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The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) launched the European Climate Initiative (EUKI) in 2017 to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and advance cooperation on climate action in Europe. Since then, we have funded 213 cross-border climate projects and created an active network with 440 organisations in 31 European countries.

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13 December 2024

Checklist for Sustainable Building Renovation

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13 December 2024

Green Public Procurement Guidelines for Buildings

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11 December 2024

Hybrid EU-Wide Policy Conference: Fostering Sustainable Building Renovation in Europe

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Reviving Agroforestry: Unlocking Sustainable Farming Potential in the Baltics

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09 December 2024

Agroforestry Takes Root in Lithuania: who will benefit from it?

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Strategic Green Transition Plan for Tuzla Takes Shape

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06 December 2024

Report: EUKI Networking Event Baltics

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06 December 2024

Innovative Solutions for a Sustainable Future: Highlights from the Study Visit in Chemnitz

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HINGE Project Wins Award as Best Practice 2024

The HINGE Project was awarded the prestigious URBANISTICA 2024 Prize in the category of "Technological Innovations for Urban Management". It will receive the prize for its innovative contributions to sustainable urban mobility across Italy, emphasising integrated transportation solutions that address post- COVID-19 pandemic needs. The award is part of the annual Urbanpromo event organised by the National Institute of Urban Planning (INU) in Italy. Thus the project, which promotes decarbonization and improved public health, will receive national visibility and publication in the prestigious URBANISTICA magazine.

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Decarbonisation of Heat Supply in Polish Town of Hajnówka

The feasibility study Renewable Power-to-Heat in Hajnówka demonstrates that converting the coal-based district heating system of Hajnówka, Poland, to large heat pumps powered by renewable energy is technically feasible, economically viable, and environmentally beneficial. The switch would reduce CO2 emissions by 84%, cutting GHG emissions by 22-24 tonnes annually. Despite initial investment costs of around €25 million, the project promises stable heat prices and significant long-term savings. The success has inspired similar initiatives, including a follow-up project in Bitola, North Macedonia.

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Coalition for a Wind of Change

The Black Sea Renewable Energy Coalition (BRSEC) was launched in Sofia in June 2023 by over 60 representatives of national and international institutions, embassies, NGOs, businesses, and different media outlets. Its goal is to strengthen collaboration on the development of offshore renewable energy in the Black Sea by bringing together offshore wind farm developers, research institutions, renewable energy experts, grid operators, NGOS and national and EU institutions. The media coverage of the BRSEC’s launch reached more than 27.000 readers in Bulgaria.

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The Cycle of Life in Buildings

The Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) tool was introduced to 94 participants, including municipal representatives as well as representatives from politics, science, the private sector, etc. from 12 EU countries and 6 non-EU countries. The LCA-tool allows the assessment of energy use and other environmental impacts associated with all stages of building’s life cycle and not only those related to its operation and maintenance. The aim of the LCA tool is demonstrating environmental impacts of the conservation of a building in contrast to its demolition and new construction.

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New Climate and Energy Management for 12 Municipalities

Municipalities often lack knowledge and support helping them with climate action although they can effectively reduce greenhouse emissions on a large scale. The project “Empower Climate” supported 12 Czech and Slovak municipalities in establishing aa Climate and Energy Management (CEM) to reduce local energy consumption. The CEM includes a Climate and Energy Capacity Training program, the certification of Climate and Energy Managers as "ambassadors" for climate action, and a Climate and Energy Management Network (CEMN). Through the network, Czech, German, and Slovak cities now share their experiences and help each other reducing greenhouse emissions.

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It All Starts in Their Forests

Natural carbon sinks as forests play a crucial role in reducing atmospheric CO2. The project “Forests for Future” developed forest management guidelines for climate change mitigation and adaptation in Slovenia and reached almost 112.000 people, including forest estate owners and forestry professionals. More than 360 of them have also been trained in optimising and managing carbon sinks in their own forests. Cause in the end, that’s where climate change mitigation starts.

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Rural Municipalities Become Role Models for Sustainability

The project "Green Rural Deal" enabled residents of rural Greece, Kosovo, and Serbia to take the sustainable development of their home regions into their own hands. The Serbian municipality of Priboj developed, among others, a sustainability plan which includes the decarbonisation of the local public heating system and the construction of a bicycle track with charging stations for e-bikes and e-scooters. To evaluate these policies and measures, the project also developed two online tools which are already used by 22 other chambers of entrepreneurs, municipalities, universities, and other drivers of sustainability in the region.

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Agenda Setting for Climate Action

While many scientists struggle to present their research in a simple way, journalists are often lacking access to scientific expertise. The project “Science & Journalism for Climate Action” paired the two groups and initiated partnerships between 152 journalists and scientists in Bulgaria, Serbia, Romania, and Hungary. What a match! More than 90 media channels in South-eastern Europe picked up their joint research and published 370 TV reports, newspaper stories and online articles on climate action related topics. The project spurred the climate debate in the region and forged long-term cross-border collaboration between science and media.

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See, feel, change!

A rolling Climate Museum tours through 20 cities in Lithuania and Latvia, and encourages people to take climate action. More than 30.000 people have already visited the mobile exhibition and learned about their personal impact on climate change. The innovative EUKI project won the 2022 Baltic Sustainability Award 2022 in the changemaker category and the International Youth Karlspreis in 2023. Keep it rolling!

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Climate Action on Cargo Bikes

EUKI project Cyclurban+ set up three pilot cargo bike rentals in Brno (Czech Republic), Tartu (Estonia) and Bratislava (Slovakia). The City of Tartu decided to continue running the cargo bike rental scheme after the pilot period and digitalised the system. The rental enables Tartu to continuously reduce its CO2 emissions as many transport trips in and around the city are now done with cargo bikes instead of cars.

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