Empowering people across society to create a net-zero world

We’re a major philanthropic initiative working with 700+ partners to catalyse climate action and build a better future. Our vision is a greener, more peaceful and democratic Europe made possible by climate action.

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Partner organisations

1,100+

Grants

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European country teams

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Years of proven impact

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30.06.2025

2024 Annual Report: Advancing Climate Action for Peace, Democracy and Prosperity

Our 2024 Annual Report reflects on a year that both tested our community and revealed its strength. This edition highlights the achievements of our network, the lessons drawn from a shifting political landscape, and the path forward toward a green,…

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Our priorities

We focus on eight interconnected ‘big bets’ to solve the climate and nature crises.

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Europe’s industrial transformation

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Shifting the financial system

Fossil-free energy

Clean transport solutions

European and national just transitions

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Citizen engagement and cultural change

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International engagement

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Land, food and nature

Our partnerships

From local citizens’ assemblies to global policy research, we empower organisations that are accelerating climate solutions in Europe and around the world. Learn more about the partnerships that make this possible.

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Latest stories & insights

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Land, food & nature
21.04.2026

A Strait Too Narrow: How Fertiliser Disruption Is Unravelling Global Food Security

As conflict unfolds in the Middle East, markets and consumers remain fixated on the Strait of Hormuz. Headlines focus on disrupted shipping lanes, supply chain uncertainty and rising petrol prices. But far less attention has been paid to how this crisis reaches beyond the…

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International engagement
24.02.2026

The Strategic Climate Risks Initiative joins the European Climate Foundation

We are pleased to announce that the Strategic Climate Risks Initiative (SCRI) has joined the European Climate Foundation as a hosted platform. SCRI is a think-and-do tank based in the UK and working at the forefront of the “new climate reality” — helping governments, institutions, and communities across the world understand…

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28.08.2025

Rethinking travel: What’s changing about how Europe moves?

As the summer travel season winds down across the world, the emissions left in its wake remain. With millions having taken to the skies and roads—and transport still one of the continent’s biggest sources of pollution—Europe faces a pressing question:…

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