Engaging the public in nature restoration: Estonia’s citizen-science approach blazes a trail
November 21, 2025
A new citizen-science trail at Estonia’s restored Kõrsa bog shows how involving communities directly can transform nature restoration into an accessible, collaborative and trusted process.
From cost to value: How EU funds can boost biowaste circularity in central and eastern Europe from 2027
November 11, 2025
Biowaste, the largest component of municipal waste, is the second-biggest source of methane – a gas 80 times more potent than carbon dioxide over 20 years.
Cutting off the branch we’re sitting on: Urgent course correction needed on EU biodiversity financing to secure the EU’s natural resilience
October 31, 2025
Halfway through the implementation period of the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030, evidence is mounting that the EU and its Member States are not on track to fulfil their commitments.
Race to the top: Reform and investment proposals for the Social Climate Plans
October 31, 2025
EU Member States are now finalising their national social climate plans in order to access the EUR 86.7 billion Social Climate Fund from 1 January 2026.
Preferential status for hydrogen infrastructure could cement Europe’s dependence on fossil gas
October 29, 2025
As the European Commission puts the final touches on a list of priority energy projects brimming with hydrogen infrastructure, both civil society and EU agencies are warning that a hydrogen expansion risks undermining the energy transition.
Open Letter to Participants of High-Level Decision-Making Meeting on the 2nd PCI/PMI List
October 23, 2025
In an open letter ahead of the October 2025 meeting of the EU’s High-Level Decision-Making body on the Projects of Common Interest and Projects of Mutual interest list, Bankwatch and 33 civil society groups warn that the process could be fuelling the EU’s misguided dash for hydrogen, further entrenching dependence on fossil gas and sabotaging Europe’s energy transition.
The future of biodiversity financing: Where does it stand in the next EU budget
October 14, 2025
This briefing explains what the next EU budget proposal may mean for funding projects which focus on nature restoration and protection.
Six Member States looking to expand gas, waste and nuclear energy with billions from EU climate fund
October 6, 2025
Intended to drive the energy transition in the EU’s lower-income Member States, the Modernisation Fund has been doling out billions to fossil gas and other harmful energy infrastructure.
EU cohesion policy funding and the housing crisis: Leveraging building renovations for fair and affordable housing
September 30, 2025
EU-funded building renovations can do more than just reduce emissions.
Community Visioning: A guide to Co-creating Clean Energy Futures
September 25, 2025
This guide can support you in designing and running visioning workshops that fit your community. It also offers opportunities to reflect on the role visioning can play in your energy planning.
