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Why “Green” EU Investment Funds Should Not Finance New Fossil Fuels
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
Feb 231 min read


What we built together in 2025
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
Dec 22, 20255 min read


From London to Vienna: How Campaigners Fought Fossil Finance This Spring
Author: Klara Butz, Finance Campaigner at The Climate Reality Project Europe Spring is coming to an end, and so is the season of shareholder meetings. These annual general meetings (AGMs) are like corporate birthday parties: companies host their own events, applaud themselves for the profits they’ve made, and get cheered on by shareholders eager for dividends. But as you might know, campaigners like me love to crash these fossil-fueled champagne parties. We bring reality back
Jun 2, 20253 min read


Finance News: US Banks abandon climate alliance as fires rage on
Author: Klara Butz, Finance Campaigner at the Climate Reality Project Europe & Urgewald In preparation for Trump's inauguration, major US banks have decided to leave the Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA). The NZBA is a voluntary initiative launched by the UN in 2021 with over 130 international member banks. From now on, the alliance will have to continue without the US banks JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, Citi, Bank of America, Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs. Since the launch
Jan 22, 20252 min read


Igniting change: highlights from our Rome Training
As the passionate discussions and enthusiastic networking of the 56th Climate Reality Leadership Training concluded, we are proud to leave behind a community enriched in knowledge and more connected in purpose . Our event successfully gathered over a thousand participants from across Europe, especially from the Southern regions most impacted by climate change. (from the left: Jessica Besch, Program & Engagement Manager, welcoming participants | Participant receiving their ba
Jul 10, 20243 min read


Join Us in Rome for the Climate Reality Leadership Training 2024
This June, we are opening Rome's doors to the future leaders of the climate movement. We are thrilled to extend an invitation to our...
Apr 10, 20242 min read


The Climate Reality Project and Urgewald join forces to accelerate climate action in Europe
The Climate Reality Project, a prominent US-based climate non-profit organization, is thrilled to announce its strategic partnership with...
Apr 2, 20242 min read


Climate Reality Europe's ChangeNOW highlights
The ChangeNOW conference has supercharged our commitment to tackling climate change, demonstrating the incredible momentum within our...
Mar 28, 20242 min read


COP28 recap: A Paradox of Progress and Shortcomings
The conclusion of COP28 brings with it a mixed bag of achievements and shortcomings in the fight against climate change. This year's...
Dec 13, 20232 min read


COP28's first week: controversies and some progress
As the first week of the COP28 UN Climate Summit wraps up, the world is at a pivotal moment in the fight against climate change. The...
Dec 7, 20232 min read


COP28 in Dubai: A Convergence of Diverse Agendas?
The COP28 climate summit in Dubai is set to be a pivotal event in the ongoing global discourse on climate action. With delegates from...
Nov 30, 20232 min read


Our position on COP28 objectives
With less than a week to the beginning of COP28, we would like to share our position on the objectives of the conference. Below, we...
Nov 23, 20232 min read


Global Oil & Gas Companies: Driving Towards Climate Crisis
In an alarming update from the 2023 Global Oil & Gas Exit List (GOGEL), a public database tracking oil and gas companies, it's clear that...
Nov 15, 20232 min read


Join the Global Climate Conversation: 24 Hours of Reality at COP 28
In a year where historic heat waves, fires, and floods brought the crisis home to millions, our annual 24 Hours of Reality media event...
Nov 14, 20231 min read


Some of the largest fossil fuel projects linked to European companies
Today's release of a critical report by CAN Europe and Friends of the Earth Europe shines a glaring spotlight on the role of EU-based...
Nov 7, 20231 min read


Understanding Climate Finance: Making It Fair and Clear for Everyone
Talking about climate finance can feel like a complicated puzzle. But guess what? It doesn’t just have to be a topic for money experts...
Oct 27, 20232 min read


A call for World Bank's leadership in just transition
Together with Climate Reality branches across the world, we sent an open letter to World Bank Governors to call for it to fill the...
Oct 6, 20233 min read


#StopRosebank: The Dire Consequences of the Rosebank Oil Field Development
The UK stands at an alarming crossroads. On one hand, there's the escalating climate crisis and the race to limit global warming to...
Sep 7, 20232 min read


100 Days to Deliver. 100 Days to Change.
It's perhaps the cruelest fact of climate change: Developing countries have contributed the least to global emissions but often bear the...
Jun 20, 20232 min read


Navigating Climate Justice - the latest training summary
At Climate Reality, we look at the climate crisis from a human rights and intersectional perspective. We acknowledge that those who are...
May 31, 20232 min read
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