European Climate Initiative (EUKI) 364Active organisations We support the realisation of ideas to accelerate climate action in Europe. We finance climate action projects, provide training and bring the European climate community together – to ensure that civil society engagement has a lasting impact. What do the projects do? Mitigate emissions, save money Young Energy Europe Some 630 young professionals from 243 companies in eight countries have participated in trainings since 2018, learning to identify potential savings in their organisations and put initial ideas directly into practice. As well as helping the enterprises to save energy and money, the measures also increase the acceptance of climate action initiatives in the private sector. Ensure fossil fuels are phased out fairly Regions and Municipalities for a Just Transition The project established the Forum of Mayors on Just Transition, which brings together European mayors from coal-mining regions for regular discussions on their cities’ socially responsible exit from coal. In 2018, 58 participants signed the first joint declaration. 31European countries 179Climate action projects financed What is the idea? The EU intends to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 and provides a common roadmap in form of the European Green Deal. It underscores that climate action is an opportunity for economy and society and secures our future. This is where the EUKI comes in, strengthening over 360 civil society organisations across countries in their commitment to climate action. The funding volumes range from 120,000 to 1 million Euros. The EUKI has evolved into a network of trust in which climate activists from across Europe engage with one another in dialogue and mutual learning.