Areas of expertise

As the EU remains a global leader in the transition to a net-zero greenhouse gas emissions economy and at the forefront of climate ambition with the European Green Deal, it must demonstrate its ability to bring together its climate and…

The European Green Deal is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to provide the political vision and policy framework to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 while achieving a greenhouse gas emission reduction of at least 55% by 2030 (compared to 1990). A socio-economic…

Climate change policies are becoming central in the Spanish political landscape and citizens are increasingly becoming aware of the economic and social aspects of the climate crisis. The ECF’s Spanish Programme aims to support and improve just transition policies that…

Reducing agriculture and forestry’s emissions footprint while also maximising the ability of the land to draw down greenhouse gas emissions from the atmosphere.

Building higher climate awareness and the know-how to conduct the transition to net-zero emissions in the South-East Europe region.

Increasing public awareness and broadening climate coalition in Central Europe

Supporting Poland’s timely development of an adequate response to the climate emergency

Contributing to realising a low-carbon ‘Wirtschaftwunder’ ensuring sustainable jobs and a healthy and stable environment for the next generation

Supporting climate ambition outside Europe, at country, regional, city and business levels

Advancing domestic policies that drive emissions cuts in the real economy

Maintaining and strengthening the country’s history of strong societal consensus for decarbonisation and high environmental standards

Supporting policy to enable zero greenhouse gas emissions production processes and incentivise innovative models for the industry

Moving from fossil power to renewables such as wind and solar

Winning credible legal commitments at EU and national level, underpinned by robust long-term planning frameworks

Making Europe’s building stock fit for the net-zero greenhouse gas emissions future

Aligning the financial system and financial flows with the Paris Agreement

Reducing the impact of transport on climate, improving health and bolstering Europe’s economy