Overhead view of forests and water bodies in Belarus

Serbia

At a Glance

The Europe and Eurasia Regional Mission serves Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, Moldova, North Macedonia, and Serbia.

Serbia’s terrain is highly varied, with fertile plains to the north, limestone ranges and basins to the east, and hills and mountains dissected by river valleys to the southeast. Over the past few decades, the country's economy has been impacted by wars and the 2008 global economic crisis. This, combined with droughts, floods, exceptionally harsh winters, and other weather-related extreme events have caused major physical damage, financial losses, and even deaths. Climate change projections indicate that Serbia and the Western Balkans face a high probability of continuing temperature increases, along with more frequent and prolonged droughts, and wildfires. Serbia’s total GHG emissions were dominated by the energy sector, which accounted for nearly all of the country’s total emissions. Agriculture was the second highest, followed by waste and industrial processes.

Climate Projections and Impacts

Refer to the Climate Risk Profile (2017) for more information.

Climate Projections

Increased Frequency/Intensity of Extreme Weather Events
Decreased/Less Frequent Precipitation
Increased Temperature

Key Climate Impact Areas

Agriculture
Ecosystems
Energy & Infrastructure
Human Health
Water Resources

Funding & Country Climate Context


USAID Climate Change Funding (2022)

Total

$2 Million

Clean Energy

$2 Million

GAIN Vulnerability

Medium

Population (2023)

6.69 Million

GHG Emissions Growth

0.56%

% Forested Area

31.1%

EC-LEDS Partner Country

Yes

Refer to metadata and sources for more details.

Climate Change Information

Climate Risk Profile

Climate Risk Profile: Serbia

(GHG) Greenhouse Gas Emissions Factsheet

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Factsheet: Serbia

(GHG) Greenhouse Gas Emissions Factsheet

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Factsheet: Serbia

Climate Risk Profile

Climate Risk Profile: Serbia

Stories from the Area

To mitigate air pollution in developing countries, we need to examine its causes in local contexts and support solutions that are affordable, sustainable, and reliable.
A female engineer installing a solar panel
With USAID’s support, Serbian citizens improve community’s waste management.
Aerial view of Sokobanja.