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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 232 cross-border climate projects and created an active network with 459 organisations in 31 European countries.

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06 November 2025

Countdown to EUKI’s Regional Networking Event for Czechia and Slovakia

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29 October 2025

EUKI Interview: Building Climate Bridges in the Western Balkans

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24 October 2025

Europe's Sustainability Reporting Rules are Working

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20 October 2025

Between Policy and Practice: Green Agenda Progress in the Western Balkans 

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15 October 2025

Delivering on Sustainability: Evidence from the First Year of CSRD Implementation

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13 October 2025

How EUKI Fellowships Strengthened Climate Action Reporting 

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15 October 2025

MEPS – Minimum Energy Performance Standards

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08 October 2025

Guiding MEPS: A Roadmap for Smarter Renovation Policies

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Citizens' Energy: A Successful Model from Greece

Within the framework of the EUCENA (European Citizen Energy Academy) project, two citizen energy projects were created that have contributed to combating energy poverty, promoting renewable energy, and strengthening local structures. CommonEn installed two solar systems in Ioannina (Greece) with a total capacity of almost 200 kWp, one of which was implemented after the project was completed. The project now has 63 members. It is supporting the municipality in establishing an office to combat energy poverty and in developing Greece's first urban agrivoltaic project. To date, investments totaling €159,000 have been triggered, producing 273,000 kWh of clean energy annually, resulting in a CO2 savings of 108 tons. Another milestone is the establishment of the Greek Association of Energy Communities, which now represents over 4,000 members from across the country. It emerged from networking events held within the framework of EUCENA. The online platform "Community Energy Agora" also remains active.

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Fresh Air

"Clean Heat" developed a strategy to reduce air pollution in Poland. In the process, the Forum Energii team achieved sustainable results not only at the national, but also at the local level: The analyses conducted were published by the Polish Ministry of Climate in 2020 and contributed significantly to the decision to end coal in cities by 2030 and in villages by 2040.

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Sztum Reduces Emissions

With support from the BEACON team, Polish city Sztum joined the Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy. As part of their strategic approach to climate change mitigation, the city has refurbished nine municipal buildings including the installation of LED lighting systems and photovoltaics on the roofs. Also, an additional 125 renewable energy systems have been installed in local households. These activities lead to CO2 emission reductions of approximately 485t and 606t per year respectively.

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EU Funds as a Lever for Climate Action

The project "Directing EU Funds towards Climate Neutrality" demonstrated how EU funding can drive climate action. Civil society organisations (CSOs) gained expertise on the European Green Deal’s financial tools, while decision-makers were made aware of EU funds’ role in achieving climate goals. The work contributed to stricter funding rules and the partial suspension of funds to Hungary and Poland. A key output was a study on the pitfalls of cost-benefit analyses in road construction, still cited in transport policy debates today. Partners also launched a follow-up project to safeguard knowledge, networks and long-term impact.

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Youth Leading the Way in Climate Policy

Young people in Bulgaria are now key actors in climate policy, thanks to EUKI project Panda Labs for Just Transition. Two years after its completion, the program continues across Europe under Erasmus+, with schools, municipalities, and green businesses as active partners. Through pilot projects in Bulgarian schools and a focus on green cities, renewable energy, and nature-based solutions, participants have become youth leaders, multipliers, and founders of environmental initiatives. NGOs apply the methods for youth engagement and climate action. Recognition through the Innovation in Politics Awards 2024 and Youth Policy Reports demonstrates Panda Labs’ lasting impact on climate policy discourse.

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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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Shaping a Climate-Resilient Danube

EUKI project EDAPHIC-BLOOM Danube has laid the foundation for climate adaptation and ecological restoration in the Lower Danube and Delta regions. Its guidelines benefit local authorities, regional planners, and scientific institutions. Community groups and farmers explore sustainable land use practices through workshops and demonstration sites. The active partnership network and an online energy platform provide enduring resources for policy, academia, and the public. This way, EDAPHIC-BLOOM Danube inspired follow-up initiatives under Horizon Europe and ongoing CO2 reduction and carbon sequestration work. Together, these achievements ensure lasting innovation, collaboration, and impact in climate-resilient strategies and ecological restoration.

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Uniting Voices for Sustainable Wind Energy

The EUKI project Wind4Bio established a permanent alliance of environmental NGOs on wind energy in Latvia. This coalition tackles ecological concerns while supporting the renewable energy transition—an issue that had received little attention until then. To address it, the project developed national best practice guidelines and provided expert input for mapping renewables acceleration areas under the EU REDIII directive. To promote a collaborative approach to wind energy expansion, Wind4Bio facilitated multi-stakeholder exchanges. It successfully brought together national institutions, municipalities, NGOs, academic bodies, professional associations, and enterprises.

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"Dolores": Symbol of Structural Change and Climate Action

As part of the EUKI Just Transition Lab project, the bucket-wheel excavator "Dolores" was saved from being scrapped in 2023 in eastern Greater Poland (East Wielkopolska). It is now a publicly accessible tourist attraction. The excavator is considered a symbol preserving industrial heritage while promoting a coal-free future and the successful implementation of social structural change. This tourist attraction creates new jobs and promotes sustainable regional development. The idea was born during a study trip to the F60 Museum in Lusatia organised by the EUKI project. A local initiative and the Fundacja Dolores successfully implemented the "Dolores" idea in September 2023. In addition, strong networks of local actors were created to help shape the transition in a socially just manner – in keeping with the Just Transition approach.

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Cut Costs, Boost Comfort: Greece’s First Energy-Smart Kindergarten

In Trikala, EUKI project UPGREAT completed the country’s first Passive-House-certified kindergarten, setting a national precedent for energy-efficient schools. Built in cooperation with the Hellenic Passive House Institute, the building offers year-round comfort with minimal heating and cooling needs, cutting operational costs for the municipality. Now, local authorities, educators, and the construction sector plan to extend the success of the Passivhaus standards to more schools.

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Upcoming Events

13. November 2025

Academy Event
Sokolovska 11, Prague 186 00, CZ

EUKI Regional Networking Event for Czech Republic and Slovakia

19. November 2025

Academy Event
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EUKI Academy Training: AI in Society and at Work

03. December 2025

Academy Event
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Virtual EUKI Academy Matchmaking 2.0 for Climate Collaboration

09.12.25 - 11.12.25

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EUKI Academy Training: Project Management

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