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The Faculty of Economics and Business Administration’s research unit Net-Zero Lab signed a cooperation agreement with Aurubis Bulgaria AD. This partnership aims to support the achievement of carbon neutrality in Bulgarian industry through various joint initiatives, educational activities, and techno-economic analyses. Planned activities include specialized training and forums for industry representatives, promoting sustainable practices in …

Net-Zero Lab and Aurubis Bulgaria Join Forces on the Path to Carbon Neutrality Read More »

In early 2024, the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration (FEBA) at Sofia University achieved a major milestone in advancing energy research by initiating its membership in the European Energy Research Alliance (EERA). This was made possible through its newly established research unit, Net-Zero Lab. FEBA applied to participate in three of EERA’s 18 Joint …

Net-Zero Lab is now an Associate Member of the European Energy Research Alliance (EERA) Read More »

Net-Zero Lab encourages students and young professionals to submit their innovative ideas with potential to address climate change mitigation and adaptation issues by September 15, 2024. Projects involving female entrepreneurship will have the added benefit of receiving expert consultations from the Female Entrepreneurship Lab to explore commercialisation and implementation opportunities. The Climate Change Summit Awards …

Net-Zero Lab@FEBA will partner with Climate Change Summit Awards taking place in Bucharest on 15th of October 2024 Read More »

Earlier this year, Boyana Achovski, Secretary General of Gas Infrastructure Europe (GIE) and the most influential Energy Women Leader of Central and Eastern Europe for 2023, addressed the audience at the Female Entrepreneurship Lab, hosted by the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration. Her talk focused on the pivotal role of female leadership within the …

Boyana Achovski spoke at the Female Entrepreneurship Lab at FEBA on topic “Empowering Tomorrow: Women Leading the Charge in Energy Transition” Read More »

On August 1st, the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration hosted a conference titled “Research and Innovation for Climate, Sustainability, and Citizens – from local to national and global perspectives and lessons learnt for better policies, practices and life”. The event, co-organized by the Net-Zero Lab, brought together scientists, business leaders, and government officials for …

Net-Zero Lab co-hosts a scientific conference, part of the 61st Session of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change in Bulgaria Read More »

The European Climate Neutrality Observatory (ECNO) is dedicated to assisting the EU in achieving climate neutrality by offering scientifically robust analyses of economy-wide progress and providing unbiased reviews of EU climate policy. In its latest assessment, the ECNO presents a comprehensive overview of the EU’s advancement towards climate neutrality and pinpoints key action areas for …

ECNO Publishes 2024 Report on EU Progress Towards Climate Neutrality Read More »

The Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, through its research unit Net-Zero Lab, has released a comprehensive report assessing the regulatory measures implemented by Bulgaria in response to the energy crisis between 2021 and 2023. In response to rapidly escalating energy prices, the European Union adopted Regulation 2022/1854 in October 2022. Its aims were to …

Publishing the report “Charting a Course Through the Energy Crisis: Assessing Bulgaria’s Response to Soaring Prices and Outlook on the New EU Market Design” Read More »

After a year of intensive work in partnership with the Ministry of Environment and Water to organize an official session of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in Bulgaria, we are pleased to announce that this event will take place between July 25 and August 3 in Sofia, where we will welcome delegates from …

Sofia University Partners with the Ministry of Environment and Water to Host the 61st Session of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Read More »

The industry sector accounts for 25% of the final energy consumption in the European Union (EU), 75% of which is generated from fossil sources. It is of paramount importance to make more sustainable the EU industry and enhance its competitiveness, integrate the amount of energy resources, incorporate more electricity and enhance heat recovery 🏭🌱 Advancing …

Net-Zero Lab was featured in a discussion organized by SET_Ind regarding the progress in application of sustainable energy in the industry Read More »

In the last week of May, the European Council adopted the European legislation for zero net emissions in industry. This marked the final step towards the adoption of a new law introducing a framework of measures aimed at increasing Europe’s production capacity for technologies, crucial to achieving EU’s climate goals. Among the key measures of …

Interview with Dr. Mariya Trifonova on the New EU Legislation for Net-Zero Emissions Industry Read More »