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17.04.2023 - News

ReNew2030: an Audacious project accelerating renewable energy for a climate-secure future 

The European Climate Foundation is excited to introduce ReNew2030, a coalition of experts, civil society and philanthropic organisations that will receive funding through The Audacious Project to accelerate the global transition to wind and solar power over the next five…

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26.06.2023 - News

Net zero watchdog launches to ensure European Green Deal delivers on climate neutrality

A new independent net zero watchdog, the European Climate Neutrality Observatory (ECNO), has launched to help ensure the EU gets and remains on track with the delivery of a resilient, climate neutral future. Incubated by the European Climate Foundation (ECF),…

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14.07.2022 - News

Kate Hampton appointed new Chair of the ECF Board

The European Climate Foundation (ECF) welcomes Ms. Kate Hampton, CEO of the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation, as the new Chair of the Supervisory Board. She is replacing Mr. Stephen Brenninkmeijer, who stepped down from his position as Chair and Supervisory Board member…

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01.05.2022 - News

Russian war on Ukraine: Getting the European energy response right

In face of the huge political, economic, social, and humanitarian shock of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the European Climate Foundation takes its responsibility as an organisation fighting for the planet, people and future to respond with determination and humanity.…

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26.11.2021 - News

The new Oxford Climate Journalism Network enhances climate reporting

How can we make sure newsrooms are well-equipped to cover the climate crisis, fight misinformation and guarantee that climate reporting is not an isolated topic? These questions are what the new Oxford Climate Journalism Network will focus on. Launched in…

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15.09.2021 - News

Climate Finance Fund: mobilizing capital for climate solutions

The European Climate Foundation (ECF) is pleased to announce the launch of the Climate Finance Fund (CFF), a new independent philanthropic platform to help mobilize capital to drive solutions to the climate crisis. The platform aims to drive change by supporting…

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18.06.2021 - News

The ECF launches KNOCA, a unique network dedicated to democratic climate action

As citizens’ assemblies on the climate crisis gain traction in Europe, governments are increasingly recognising the insights they can bring in shaping the measures needed to tackle climate action. In face of the growing importance of citizens’ involvement and the…

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11.05.2021 - News

Mercator Foundation and the ECF leave the shareholder board of Agora

Stiftung Mercator and the European Climate Foundation (ECF) have transferred their shares in Agora Energiewende to the think tank’s active management team. At the same time, the two other operational divisions of SEFEP gGmbH, Agora Verkehrswende and the non-profit media…

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04.03.2021 - News

The ECF and its partners launch the Renewable Heating and Cooling Alliance

Together with other partner organisations, the European Climate Foundation has launched the Renewable Heating and Cooling Alliance. The Alliance is focused on the decarbonisation of the buildings sector, which is, today, one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions in…

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05.10.2020 - News

Laurence Tubiana awarded the 2020 Academy Prize

Every year the Royal Academy of Belgium marks the start of the academic year with a ceremony during which the Academy Prize is awarded. In this year’s edition, Professor Laurence Tubiana, CEO of the European Climate Foundation, has been selected…

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13.11.2019 - News

Forum New Economy: shaping a new economic paradigm

Forum New Economy, the Berlin Platform for a new Paradigm has now taken off. Backed by leading German and international experts and institutions, it aims to practically contribute to a more economically, financially, socially and environmentally sustainable prosperity.

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26.09.2019 - News

Governments and philanthropies announce South-East Asia energy transition partnership

Today the Government of Canada’s Department of Environment and Climate Change, the French Development Agency (AFD), Germany’s Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU), the United Kingdom’s Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), and…

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30.06.2019 - News

Laurence Tubiana featured among the sustainable heroes

This magazine intends to bring our sustainable heroes and heroines to the forefront and celebrate their achievements and insights into how they are shaping our future.

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