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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27.03.2025

Sustaining the Paris Agreement’s vision for a greener future

Laurence Tubiana reflects on 10 years of climate action and the path ahead to create a net-zero world This year, the Paris Agreement – the landmark accord that united the world in the fight against climate change – turns 10…

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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
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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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