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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International engagement

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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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International engagement
24.02.2026

The Strategic Climate Risks Initiative joins the European Climate Foundation

We are pleased to announce that the Strategic Climate Risks Initiative (SCRI) has joined the European Climate Foundation as a hosted platform. SCRI is a think-and-do tank based in the UK and working at the forefront of the “new climate reality” — helping governments, institutions, and communities across the world understand…

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Clean transport
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28.08.2025

Rethinking travel: What’s changing about how Europe moves?

As the summer travel season winds down across the world, the emissions left in its wake remain. With millions having taken to the skies and roads—and transport still one of the continent’s biggest sources of pollution—Europe faces a pressing question:…

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Europe's industrial transformation
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28.06.2025

Resilience through innovation: Europe’s clean tech ecosystem gains ground

Earlier this year, a powerful message echoed from the heart of Europe at the Clean Tech Conference in Brussels: resilience lies not in withdrawal, but in renewed commitment. The call was clear—double down on investment, innovation, and regulatory certainty. At…

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