Climate change is not just an environmental issue - it is also a question of justice. The communities that contribute the least to the climate crisis are often the ones experiencing its most severe impacts. Addressing these inequalities requires knowledge, practical skills, and strong local communities. This October, Climate Reality Europe invites you to join the fifth edition of our virtual From Awareness to Action Training European Communities for Climate Justice - a specia

Written by Daniela Ruçi, Hub Leader for Climate Hub Tirana The message came just after my daughter had finished one of her final high school exams. I was waiting for her to come home for lunch, thinking she would be tired after the stress of the state exams. Instead, she sent me a photo from the protest in Tirana. She was there with her friends, in the middle of the crowd, holding a pink flamingo plush toy. It was not just any toy. It was the same flamingo she used to play wi

On May 20, 2026, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a historic resolution affirming that countries have a legal obligation to address climate change. Led by the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, this vote builds on the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) 2025 advisory opinion, which clarified that states must reduce fossil fuel use and tackle global warming. While not legally binding, the ICJ’s opinion is already being used in climate litigation worldwide, reinfor

Almost a month after the Santa Marta Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels, one outcome continues to stand out: France becoming the first developed country to publish a national roadmap for phasing out fossil fuels. Presented during the conference, the roadmap outlines plans to phase out coal by 2030, oil by 2045, and fossil gas by 2050, linking climate action with energy security, economic resilience, and long-term planning. This announcement reflected the broad

By Monika Simon, Nagykanizsa Climate Reality Hub and Lorina Buda, Budapest Climate Reality Hub Hungary’s 12 April election is politically historic not only because it ended Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule, but because it showed that a system which had come to feel entrenched can still be shifted by public will. Tisza’s supermajority means this is more than a change of faces at the top. It opens a rare institutional moment after years of centralised power, confrontation with the E

Cities are on the frontlines of the climate crisis - and they also hold some of the most powerful solutions. Decisions made by mayors today will shape energy systems, transport, housing, and the quality of life for millions of people. That’s why The Climate Reality Project has launched the global “Dear Mayors” campaign - a call from citizens around the world urging city leaders to move faster toward clean, affordable, and fair energy systems. Why this matters Clean energy is

Manfredonia, a picturesque coastal city in Apulia, Italy, carries a heavy history beneath its scenic exterior. Once a hub for fishing and agriculture, the city’s identity was forcibly shifted in 1971 with the arrival of ANIC (Azienda Nazionale Idrogenazione Combustibili), a chemical company within the state-owned energy group ENI . In 1983, EniChem was established, incorporating ANIC as part of an industrial restructuring. It was a significant player in petrochemicals, plast

Across Europe, cities are where climate action becomes real. Decisions about transport, buildings, energy systems, and green spaces are made locally, and these choices shape everyday life for residents. In fact, urban areas are responsible for around 70% of global emissions, which makes cities one of the most important arenas for climate solutions. But understanding what a city is actually doing on climate can sometimes feel complicated. Climate plans are long documents, resp

A broad coalition of 133 organisations, financial institutions, academics and experts - including The Climate Reality Project Europe - has signed an open letter calling on EU policymakers to close a critical loophole in Europe’s sustainable finance rules . At the centre of the debate is the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), a framework that helps classify investment funds as “sustainable,” “transition,” or “ESG.” These labels matter: they guide how billions of

On January 29, The Climate Reality Project Europe hosted a webinar and interactive workshop on climate misinformation, disinformation, and greenwashing . The session brought together experts from science, finance, and advocacy to unpack how misleading climate narratives are evolving and what it will take to rebuild trust at a critical moment for climate action. The webinar was organized by The Climate Reality Project Europe and facilitated by Shooka Bidarian, Regional Organiz

On January 7 it was announced that the Trump administration decided to withdraw the US from 66 international organisations, including the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). This is an unprecedented decision in the history of climate diplomacy which strengthens the anti-scientific approach of the administration and its support for the fossil fuel industry. Below are statements on the decision made by the Fou

Climate Leaders came together through trainings, organized in their cities, launched Climate Hubs, and took part in workshops and campaigns. Together with the Branch, they worked to influence policy and led initiatives in their own communities. Here are some of the highlights that defined our year and that we’re most proud of. A Climate Reality Leadership Training - celebrating 10 Years of the Paris Agreement In March, more than 800 people passionate about climate arrived fro

Written by Shooka Bidarian, Northern Europe Regional Organizer, The Climate Reality Project Europe On Thursday, 27 November, more than a thousand leaders from government, business, academia, and civil society came together in Westminster for a gathering unlike any the UK had hosted before. The National Emergency Briefing set out to do something bold: cut through the noise of misinformation and present the country with the evidence of the escalating climate and nature emergen

Ahead of COP 30, we wrote that the world was entering Belém at a moment of extreme urgency: global temperatures breaching 1.5°C for the first time, only a fraction of countries submitting new NDCs, and current policies still leading us toward a dangerous 2.4 - 2.6°C of warming. We argued that COP 30 needed to shift from promises to implementation - delivering a transition that is Fast, Fair, and Funded . COP30 President Andre Correa do Lago during closing plenary meeting of t

As climate activists worldwide focus on COP 30 unfolding in Belém, Brazil, another city is hosting political debates and votes that will determine the pace of emissions reductions in a region that not long ago promised to become the first climate-neutral continent - Europe. The European Parliament, Source: Unsplash More specifically, under its Green New Deal, the European Union (27 Member States) set out to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. Achieving this requires careful pla