A Just Transition Mechanism to bolster EU’s climate ambition

Today the European Commission has revealed the first act of the European Green Deal, the Just Transition Mechanism, a funding scheme set to address the investment needs of Europe’s regions […]

Read more 14/01/2020

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Position paper on Just Transition for those depending on fossil resource extraction and combustion

A just transition means delivering the socio-economic transformation required to address climate change, whilst reducing inequalities in the most affected regions and ensuring the costs and benefits of the transition are spread […]

Read more 20/12/2019

Position paper Energy transition Financing the transition

Letter to EU leaders ahead of December European Council

This is a joint letter from a number of European Civil Society Networks to Heads of State and Government ahead of European Council on 12-13 December, asking them to safeguard […]

Read more 12/12/2019

Letter Financing the transition

Recommendations to increase the climate ambition of the next EU budget

To make the proposed European Green Deal a reality, the EU must agree on an EU budget that supports climate neutrality and uses 40% of its funds to support climate […]

Read more 12/12/2019

Report Financing the transition

Time is ripe to align EU policies with Paris Climate Agreement

It’s the new Commission’s first weeks in office and climate is in the spotlight, with a European Green Deal expected to be tabled on 11 December. To succeed, the deal […]

Read more 09/12/2019

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Briefing: How is the transition to a climate-neutral economy made just?

With the current level of the climate crisis, a global transition to a low-carbon economy is an urgent necessity, rather than an option. According to the IPCC 1.5°C special report (SR15), […]

Read more 01/12/2019

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EIB: fossil fuel tap almost closed

Today the EU Member States, who are the owners of the European Investment Bank, voted in favour of a new energy lending policy which would considerably limit loans to fossil […]

Read more 14/11/2019

Press release Financing the transition

Overview of EU funding sources to build climate neutral economies

The transition to a climate-neutral economy means learning new skills, innovating and implementing new technologies, renewing our infrastructure and cutting dependence on fossil fuels.

Read more 30/10/2019

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Just Transition funding needs to support real transitions

According to draft conclusions of the European Council, EU leaders meeting today and tomorrow look forward to a proposal from the European Commission to establish a Just Transition Fund.

Read more 17/10/2019

Press release Financing the transition

EU leaders can land the European Green Deal in the EU budget

Media advisory The new president of the European Commission von der Leyen has made the European Green Deal a top priority for the European Union. Her political commitments put a […]

Read more 13/10/2019

Press release Financing the transition