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Industrial Policy Ambitions in a Green European Framework The European Commission aims to establish the CID as a cornerstone for achieving decarbonisation, thereby complementing the European Green Deal’s net-zero targets as well as innovation and competitiveness needs outlined in the Draghi report. Marzena Rogalska, Principal Adviser for Industrial Decarbonisation at DG CLIMA, emphasised that the […]

Based on your experience with the Wind4Bio project, which approaches have been particularly successful in gaining people’s acceptance of wind energy?  The Wind4Bio project aimed to address public opposition to wind farms in Greece, Poland and Latvia, primarily due to concerns about biodiversity impacts. Despite general public support for wind energy, local communities and environmental […]

Energy-poor households, transport users and micro-enterprises in the European Union are particularly affected by the costs of the green transition. Improving the energy efficiency of buildings or switching to renewable energies often exceeds the financial capacities of households or enterprises. Zero or low-emission mobility is not yet available, accessible or affordable for everyone.   That’s why […]

With its focus on raising awareness about the European Green Deal and strengthening local capacity for just transition, the project delivered tangible results by empowering communities, authorities, and civil society organisations in seven countries: Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Poland and Slovakia, involving Germany as well. Several months after its conclusion, the outcomes are […]

Could you explain the goals of your project in simple terms, perhaps as you would to a non-expert audience or even children? The main goal of the RenewStart for Hydrogen Technologies project is to raise awareness about mitigating climate change by promoting the integration of renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar power, with hydrogen […]

Focus of the Polish Presidency: Driving Decarbonisation and Energy Security The Polish Presidency comes at a crucial point in time for EU policy. With the inauguration of the new EU Commission, the next months are characterised by landmark decisions and major upcoming EU programmes. Representative of the European Commission in Warsaw Izabela Zygmunt outlined the […]

On 11 December, the EUKI Academy hosted its first “Matchmaking Event” for climate action collaboration. The goal of the event was to create a platform for networking, sharing project ideas, and exploring potential partnerships. More than 70 participants from various organisations working on climate action in 25 European countries took part in this dynamic event. […]

Agroforestry, an agricultural practice which integrates trees into agricultural systems, currently accounts for 9% of the agricultural area in Europe. However, within Europe, there is a significant divide in the practice between western and eastern Europe. While deeply rooted in agricultural history across Europe, eastern regions influenced by the Soviet Union in the 20th century […]

The event started with a networking session, followed by three thematic inputs on transport, agriculture, and heating. Experts shared insights into the region’s challenges and opportunities, highlighting positive examples like Lithuania’s heating sector transformation. Participants exchanged strategies to overcome obstacles.   Transport Decarbonization Challenges  Martynas Nagevicius, President of the Lithuanian Renewable Energy Confederation, highlighted the urgent […]

Offshore wind energy represents a crucial opportunity for the Black Sea region to improve its energy security, accelerate the decarbonisation of the region’s economy, and open new opportunities for the economic development of coastal communities. Yet, this requires the urgent overcoming of the governance deficits preventing the faster deployment of the offshore wind energy potential. […]