Our Priorities

We focus on eight interconnected ‘big bets’ which together will help achieve a greener, more peaceful and democratic Europe.

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Our priorities

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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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Europe in the World

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Land, food and nature

Our impact

With a deep understanding of the complexities of climate action, place-based and topical expertise, and an unparalleled network of partners across civil society, business and government, we strengthen collaboration and catalyse climate progress in Europe and around the world.

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Citizen engagement
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11.12.2024

Building a stronger climate network through capacity-building initiatives

How do we best equip our network to accelerate climate action? How do we build on the expertise our partners have in-house for continued, shared impact? At the European Climate Foundation, we go beyond strategic grantmaking — we also focus…

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Europe's industrial transformation
Poland reportage
28.11.2024

Unlocking Europe’s industrial transformation: a pathway to a competitive and inclusive net-zero economy

Maintaining Europe’s industrial competitiveness while leading the way to climate neutrality poses significant economic, technological and social hurdles. This transformation demands not only substantial investment and innovation but also a fundamental rethinking of existing industrial practices and workforce skills, ensuring…

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Citizen engagement
Fossil free energy
Italy reportage
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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