated in a decision of the Council of Ministers, taken in Sept. 30th, 2020. The …
The Sustainable Energy Development Strategy up to 2030 with a horizon up to 2050 was published on the webpage of the Energy Committee of the 44th National Assembly. Expectations were for the Strategy to be discussed at a Round Table session of the Energy Committee on 10 September 2020, which was postponed. It remains unknown whether …
2030/2050 ENERGY STRATEGY APPEARED on the National Assembly’s webpage Read More »
On 24 June 2020, the Diplomatic Institute of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs officially presented the edition of Energy and Climate Diplomacy. The new fifth issue focuses on the European Green Deal, the transition towards low-carbo economy and the ensuing challenges. It was compiled with the support of Hanss Seidel Foundation. Editor in Chief was the Chairperson of EMI’s …
FIFTH ISSUE OF ENERGY AND CLIMATE DIPLOMACY JOURNAL Read More »
The European Commission has approved all requests made by 18 Member States for support with the preparation of their territorial just transition plans, which each Member State will have to draw up to get access to funding from the Just Transition Mechanism. To recall, the Just Transition Mechanism is part of the European Green Deal …
EC supports Member States in their transition to a climate-neutral economy Read More »
Call for papers in the journal “Energy and Climate Diplomacy” Read More »
Clean Energy, Decarbonization and Investments in the Energy Sector Read More »
Need for speed: electrify vehicle fleets to boost decarbonisation Read More »
2030/2050 ENERGY STRATEGY APPEARED on the National Assembly’s webpage Read More »
FIFTH ISSUE OF ENERGY AND CLIMATE DIPLOMACY JOURNAL Read More »
EC supports Member States in their transition to a climate-neutral economy Read More »
The electricity grid can support +100 million EVs, new study reveals Read More »
Conclusions of the moderator of the panel “INTELLIGENT INDUSTRY, ENERGY AND CLIMATE” Read More »
EMI on DRAFT NATIONAL RESILIENCE AND RECOVERY PLAN Read More »
