Bridging European and Local Climate Action (BEACON)
Municipalities and local actors are the change makers for climate action. This video presents the BEACON project and highlights the importance of exchanging good practices among municipalities, national policy-makers and schools.

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Accelerating Climate Action, Strengthening Europe
The first EUKI brochure provides information about its objectives and how the climate initiative works, the selection procedure and how the exchange of knowledge is organised at the EUKI Academy. The wide range of projects in the eight EUKI core areas and the growing EUKI community are also presented.
Just Transition for the Coal-Mining Regions in Southwest Bulgaria
The need for an energy transition is obvious, but how can be ensured that the process is just? Read the report on coal-mining regions in Southwest Bulgaria and learn more about the concept of a “just transition”.
New EUKI video
Our new video gives a brief introduction to the European Climate Initiative (EUKI) and presents its objectives, instruments as well as selected project examples. Browse through our homepage to learn more about EUKI.

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EUKI Supports Climate Action in Europe
More than 140 implementation partners are active in 64 projects in 24 countries of the European Union. They contribute essentially to Euopean climate protection and cross-border cooperation in the EU. Get to know our projects and browse through our interactive map of Europe.

The European Climate Initiative (EUKI)

The EUKI is a project financing instrument by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU). It is the overarching goal of the EUKI to foster climate cooperation within the European Union in order to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. It does so through strengthening across-border dialogue and cooperation as well as exchange of knowledge and experience.

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EUKI News

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Gruppenfoto mit Energiescouts im Haus der Deutschen Wirtschaft

2. July 2019 / News report

Europe's best Energy Scouts

A basket with different kinds of vegetables

24. June 2019 / News report

Avoid, Reduce, Substitute – Climate Action in the School Canteen

Vegetable display at farmers market in Piedimonte. You can see oranges, peppers, potatoes, artichokes and other vegetables and fruits.

21. June 2019 / News report

Local Farmers’ Markets in Sicily

EUKI on Twitter

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The European Climate Initiative (EUKI) of the German Environment Ministry (BMU) fosters cooperations within the EU to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions

Wie funktioniert #Klimaschutz in der Fränkischen Schweiz? Energieexperten aus den polnischen Landkreisen Bialystok und Hajnówka besuchten das fränkische Ebermannstadt und lernten mehr über lokale Initiativen.

Mehr über den Besuch bei @inFranken ➡️ https://t.co/0iYjKONs8P

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2.05 MWh of electricity⚡️ are saved annually in a @kaufland distribution center in Bulgaria🇧🇬, thanks to the #EUKI Energy Scouts. Around 3,000 LED modules have been installed to replace inefficient fluorescent lamps💡.

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#EUKI means being part of a network 💪 Watch the interview with Ilias Savvakis addressing the importance of promoting #ClimateAction and how #BEACON empowers municipal representatives ➡️ https://t.co/bbbzCMkuVA @NavigantEnergy @adelphi_berlin