Our Impact

For 15 years, a growing number of philanthropies have put their trust in the ECF’s proven track record of impact and our people-centred approach to achieving climate progress. We drive dialogue with businesses, governments, and civil society, and forge connections between the climate community and those working in fields like human rights, health, education, social justice and the cultural sphere.

Thanks to the generous support of our donors, we act as a field catalyst for climate action in Europe and across the globe.

  • As a strategic grant-maker, we fund a diverse range of over 700 partners, collaborating with them to identify and support interventions that will get us closer to climate safety.
  • As a network enabler, we foster a stronger, more resilient network by helping our partners build their capacities and create new connections. We also incubate and sustain new organisations, platforms, and coalitions to fill gaps in the climate ecosystem.
  • As a narrative shaper, we use strategic communications to inform key decision-makers, foster discussion on climate, and strengthen broad-based support for climate action. With a network spanning the political spectrum in countries across Europe and the world, we drive dialogue with business, governments, and civil society.
  • As a thought leader, we work with our partners to set the agenda and co-develop impactful strategies for climate action. We also convene, coordinate, and connect diverse actors from across the climate community and beyond.

Together with our funders and partners who share our vision and believe in the value of our network, we’ve helped Europe make critical climate progress.

01.09.2023

2022 annual report: Advancing climate action for a green, democratic & peaceful Europe

Europe has demonstrated extraordinary resilience in the face of continued economic and security crises. Our 2022 annual report emphasises the remarkable effectiveness of our network in making progress and maintaining high ambitions against the backdrop of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine…

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26.04.2023

Fast heat pump roll-out will unlock big socio-economic and climate benefits

Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine and unprecedented energy price hikes, Europe has known more than ever that it needs to wean itself off expensive, polluting and volatile fossil fuels. Europe’s buildings are big gas customers accounting for 40% of…

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10.11.2022

Private: Long Term Strategies key to delivering climate ambition

This report presents the findings from the first comprehensive assessment of the 22 long-term strategies (LTSs) of EU Member States available as of March 2022. It is complemented by a briefing that summarises the key findings and recommendations. The analysis…

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Upholding climate action in the European elections

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