27/06/2024
A growing European movement for a community-driven energy transition
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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700+
Partner organisations
1,600+
Grants
10+
European country teams
15+
Years of proven impact
30.06.2024
2023 annual report: Forging a green, democratic and peaceful future for all
Our 2023 annual report presents our network’s key achievements over the past year, new learnings to catalyse collective impact, and our vision for the future. 2023 not only tested our resilience but also underscored the critical importance of our mission,…
26.04.2023
Fast heat pump roll-out will unlock big socio-economic and climate benefits
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine and unprecedented energy price hikes, Europe has known more than ever that it needs to wean itself off expensive, polluting and volatile fossil fuels. Europe’s buildings are big gas customers accounting for 40% of…
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Our priorities
We focus on eight interconnected ‘big bets’ to solve the climate and nature crises.
Europe’s industrial transformation
Shifting the financial system
Fossil-free energy
Clean transport solutions
European and national just transitions
Citizen engagement and cultural change
Europe in the World
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.
Latest stories & insights
20.11.2024
Revitalising ecosystems: The Nature Restoration Law
As Nature and Biodiversity Day begins at COP29, and following COP16 on biodiversity in Colombia, a pivotal moment for addressing climate change and biodiversity loss emerges. In Europe, COP16 resonated with the goals of the Nature Restoration Law (NRL), a…
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24.09.2024
A visual tale of citizens leading the transition to energy-efficient buildings across Europe
With colder weather approaching and the need to turn on our heating, we began to look at our buildings as a refuge against lower temperatures, a way to reduce emissions and be energy-independent. Across Europe, citizens are leading the transition…
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27.06.2024
A growing European movement for a community-driven energy transition
To achieve our climate goals, Europe needs to deploy massive amounts of renewable energy over the next ten years. Yet clean energy projects risk major delays or cancellations from community pushback, a trend that’s entirely preventable if communities are adequately…
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