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.
Prosumer paradox: How outdated grids undermine energy poverty efforts in central and eastern Europe
September 5, 2025
Outdated and underinvested grids in the Czech Republic, Poland and Romania are blocking households from fully benefiting from renewable energy programmes and exacerbating energy poverty. This briefing highlights shared challenges, from capacity constra
From solar roofs to shared power: Pioneering community energy in the Czech Republic
August 25, 2025
Community energy pioneers know that much hard work is needed before they can seamlessly share power between one another. In spite of all obstacles, they believe the project is worth it.
Why the EU budget needs a democratic reset – a Czech civil society perspective
July 25, 2025
As the European Union begins shaping its post-2027 budget – the next multiannual financial framework – the challenges ahead are significant. From accelerating climate change to geopolitical tensions and conflicts, the EU needs a budget that is both responsive and forward-looking. Yet, despite the far-reaching impact these decisions will have on millions of Europeans, the process by which they are made still falls short of being truly democratic.
Estfeed Datahub: Powering Estonia’s digital energy future
July 10, 2025
As our energy systems shift towards decentralisation and renewable energy sources, it’s becoming increasingly important for energy markets to be open, understandable, and accessible to everyone, including large companies, local communities, and individuals. Transparency and easy access to energy data play a key role in this transition. In Estonia, the Estonian Green Movement is working to raise public awareness and capacity around this topic.
Restoring the Dnipro: Ukraine’s water crisis and the path to Europe
July 1, 2025
The critical task of protecting and preserving Ukraine’s water resources presents significant challenges. To address these issues, the environmental community has initiated discussions on implementing effective water management across the country, with a particular focus on rehabilitating its principal waterway – the Dnipro River.
LIFE for nature: Why Europe’s flagship environmental programme must remain part of the next EU budget
June 26, 2025
Our publication showcases successful LIFE-funded projects from Croatia, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia and Slovenia. These inspiring examples demonstrate the programme’s positive impact on a wide range of ecosystems – and why it must continue to support nature in the next EU budget.
Electrification of Riga’s heat supply brings balance to national grid
June 24, 2025
Riga’s main heat supplier, RĪGAS SILTUMS, is taking steps to transform the city’s heat supply. Having recently implemented a major electrification project, the company is now exploring options to introduce a pioneering heat storage solution for the Latvian capital.
Landmark deal ends 28-year Bulgaria motorway dispute with agreement to protect Kresna Gorge
June 16, 2025
28 years since the Struma motorway project in Bulgaria started, the Save Kresna Gorge coalition, Road Infrastructure Agency and Ministry of Environment and Water have reached a landmark agreement to implement the final section of the motorway outside the Kresna Gorge.
Navigating the complexities of EU funds: Bulgaria’s struggle
June 13, 2025
The mid-term review was intended as a mechanism to address implementation issues and reallocate resources to priority areas. In reality, however, it has taken a very different turn.
