27/06/2024
A growing European movement for a community-driven energy transition
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The latest stories, insights, news and resources on climate from the ECF and our partners.
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,…
Stories & insights
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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29.05.2024
Upholding climate action in the European elections
In just a few days, voters in the EU will head to the ballot box to elect the next European Parliament. The outcome of these elections will have a big influence over the level of political ambition that will exist…
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23.09.2024
All philanthropy is political – whether we like it or not
Published in Alliance Magazine By Laurence Tubiana, CEO of the European Climate Foundation For philanthropies and others engaged in the fight against climate change, the current moment is cause for both optimism and concern. Thanks to decades of intensive research,…
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17.04.2024
Countries unite in Global Solidarity Levies Task Force to mobilise additional financing for people and the planet
Kenya, Barbados and France co-chair task force launched at COP28 and following discussions during the Paris Summit for a New Financing Pact and Africa Climate Summit 2023 to help address Paris Agreement climate action and development financing needs. New climate…
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26.06.2023
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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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,…
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30.06.2023
2022 annual report: Advancing climate action for a green, democratic & peaceful Europe
Europe has demonstrated extraordinary resilience in the face of continued economic and security crises. Our 2022 annual report emphasises the remarkable effectiveness of our network in making progress and maintaining high ambitions against the backdrop of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine…
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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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