by András Lukács, Clean Air Action Group (CAAG, Hungary) The decarbonisation of buildings and road transport is high on the EU’s agenda. Two powerful tools, the extension of the EU Emissions Trading System to cover these sectors (ETS2) and the Social Climate Fund (SCF), are expected to contribute significantly to this aim. ETS2 will increase […]
As Central and Eastern European countries prepare for the new EU Emissions Trading System (ETS2) and Social Climate Fund (SCF), common challenges and activities are emerging. Many countries are facing delays in finalizing their Social Climate Plans (SCPs), often due to political factors like elections. In Latvia and Poland, for example, climate plans are being […]
The decarbonisation of buildings and road transport is high on the EU’s agenda. Two powerful tools, the extension of the EU Emissions Trading System to cover these sectors (ETS2) and the Social Climate Fund (SCF) are expected to greatly contribute to this aim. These measures are closely related to households’ daily life, making them socially sensitive and, therefore, prone […]
On March 5, 2025, partners of the project met to discuss national progress on the Social Climate Plan (SCP) and ETS2 implementation. The discussion focused on ongoing challenges, advocacy efforts, and upcoming initiatives. Moving forward, organizations plan to strengthen joint advocacy, hold cross-country webinars, and engage in EU consultations on climate funding. There is a […]
As climate and energy policy continue to evolve across Europe, NGOs remain at the forefront—advocating for stronger measures, engaging with governments, and keeping an eye on the shifting political landscape. This blog post summarizes recent developments, key challenges, and upcoming actions from civil society organizations in Latvia, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Hungary, Romania and at the EU […]
Throughout December, our NGO’s remained active across multiple platforms of policy engagement and advocacy, despite increasing challenges in the current political climate. Monitoring EU Funding Mechanisms We participated in several key Monitoring Committee meetings during the month. Unfortunately, most offered little in terms of transparency or meaningful progress: Climate Dialogue: Shrinking Civic Space A meeting […]