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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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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

02 June 2026

The AGRIC Project Took Part in EUKICON26

#EUKIworks

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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Integrated Policies Improving the Air Quality in Plovdiv

EUKI ClimAct CEE project supported the Bulgarian city of Plovdiv in improving air quality for its citizens through the development of evidence-based climate policies. Through the successful pilot project, the city has transitioned toward lower-emission urban development. It analysed the energy consumption and emissions of the Trakia district and created a roadmap for a Decarbonised and Low-Emission Zone (DLEZ). The analyses helped to implement concrete measures in Trakia and support political decision-making processes. Today, they serve as the basis for assessing measures to reduce traffic in the city centre and for a planned ban on fossil fuel heating systems by 2030. The project has created an important foundation to ensure that local climate action measures can be based on robust data and well-founded decisions in the future. This strategic plan was continued by the City Council and the Plovdiv Energy Agency as part of the GINNGER project, funded by Horizon Europe.

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Advancing Inclusive Social Climate Plans

Bulgaria’s draft Climate Social Plan (SCP) has been adapted through the work of the EUKI project ClimateFairMonitor partners to make it more effective, fairer and more inclusive. It provides for tiered financial support for energy-efficiency refurbishments. Particularly vulnerable, low-income households will have their costs covered in full, whilst other households may receive grants of up to 40 per cent of the renovation costs. This is intended to encourage energy-efficient renovations in more residential buildings, thereby strengthening social equity and maximising the positive impact of the measures.

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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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