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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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15 January 2026

Potential of Hydrogen Technologies in Poland, Bulgaria, Lithuania, and Albania

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06 January 2026

Paludiculture: A Practical Guide for Landowners

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05 January 2026

Transforming Mobility in our Communities

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05 January 2026

Climate Bridges Network Meets in Sarajevo

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17 December 2025

From Plans to Reality: Slovaks Learning from Austria’s Wind Energy Experience

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17 December 2025

Advancing Community Energy Frameworks in Hungary

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17 December 2025

Community Energy Development in Czechia

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17 December 2025

Policy Package for a Socially Just Renovation of Residential Buildings

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

Online Consultation Mechanism for Wind Energy Projects

The online consultation tool developed during the Wind4Bio project was presented to 63 participants. These included regional representatives as well as stakeholders from the private sector, local communities, and NGOs who attended three national workshops in Greece, Latvia, and Poland. The utilization of the tool will help environmental and civil society organizations to identify biodiversity threats during the life cycle of wind energy projects. The consultation mechanism allows an earlier identification of biodiversity threats, leading to a more effective and proactive risk mitigation strategy, through the involvement of local communities and environmental NGOs in monitoring and mitigating the impact of wind farms on biodiversity. As a result, the consultation mechanism is expected to increase transparency and curb local opposition to wind energy projects by making civil society an integral part of wind energy planning and biodiversity preservation. Following the workshops, the online mechanism will be pilot tested by Region of Western Greece Region in Greece and Zemgale Planning Region in Latvia, in the framework of the Interreg Europe project BIOWIND.

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Municipal energy management reduces consumption and emissions measurably

In the EUKI project "Municipal Energy Management", municipalities in Bulgaria, Germany, Lithuania and Slovenia demonstrated how structured energy monitoring contributes directly to climate protection. Using practical tools and training, local administrations were able to translate the energy data they collected into concrete measures. In 61 public buildings, optimised heating controls and more efficient lighting led to 1.5 million kWh of energy saved and 478 tonnes less CO₂ - a reduction in consumption of 7.3% and emissions of 8.5%. The impact is long-lasting: 13 municipalities have committed to introducing permanent energy management and further expanding their capacities - a sustainable impetus for climate-friendly municipal administration.

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Križevci launches Croatia’s first Climate Action Plan for Agriculture

Through EUKI project Smart Organic Food Initiative (SOFI), the city of Križevci has developed Croatia’s first Climate Action Plan for Agriculture. Officially adopted in February 2025, the plan proposes concrete measures for municipalities, producers, farmers, and consumers to reduce agricultural emissions and promote sustainable soil management.The project strengthened local actors’ understanding of the link between soil health, biodiversity, and climate change. A thesis by a student at the University of Križevci confirmed that SOFI significantly raised community awareness of sustainable agriculture and climate action.The plan supports environmentally friendly farming practices that help lower CO₂ emissions over time and serves as a model for similar initiatives across Southeast Europe.

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Budapest's Solar Cadastre: Clear as Day for the Energy Transition

The EUKI project "Low carbon investments in Budapest" has created the first comprehensive solar cadastre for Budapest. This has analysed the photovoltaic potential of 345,000 roof surfaces - a total of 5,000 MW of installable capacity. This data-based foundation significantly exceeds the city's previous expansion targets and enables targeted investments in a low-carbon future. By the end of 2023, over 100,000 people had already used the platform - a clear signal of public interest and the need for comprehensible tools for the energy transition.

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WiseEuropa honored with Energy Transformation Leader 2025 Award

At a gala held by the Polish Climate Congress, WiseEuropa was honored with the Energy Transformation Leader 2025 award. The organisation received the award for its efforts to protect biodiversity in wind energy within EUKI project Wind4Bio. The Climate Congress is the largest business congress in Poland focused on investments impacting the achievement of climate goals. The Congress held the gala on March 25, 2025, in Warsaw to honor individuals and organisations driving the green transformation. These activities were recognized by esteemed Polish organisations such as the National Energy Conservation Agency and the National Center for Research and Development who are represented on the jury.

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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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Energy Scouts Drive Efficiency in North Macedonian Steelworks

Two Energy Scouts, Eleonora Jovanovska and Tijana Shaleva, achieved remarkable energy and CO2 reductions at MAKSTIL steelworks in Skopje, North Macedonia. Through their project, they identified the potential to optimise the electric arc furnace (EAF) by implementing an Eccentric Bottom Tapping (EBT) system. This system significantly reduced energy consumption, saving 12 GWh of electricity annually and cutting CO2 emissions by 6,700 tons. The changes will also save approximately 2 million euros per year in operational costs, with an investment payback period of just 2.58 years. The project earned Eleonora and Tijana recognition as "Best Energy Scouts of the Year" in North Macedonia. Their work not only demonstrated practical solutions but also highlighted the role of Energy Scouts in driving industrial sustainability and efficiency.

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New Framework Conditions for Energy Communities and Data-Driven Refurbishment Policy

The CONGREGATE project provided important political and institutional impetus for the energy transition in Central and South Eastern Europe. In the Czech Republic, the project work led to amendments to the Energy Act, which integrated the EU RES II (Renewable Energy Sources Directive II) and EMD (EU Electricity Market Design Reform) directives. Since 1 January 2023, a new regulation has allowed the use and sharing of solar power in apartment buildings for the first time, making energy communities legally possible and strengthening the participation of citizens in the energy transition. At the same time, the project became institutionally anchored in Croatia: the CONGREGATE data collection methodology was incorporated into the National Reconstruction and Resilience Programme (NPOO). This will ensure the systematic collection and analysis of energy and building data across the entire residential sector in future - a key step towards effective national energy management and the targeted financing of refurbishment measures.

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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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EUKI Community Kick-off Event 2026 

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