COP31 Starts at Home: Çanakkale Deserves to Be Known for Its Tomatoes, Not Another Coal Power Plant
August 20, 2026 1:52 pmIn Çanakkale, people think of cheese, tomatoes, and ancient legends before they think of coal.
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Waiting for connection: local stories on Europe’s grid challenges
June 2, 2026 7:00 amWhere there’s a will, there’s a way. But some communities in Europe have been unable to find a way to […]
Renewable Energy Benefit Sharing: a win-win for climate and communities
February 25, 2025 12:09 pmRenewable energy comes in all sizes and shapes, from small-scale solar panels on rooftops to massive wind farms offshore. The beauty of renewables lies in their versatility and adaptability, allowing solutions to be tailored to meet the unique needs and priorities of each community. This diversity opens the door to creating a fair, clean, and prosperous energy future. Benefit sharing mechanisms are at the heart of this transformation. They ensure that renewable energy projects don’t just "land" in communities but actively involve and benefit them. When done right—not as a greenwashing exercise but through meaningful engagement and participation—benefit sharing creates win-win outcomes for developers and communities alike while advancing climate goals.
Afşin Elbistan Is Not Doomed to Coal: Eyes on the Court’s Ruling
October 2, 2025 9:00 amNilay Vardar “There isn’t a single household in Elbistan without cancer. Migratory birds no longer come here, and the vines […]
Polish towns celebrate wind power through art
July 9, 2025 12:21 pmTwo municipalities in Eastern Wielkopolska, Kleczew and Konin, have unveiled new murals celebrating their pride in wind energy. Painted by […]
A more affordable, secure Italy starts at the local level
June 11, 2025 12:01 amLocal municipal governments are in a unique position to drive the energy transition forward with more ease and exponential impact. By leading the shift away from polluting fossil fuels and toward cleaner, fairer energy systems, local governments can protect their communities, bolster their local businesses, reduce electricity costs, and build lasting resilience. A growing number of municipalities in Italy as well as across Europe are already showing how it can be done. The rest of Italy, with its vast solar and wind potential, strong local governance structures, and EU funding opportunities, has every reason to join them. Benefit sharing mechanisms are at the heart of this transformation. They ensure that renewable energy projects don’t just "land" in communities but actively involve and benefit them. When done right—not as a greenwashing exercise but through meaningful engagement and participation—benefit sharing creates win-win outcomes for developers and communities alike while advancing climate goals.
Local governments in Europe building resilience through renewable solutions
September 6, 2024 1:49 pmTransitioning to resilient and self-sufficient energy systems is not just a climate issue but a fundamental requirement for economic stability and national security.
The green industrial park inspiring the transformation of Poland’s coal heartland
July 11, 2023 1:57 pmSituated in Upper Silesia, Poland’s thriving industrial heartland and the EU's largest remaining coal mining region, is Euro-Centrum, a forward-thinking industry hub, strategically positioned to capitalise on the region's industrial capacity and skilled workforce.
Grate Savings: Santangiolina’s cheesy energy revolution
July 11, 2023 12:27 pmIn 2012, Santangiolina initiated a comprehensive analysis of its carbon footprint, identifying areas for improvement. This led to the cooperative's participation in an EU-funded research program focused on developing cutting-edge software solutions for energy-efficient dairy production.