This analysis of national plans, policies and measures in six Central and Eastern European countries, reveals inadequate action to tackle energy poverty. The report, prepared with Climate Action Network Europe and NGOs and researchers across Europe, finds that Croatia, Czechia, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia have failed to provide a clear definition of energy poverty …
Open letter to President von der Leyen: Withdraw the CAP
Friends of the Earth Europe are joining over 25 other NGOs in this joint letter to Commission President Von der Leyen, to call on the European Commission to withdraw its proposal on the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in order to safeguard the Commission’s flagship policy, the European Green Deal. This letter is signed by: ARC2020 …
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Community Energy: A practical guide to reclaiming power
Community energy is key to action on the climate crisis, boosting local economies, and reinvigorating communities. But how to make it happen? This guide is here to walk you through it, step by step. Gathering expertise from 27 projects around Europe, this handbook from Friends of the Earth, REScoop.eu, Energy Cities is packed with instructions, …
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Community energy in Spain
Spain has abundant sun and wind, making it ideal for community renewable energy. But the lack of a stable and enabling financial and regulatory framework make rolling out community energy difficult. Nevertheless, a very strong Spanish movement for energy ownership is waiting for the opportunity to drive forward the energy transition in Spain.
Community energy in Hungary and the Czech Republic
Hungary and Czechia urgently need to transition to clean and safe renewable energy. To prevent the worst effects of climate change, this transition needs to be very fast. However, lack of public support is currently slowing down the energy transition. Community energy is the answer. This briefing provides a snapshot of the reality of community …
Do No Harm: The Case for an EU Law to Hold Business Accountable
This report tells five stories of how companies based in the EU are implicated in human rights violations and environmental destruction across the world, from South America to sub-Saharan Africa to Southeast Asia. The cases in this report underline why the EU should urgently bring in mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence (mHREDD), and that …
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