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EUKI funds climate action that delivers impact on all levels – from individual engagement and institutional anchoring to political change and measurable CO₂ reduction.

EUKICON26

Many thanks to more than 200 climate action experts from 24 countries, representing 49 EUKI projects and over 123 organisations, who took part in EUKICON26. Read the final report here.

EUKICON26

Climate Action Connecting Europe

We support the realisation of ideas to accelerate climate action in Europe.

Report of the EUKICON24

Here you find the EUKICON24 page with summaries of the workshops, panels, discussions, documents, publications and videos resulting from the EUKI Academy Networking Conference 2024.

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The European Climate Initiative (EUKI) of the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN) was launched by the German Federal Government in 2017 to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and advance cooperation on climate action in Europe. Since then, we have funded 246 cross-border climate projects and created an active network with 514 organisations in 31 European countries.

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Here you find news, publications and videos on European climate action

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29 July 2026

Demand Side Flexibility in V4 Countries

30 June 2026

From Empty Buildings to Affordable Homes

22 June 2026

EUKI Interview: Every Solution to the Energy Transition Starts with an A

16 June 2026

EU Methane Emissions Regulation: Romania’s Draft Penalty Regime

16 June 2026

EUKI Interview: How ETS2 will Affect Central and Eastern Europe

16 June 2026

Cross-Border Journalism Strengthens Understanding of Just Transition

04 June 2026

Report: EUKICON26 - Doubling Down on Climate Action

03 June 2026

Do Methane Emissions Matter to Investors? Lessons from the I-MER Investor Briefing

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EUKI funded projects are advancing climate protection in Europe. Their work has an impact ranging from knowledge transfer to measurable CO2 savings.

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How the DLEZ Concept Advances Urban Decarbonisation in Alba Iulia

As part of the EUKI project 'ClimAct CEE', Romania's first district-level decarbonised and low-emission zone (DLEZ) was established in Alba Iulia. The designated zone addresses traffic and emissions from buildings, combining air pollution control with climate change mitigation. This plan continues to shape local investments and planning decisions. Several measures have already been implemented, including the decarbonisation of the 'Dorin Pavel' Technical College's school buildings. In parallel, the plan has supported the modernisation of the municipality's infrastructure through improvements to public transport, expanded cycle paths, new green spaces, and the development of smart transport hubs. Pupils, residents, and the city administration now benefit from lower energy consumption, reduced operating costs, and improved municipal services.

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Effectively Implementing Local Climate Policy in Romania and the Czech Republic

The EUKI project ELCA has established permanent institutional structures for local climate policy in Romania and the Czech Republic for the first time – structures that did not previously exist in this form. These include the Support Centre for Climate Action (SCCA) in Timișoara and the Community Climate Centre in Hodonín. These institutions bring together government, academia and civil society, creating permanent points of contact for climate action at local level. As a result, climate policy is no longer conceived solely on a project basis but is structurally embedded: local authorities can systematically plan, prioritise and implement measures. At the same time, the centres promote exchange between local stakeholders and ensure that knowledge is utilised in the long term. This creates a robust foundation for continuous climate protection and more resilient local structures.

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Climate-Friendly Mountain Huts Firmly Established on the Political Agenda

The EUKI project ‘Reducing Emissions in Carpathian Mountain Huts’ has made a lasting contribution to the development of climate-friendly mountain huts in Romania. The first-ever survey of mountain huts, together with a comparison with other Carpathian countries, remains an important evidence base for policy-making. Its findings also shape investment decisions by public authorities, mountaineering associations, and tourism organisations. Building on the project's recommendations, the Transylvanian Carpathian Association (SKV) proposed, for the first time, that the term ‘mountain hut’ be legally enshrined in Romanian law, thereby laying the foundations for a binding framework for the development of sustainable mountain infrastructure. At the same time, the technical guidelines and examples of European best practice are being incorporated into the planning of a climate-friendly model mountain hut. The partnerships and specialist networks established during the project remain active and continue to foster international knowledge exchange. The project has thus permanently altered the way mountain huts are viewed: today, they are no longer seen merely as tourist infrastructure, but as an important contribution to climate-friendly mobility, sustainable tourism, environmental education, and regional development in the Carpathians.

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