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Our news covers all the latest ECF announcements, including those from our CEO and Supervisory Board, in addition to key updates on ECF initiatives and significant European and global developments towards climate neutrality.
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…
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…
Read moreThe 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…
Read moreMercator 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…
Read moreThe 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…
Read moreLaurence 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…
Read moreForum 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.
Read moreGovernments 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…
Read moreLaurence 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.
Read moreThe ECF announces the establishment of an advisory council
The European Climate Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment of an advisory council— an illustrious group of leaders from government, academia, industry and civil society to provide ongoing advice to the CEO and ECF board on strategic directions and themes.
Read moreLaurence Tubiana, the ECF CEO and co-architect of the Paris Agreement listed in the world’s 100 most influential people in climate policy in 2019
At a time when young people everywhere are marching to demand action on climate, it’s more important than ever to celebrate and support those with the most power to act: the people influencing policy.
Read morePreparing Dutch homes for a natural gas-free future
The European Climate Foundation has been awarded a donation after a competitive call for proposals organised by the Nationale Postcode Loterij. The good news was announced during the annual Goed Geld Gala 2019 on Monday 4 March. Thanks to the…
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