Publications

Decarbonisation of the Industrial Sector- Sustainable Finance as an Opportunity?

The decarbonisation of the industrial sector is considered as one of the most difficult tasks for realising a net zero emissions economy. Heavy industries like steel or cement production need to be both modernised and rethought.

In this paper, EUKI project Sustainable Finance for Industry Decarbonisation identifies industry, policy and financial barriers to the decarbonisation of the Hungarian industrial sector and concludes with possible solutions.

Sustainable Finance for Industry Decarbonisation

Policy Recommendations for Slovenian Forestry Policy and Legislation

Forests will contribute significantly to coping with climate change. However, the role of forests and forestry in policy and legislation is not sufficiently visible.

EUKI project Forest for Future therefore published recommendations on how to integrate climate change mitigation and adoption measures into national forestry and climate policies in Slovenia. They touch on forestry management, legislation, conservation or education.

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Forests for Future

Report on Webseminar “Efficient Allocation of EU Funds in CEE”

EU funding is a key instrument for achieving the EU’s climate goals. In recent years, spending on sustainable and green projects has increased massively.

This presentation includes examples of effective and ineffective practices of EU-funded projects in Hungary, Bulgaria, Slovenia and Poland that were presented by experts of the EUKI project “Directing EU Funds towards Climate Neutrality during the EUKI Academy webseminar “Efficient Allocation of EU Funds in CEE” on 27 March 2023. This report summarises the key points of the seminar.

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Forest Management Planning Guidelines

Forests are linked to climate change in two ways: Climate change has an impact on forest development and management. On the other hand, forests play an important role in the process of climate change mitigation. Taking action to achieve mitigation and adaptation objectives is becoming one of the core tasks of the forestry sector. 

Based on results of forest development modelling and existing scientific findings, the EUKI project Forests for Future published guidelines for climate change mitigation and adaption in Slovenian forests.

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Forests for Future

REFE Final Report

Although environmentalism is on the rise throughout Europe, consumerism and mass production are still deeply rooted in large parts of Romanian society.

Over two years, EUKI project REFE – Reducing Ecological Footprints through Eco-Awareness worked to increase the knowledge of young people on long-term consequences of climate change and on how to live a sustainable lifestyle. This is their final report, recapitulating their methods and outcomes.

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REFE – Reducing Ecological Footprints through Eco-Awareness

How to bring Solar Energy into your City

The Adriatic region has a high solar energy potential. Compared to the other European regions, this potential is still not fully utilised especially for the electricity generation in urban areas.

This guide by EUKI project Solar Adria is based on results from stakeholder surveys conducted in Croatia, Slovenia and Montenegro. It suggests approaches and methods on how to raise the awareness and knowledge about solar power utilisation and how to encourage the promotion of the development on a local scale.

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Solar Adria

Facilitating Energy Efficiency Measures in Vulnerable Households

This toolkit by EUKI project EnPover is an outcome of the EnPover municipalities project which aims to support cites in tackling energy poverty. It provides practical tips on identifying the most vulnerable households and planning concrete to implement low-cost and no-cost energy efficiency improvements in targeted households. It not only provides ready-to-use tools for tackling energy poverty on the local level, but also references to relevant and inspiring good practices alongside supporting materials.

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EnPover– Alleviating Energy Poverty in Municipalities

Test Your Ecological Footprint

This test measures your personal ecological footprint. It includes eight main categories that show how human activities and consumption affect the environment. The test directly analyses water consumption, means of transport, living conditions and electricity consumption, and indirectly the impact of goods consumption (food, clothing). Some answers are rated negatively because they have a positive impact on the environment, which reduces the overall score. The score is converted to the number of planets it would take to support the entire population if all residents exhibited the tester’s current behavior. The test can be re-run by making minor or major changes to see how those changes improve the environmental footprint.

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REFE – Reducing Ecological Footprints through Eco-Awareness

Shakespeare and the Golden Toad

This theatre play was developed and written by the REFE project members. The aim of the piece is to playfully make young people aware of the urgency of waking up to impending ecological disasters in order to avoid them. The play ends with a plea to the audience not to stay in their seats but take action and shift their priorities towards protecting climate and nature.

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REFE – Reducing Ecological Footprints through Eco-Awareness

Cyclurban+ Lessons Learned Report 2022

It is inevitable that cities improve eco-friendly and sustainable transportation alternatives in the future. This is important not only from an environmental perspective but also from an urban development point of view by organising urban space in a way that supports all interests, favours road safety and reduces emissions.

This lessons-learned report by EUKI project Cyclurban+ highlights its pilot-cases and possible measures for local authorities. All are designed to improve the cycling infrastructure whether with political, financial or social approaches and were developed and tested in the course of project. Several examples give evidence that they were successful.

Cyclurban+: Mobility Change, not Climate Change