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EUKICON26

The sixth EUKI Networking Conference of the European Climate Initiative will take place on 19–20 May 2026 in Berlin. Visit the EUKICON26 website to find out more about this year's conference programme.

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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.

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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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07 May 2026

Upcoming: EUKICON26 on Doubling Down on Climate Action

07 May 2026

Panel Discussion on Biochar at ECOMED

30 April 2026

From Strategy to Practice in Romania and the Czech Republic

30 April 2026

Methane Mitigation Action Plans – Guidelines for EU Member States

30 April 2026

AGRIC Kick-off Conference in Germany

23 April 2026

Preparing for ETS2 and the Social Climate Fund in CEE

17 April 2026

Cutting Carbon Kick-off week in Sicily

10 April 2026

Raising the Bar: A Database of Emerging Good Practices in Sustainability Reporting

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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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From Policy Brief to Climate Impact: 28,200 t CO₂ Potentially Saved Yearly

EUKI project, 'Integrated Approach to Methane Emissions Abatement', identified key opportunities to reduce methane emissions in Lithuania, Romania, and Poland. In October 2025, the project presented its policy brief and abatement guidelines at a hearing of the Lithuanian Parliament's Environment Committee. This led to the drafting of a resolution allocating €16 million to biomethane projects. This funding did not previously exist. Based on comparable investments, the new capacity could produce around 140 GWh/year of biomethane. This would reduce greenhouse gas emissions by an estimated 28,200 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent per year. By capturing and converting methane to biomethane, projects like this will help to meet energy demand while reducing reliance on fossil natural gas.

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BioJust Shapes Social Climate Plans in Bulgaria, Hungary, and Romania

Within the EUKI project BioJust, project partners not only shared their results with national policymakers, but also brought their recommendations directly to the European level. In February and March 2025, WWF Bulgaria, Habitat for Humanity Bulgaria, WWF Hungary, and Habitat for Humanity Hungary participated in two closed European Commission events in Sofia and Budapest, organised by DG EMPL and DG CLIMA on the Social Climate Fund and the new ETS2. Building on recommendations developed within the project, the partners actively contributed to the discussions and submitted policy input to DG CLIMA. Their proposals helped shape the Social Climate Plans of Bulgaria, Hungary, and Romania, and were positively acknowledged by European Commission officials, who expressed interest in continued collaboration.

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From Maribor to Tuzla: Building Local Capacity for Cleaner Air

Through EUKI project SAGT, the Slovenian city of Maribor supported Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina, in developing its first Green Transition Strategy. Both cities share a similar industrial background, making knowledge transfer highly practical. In 2024–2025, targeted capacity-building activities helped Tuzla’s administration to address key challenges such as air pollution, heating systems and urban transport. Study visits, public events and tailored guidance enabled local staff to draft a strategy that will be adopted in the next planning cycle. The project created lasting institutional capacity and provides a concrete roadmap for reducing emissions and improving air quality at city level.

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