Social Climate Navigator
July 21, 2026
The Social Climate Navigator is an interactive digital tool which clarifies 16 key concepts closely associated with the Social Climate Fund. The Navigator offers more than definitions – it visually illustrates how the social and climate aspects of each concept are interconnected, demonstrating why they cannot be treated in isolation and why both are fundamental to achieving a just and effective green transition.
Empowering vulnerable communities: Practical climate solutions from central and eastern Europe
July 16, 2026
This publication explores practical, scalable investments that support both decarbonisation and vulnerable communities across central and eastern Europe.
RePower the Regions: Ambitious and inclusive clean energy plans for repowering the just transition regions
June 30, 2026
This interactive digital toolkit presents a collection of experiences, lessons and success stories of LIFE project RePower the Regions which was conducted for nearly three years across 16 carbon‑intensive regions working with local communities to support fair and effective clean energy transitions.
Clear rules on nature and water benefit renewable energy development and biodiversity: Joint civil society position paper on the inclusion of the EU Habitats, Birds and Water Framework Directives in the Energy Community Treaty
June 30, 2026
This joint civil society position paper, supported by 78 civil society organisations, provides an insight into why it is crucial to include the relevant provisions of the EU Habitats, Birds and Water Framework Directives in the Energy Community Treaty.
Is the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive delivering for countries in central and eastern Europe?
June 29, 2026
This booklet examines the early impact of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) following the 29 May 2026 transposition deadline, drawing on insights from seven countries in central and eastern Europe.
Waste incineration trends in the Western Balkans: A critical overview of energy and heat generation
April 21, 2026
The following recommendations outline the steps required to advance the decarbonisation of district heating systems, enhance waste management practices and support the development of a truly circular economy.
Towards a just, green and accountable EU budget: Bankwatch’s recommendations for the Committee on Budgets interim report
April 14, 2026
It is crucial for Members of the European Parliament to ensure the next long-term budget genuinely supports a fair green transition, territorial cohesion and democratic accountability.
The weakest link: Towards a transmission grid that supports decarbonisation in the Western Balkans
February 26, 2026
For the Western Balkan countries to speed up their energy transformation, it is crucial to improve their transmission grids.
Priority measures for energy efficiency in buildings: Discussion paper on energy poverty, energy sufficiency and deep renovation in the Western Balkans
January 27, 2026
In the Western Balkans, buildings use more than 40% of energy, and they are poorly insulated, inefficient and reliant on outdated heating systems, leading to energy waste.
Legal, technical and financial challenges facing energy communities in central and eastern Europe
December 29, 2025
This briefing identifies the legal, technical and financial barriers facing energy communities in five EU Member States.
