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🚀 Climate action in the Western Balkans just got a boost: The Austrian Development Agency launched its partnership with EUKI

The Western Balkans face a dual challenge: high emissions from coal-dependent energy and a lack of local capacity to implement climate solutions. Now, ADA and EUKI are joining forces to drive a just, green transition in the Western Balkans. In practice, that means less energy costs, more accessible renewable energy, and less textile waste.

ADA is Austria’s federal agency for development cooperation and humanitarian aid. ADA joins EUKI within the framework of International Partnerships Austria. EUKI is an initiative of the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN), which has been implemented since 2017.

With ADA’s co-financing, EUKI is able to fund three additional projects. These projects are designed to create tangible impact on the ground:

✅ SENCO supports municipalities, photovoltaic installers, and citizens in Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, and Albania. The project enables them to set up renewable energy communities. By reducing legal and technical barriers, it makes solar energy more accessible to local communities.

✅ Green Booster turns climate action plans into action in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Montenegro. It pilots energy-efficient renovations in homes and introduces energy management systems in public utility companies, saving energy and costs.

✅ Circular Textile Balkans reduces textile waste in North Macedonia and Kosovo. The projects supports municipalities in making their waste management more efficient. It sets up thrift shops and turns textile waste into new textiles.

See how these projects will make a difference 👉 https://www.euki.de/en/news/the-austrian-development-agency-and-euki-are-joining-forces/

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From expert knowledge to catchy stories: This is what stood out in the two-day communication strategy training in Bucharest

🎯 Communication is not a one way road, said science communication researcher Ada Roseti. Its knowing your audience, targeted messaging and refining your stories after you received feedback from your audience.

The participants met Florin Zubaşcu, Executive Editor of Science|Business, and Dan Duca, Editorial Director of HotNews and Co-founder of SNOOP. The editors made the EUKI projects take over the perspective of journalists, what journalists need from climate action projects to tell their stories.
Both agreed that successful climate stories connect to real-life experiences of people. Effective communication is more than sharing information. It requires building trust and timely messages to the audience.

🎤 Istrate Silviu (aka Faiar), content creator and social activist, joined the workshop to share what it needs to reach out to your audience on social media. Translating expert knowledge to stories that everyone can connect to is crucial. Or as he put it: decomplexify your message.

As we always say: Do good and talk about it. Find future communication trainings on our website 👉https://www.euki.de/en/euki-academy/

Thank you to all EUKI project communicators who joined this two-day workshop. Let's get your message out! Thank you to Ada Roseti and Sorin Cebotari for your great facilitation.

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🎙️ Join our EUKI Academy Web Seminar on the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU!

In this 𝗘𝗨𝗞𝗜 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝗯 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿, we will explore the climate and energy priorities of the upcoming Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU.

From 1 July 2026, Ireland will begin its eighth Council Presidency. In the context of rising energy prices, ongoing geopolitical challenges and the EU’s climate goals, this presidency is a chance. It offers a valuable opportunity to advance a European security agenda that will facilitate the global phase-out of fossil fuels and the development of the post-2030 climate and energy framework.🌍

📅 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 29 June 2026
🕚 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 14:00–15:30 (CEST)
💻 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Online

During the web seminar you will:
💡 Gain insights into the climate and energy priorities of the upcoming Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU
🌍 Explore the role of the Presidency in advancing Europe's climate ambitions and energy transition
🤝 Discuss how civil society can engage with and contribute to the Presidency’s agenda

🎤 We are delighted to welcome these speakers:
🔹Chiara Martinelli, CAN Europe
🔹Philip Nugent, EU, International and Marine Affairs, Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment, Government of Ireland
🔹Klitos Papastylianou, Terra Cypria
🔹Jerry Mac Evilly, Friends of the Earth Ireland
🔹Sven Harmeling, CAN Europe
🔹Arianna Labasin, European Environmental Bureau
🔹Dr Ciara Brennan, Environmental Justice Network Ireland

🔗 Register via the link on our website: https://www.euki.de/en/events/irish-presidency-of-the-council-of-the-eu/

This web seminar is organised by the EUKI Academy in cooperation with Climate Action Network Europe (CAN Europe), Stop Climate Chaos, Irish Environmental Network and the European Environmental Bureau - EEB

We look forward to your participation!

✏️ Apply Now: EUKI Advisory Intern at the European Climate Initiative (EUKI).

Are you passionate about European climate and energy policy? Do you enjoy working on international projects? We are looking for an intern to join the EUKI advisory team in Berlin from 𝟭 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝘁𝗼 𝟯𝟭 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳.

In this role, you will:

🔍Research current EU climate and energy policy developments
💡Support the EUKI call for project ideas and the technical supervision of climate projects
🎓Help organise webinars, training sessions and networking events through the EUKI Academy
📊Prepare project data and research for project partners and the whole EUKI community
🧠Contribute to knowledge management, data maintenance and internal innovation projects, e.g. digitalisation and AI.

Applications can be submitted in German or English. German at C1 level is required. Apply by 15 June 2026 and contribute to climate action across Europe 👉 https://lnkd.in/eWpGZMcd

📬 Our May Newsletter is out!
In this edition, we look back at Hashtag , where the EUKI community gathered in Berlin to exchange ideas, best-practices, and impact stories to double down on climate action in Europe. Explore the highlights in our EUKICON26 report. Also, discover new blogposts and publications from EUKI projects.

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂:
🌍 Explore the highlights of the Hashtag in the newly published conference report.
🎓 Register now for the 𝗘𝗨𝗞𝗜 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 (22–24 June). This interactive online training offers practical tools on leadership, communication, decision-making, and team management.
🤝 The Austrian Development Agency (ADA) recently launched its partnership with EUKI. ADA finances three projects in the Western Balkans.
💡 The EUKI-funded ELCA project shares lessons learned on strengthening local climate governance and turning climate strategies into action on the ground.
🏠 Discover how the EUKI project Invisible Buildings transforms vacant buildings in Greece, Croatia, and Slovenia into energy-efficient and affordable homes.
.. and more!

Discover more about the EUKICON26 key insights in our report 👇https://lnkd.in/egttdCtb

Sign up here for the upcoming EUKI newsletter 👇 https://www.euki.de/en/project-funding/

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The EUKICON26 report is out! Read it here ⬇️

At a time of growing urgency in climate policy and a shifting political landscape, the decarbonisation efforts of the EU and its industries face increasing pressure from external competitors. Security, resilience, and competitiveness have become a higher priority on Europe’s political agenda.

At the over 200 experts from climate policy and practice discussed how to double down on climate action in this changed political context. Together, we tackled questions like
🔹What is needed to make the EU stick with its strong climate targets and actually meet them?
🔹How can climate and security policy be aligned to achieve mutual benefits?
🔹How can European industrial, trade and investment policies harness climate action as a driver of sustainable growth and strategic autonomy?

Dive into the report to read about discussions, keynotes, and workshop outcomes at EUKICON26 that addressed these questions. 👉https://www.euki.de/en/euki-publications/eukicon26-doubling-down-on-climate-action/

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How EU Member States can design effective methane mitigation plans 📋

Methane emissions are a critical lever for achieving EU climate goals. EUKI project 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗘𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗔𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 supports Lithuania, Poland, and Romania in developing tailored mitigation plans with knowledge, tools, and policy recommendations.

Their new publication "Methane Mitigation Action Plans – Guidelines for EU Member States" offers a structured framework for designing national action plans. It covers emissions quantification, target setting, and monitoring systems, while emphasizing cross-sector coordination and alignment with EU policies like the Global Methane Pledge.

👉 Read the full guideline here: https://www.euki.de/en/euki-publications/methane-mitigation-action-plans-guidelines-for-eu-member-states/

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✨ Welcome to the EUKI Community: Transforming Invisible Buildings 🏚️➡️🏡

The project Transforming Invisible Buildings reduces emissions by reactivating empty properties to avoid the need for new buildings in Zagreb, Ljubljana and Athens. This will create affordable housing and make these cities more resource-efficient.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀:
✓ Reduced embodied carbon from avoided construction
✓ Tested policy instruments for reactivating empty buildings
✓ Strengthened One-Stop-Shop services
✓ Replication in six additional cities

👉 Learn more about this EUKI project: https://www.euki.de/en/euki-projects/transforming-invisible-buildings/

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🌍 Join Our Team: EUKI Academy Intern at the European Climate Initiative (EUKI) Are you passionate about climate action, enjoy organising events, and want to help build capacity for climate actors across Europe? We are looking for an intern to join the EUKI Academy Team in Berlin from 𝟭 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝘁𝗼 𝟯𝟭 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳.

In this role, you will:

📅 Support the preparation and implementation of networking events in Central & Eastern Europe
🤝 Assist in planning and conceptualising networking formats with partner organisations across Europe
💻 Help organise webinars and virtual expert events on climate and energy policy topics
💡 Conduct research on climate and energy policy in Central and Eastern Europe, including interviews with partner organisations
🎓 Contribute to designing and implementing EUKI Academy trainings

Applications can be submitted in German or English. German at C1 level is required. Apply by 8 June 2026 and help strengthen climate action across Europe 👉 https://jobs.giz.de/index.php?ac=jobad&id=78433&language=2

✨ Welcome to the EUKI Community: �BrightRoof – Solar Power for Public Buildings ☀️🏛️�

Municipalities in Bulgaria and Greece gain practical tools to deploy rooftop solar on public buildings. BrightRoof accelerates photovoltaic installations by addressing regulatory barriers, building capacity and demonstrating feasible solutions in pilot cities.�

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀:
✓ Policy recommendations for national implementation
✓ Municipal capacity strengthened
✓ Practical guidance documents
✓ Pilot feasibility studies completed

👉 Learn more about this EUKI project: https://www.euki.de/en/euki-projects/brightroof-solar-power-for-public-buildings/

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