EUKI Briefing: The State of Renewable Energies in the EU – Insights from Poland and Greece
The EUKI Secretariat organised a get-together for an EUKI Briefing on “The State of Renewable Energies in the EU – Insights from Poland and Greece”. Marcin Ścigan and Effie Korma have been our guests and gave us interesting insights into the topic.
EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive: Guidance for public officers now available in English, Romanian and Bulgarian
This guidance and complementary template aims to support policy makers at regional and municipal level who are confronted with implementing ambitious climate plans, while increasing efforts to boost renovation activities. Both are now available in English, Bulgarian and Romanian.
NGOs and Citizens in Estonia Call on the Prime Minister to Take More Ambitious Action to Achieve Climate Neutrality by 2035
Three Estonian NGOs submitted a citizen initiative in support of climate neutral Estonia by 2035 to Prime Minister Mr Jüri Ratas. They call the Minister and the government to take more ambitious action to fight climate change.
WWF Bulgaria: Just Transition for the Coal-Mining Regions in Southwest Bulgaria
The transition to a low-carbon economy in Europe is happening. A study and a documentary movie present the situation in Southwest Bulgaria.
Proklimatyczna sesja Rady Miasta w Sztumie
Władze miasta Sztum, radni i urzędnicy są nie tylko zainteresowani tym, jakie działania miasto może podjąć w obliczu niekwestionowanych zmian klimatu, ale już realizują wielokierunkowe działania zmierzające do łagodzenia tych zmian i adaptacji do ich skutków.
New report: Scenarios for a just transition in Jiu Valley, Romania
The NGOs Bankwatch Romania and Greenpeace launched a new report, “Just transition in Hunedoara – Economic diversification in a fair and sustainable manner”, outlining scenarios for the post-coal development of Romania’s best known coal region, the Jiu Valley.
Best Energy Scouts Awarded for Efficiency Projects on Crete
Young Energy Europe brought Cretan Energy Scouts together to present their energy efficiency projects and to practically demonstrate how to make businesses climate-friendly. The best projects were chosen by an expert jury.
Report on Good Climate Policy Practices within Transport and Buildings Sectors in the CEE Region
What is the frontier of good policy practices in climate action in transport and buildings sectors in the CEE region? What can the CEE countries learn from each other in this area? The brochure prepared by WiseEuropa, Climate Strategies and Expert Forum in cooperation with national experts from the region presents the answer to these questions based on indicator and policy analysis covering six countries: Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria.
BEACON at European Week of Regions and Cities
The BEACON team with be co-hosting a session entitled Bridging Adaptation and Mitigation: Hands-On Climate Action Across European Municipalities during the European Week of Regions and Cities in Brussels.
Písek and Pirna Discuss Sustainable Mobility
The second climate partnership meeting between Písek (CZ) and Pirna (DE) took place in Písek. The meeting provided a platform for municipal administrators and teachers to exchange on measures to increase sustainable transportation, share experiences with smart city concepts, and collect ideas on how to reduce the number of cars in the central square of Písek.