27/06/2024
A growing European movement for a community-driven energy transition
Empowering people across society to create a net-zero world
We’re a major philanthropic initiative working with 700+ partners to catalyse climate action and build a better future. Our vision is a greener, more peaceful and democratic Europe made possible by climate action.
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700+
Partner organisations
1,600+
Grants
10+
European country teams
15+
Years of proven impact
30.06.2024
2023 annual report: Forging a green, democratic and peaceful future for all
Our 2023 annual report presents our network’s key achievements over the past year, new learnings to catalyse collective impact, and our vision for the future. 2023 not only tested our resilience but also underscored the critical importance of our mission,…
26.04.2023
Fast heat pump roll-out will unlock big socio-economic and climate benefits
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine and unprecedented energy price hikes, Europe has known more than ever that it needs to wean itself off expensive, polluting and volatile fossil fuels. Europe’s buildings are big gas customers accounting for 40% of…
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Our priorities
We focus on eight interconnected ‘big bets’ to solve the climate and nature crises.
Fossil-free energy
European and national just transitions
Europe in the World
Citizen engagement and cultural change
Clean transport solutions
Europe’s industrial transformation
Shifting the financial system
Land, food and nature
Our partnerships
From local citizens’ assemblies to global policy research, we empower organisations that are accelerating climate solutions in Europe and around the world. Learn more about the partnerships that make this possible.
Latest stories & insights
27.06.2024
A growing European movement for a community-driven energy transition
To achieve our climate goals, Europe needs to deploy massive amounts of renewable energy over the next ten years. Yet clean energy projects risk major delays or cancellations from community pushback, a trend that’s entirely preventable if communities are adequately…
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29.05.2024
Upholding climate action in the European elections
In just a few days, voters in the EU will head to the ballot box to elect the next European Parliament. The outcome of these elections will have a big influence over the level of political ambition that will exist…
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12.03.2024
A fairer future for farmers is a greener future
Addressing the inequities at the heart of our food system is necessary for both farmers and climate action European farmers have been taking to the streets to protest untenable levels of hardship. From increasing production costs and administrative burden to…
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