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Raffaele Piria @piria.bsky.social · 9d

🚨New Publication 🚨
Europe’s #EnergySecurity on the path to climate neutrality. Devising a resilience strategy for the mid-transition.

Policy brief by @agoraew.bsky.social and @ecologic.eu
I co-authored with 🙏 @marcogiuli.bsky.social Frauke Thies & Krisztina Zálnoky .
www.ecologic.eu/20204
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Europe's energy security on the path to climate neutrality

The EU must rethink its energy security in light of increasingly renewable, decentralized, and electrified energy systems. Energy security already benefiting from the early start of the energy transit...

www.ecologic.eu

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European Climate Neutrality Observatory (ECNO) @ecno-climate.bsky.social · 25d

Boosting demand for cleantech is key to EU competitiveness. ECNO’s latest report recommends revising EU public procurement rules, and targeted support to cut upfront costs of buying clean products.

Read more: climateobservatory.eu/report/2025-...

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Matthias Duwe @matthiasduwe.bsky.social · 23d

Der langerwartete #Monitoringbericht zur #Energiewende in Deutschland wurde veröffentlicht - und enthält neben einer Bestandsaufnahme entsprechende Handlungsfelder.
Für die EU Ebene zeigt diese der dritte Sachstandsbericht des European Climate Neutrality Observatory auf 👇

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2025 Report: State of EU progress to climate neutrality | ECNO

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Matthias Duwe @matthiasduwe.bsky.social · Sep 9

Live recording is up of the #ECNO 2025 assessment launch event - with strong presentation by lead authors and an excellent conversation with the colleagues from #Eurelectric and @epicothinktank.bsky.social - much enjoyed the exchange! 🙏

📽️🍿recommended viewing - in my 💯 unbiased opinion 😜

European Climate Neutrality Observatory (ECNO) @ecno-climate.bsky.social · Sep 9

Watch now as @matthiasduwe.bsky.social, Eike Karola Velten, Clara Calipel, Mia Moisio, Cillian O'Donoghue, @parodijulian.bsky.social and @asnieg.bsky.social discuss our findings on the EU’s progress towards a clean, fair, and competitive economy: www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1Md...

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Matthias Duwe @matthiasduwe.bsky.social · Sep 3

We are LIVE: the 2025 edition of the comprehensive assessment report by @ecno-climate.bsky.social is now online - on the interactive website and in download form.
📋📊💹

🎬Event later today - stay tuned (recording will be posted soon after) 🍿

climateobservatory.eu/report/2025-...

#enablingconditions

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Matthias Duwe @matthiasduwe.bsky.social · Sep 2

Join us for the presentation of the 2025 edition of ECNO’s assessment of progress towards climate neutrality!

150 indicators over 13 building blocks lead to 8 action areas identified for 3 EU policy goals:

🏭 competitiveness
🔋 resilience
💶 fairness

Register 👇
climateobservatory.eu/launch-event...

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European Climate Neutrality Observatory (ECNO) @ecno-climate.bsky.social · Aug 18

How much progress is the EU really making on the road to climate neutrality – and where is it falling short?

On 3 September, ECNO will launch its 2025 Flagship Report, tracking progress across the EU and highlighting where action is needed.

Register now: climateobservatory.eu/launch-event...

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Matthias Duwe @matthiasduwe.bsky.social · Jul 14

Billions of € squandered every year in wasted produce while farmers are pressured to sell at the lowest price.

EU policy could provide incentives for more sustainable practices and food waste reduction- including through changes in the #CAP (proposal for the #MFF expected 16/07).

New briefing 👇

European Climate Neutrality Observatory (ECNO) @ecno-climate.bsky.social · Jul 14

Reducing food waste can help reduce emissions, build stronger supply chains, and lower the need for imports.

Read our briefing to get the full story: climateobservatory.eu/briefing-tow... (3/3)

Briefing: Towards a Climate-Neutral EU Agrifood System – Opportunities for a Competitive and Resilient Transition | ECNO

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Matthias Duwe @matthiasduwe.bsky.social · Jul 14

New #ECNO briefing out with a focus on the transition in the agrifood sector, based on updated data used in our upcoming whole-economy progress report.

Experts from @newclimate.bsky.social zoom in on #foodwaste cuts and sustainable protein as means of improving climate and livelihoods.

Details 👇

European Climate Neutrality Observatory (ECNO) @ecno-climate.bsky.social · Jul 14

Our analysis reveals key challenges:

📌 Waste from consumers and manufacturers is rising despite existing commitments
📌 Fragmented policies and data gaps are holding back progress
📌 37M+ EU citizens struggle to afford a quality meal, while the EU wastes as much food as it imports (2/3)

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European Climate Neutrality Observatory (ECNO) @ecno-climate.bsky.social · Jul 14

Food waste goes far beyond what’s tossed in the bin. It's a sign of deeper inefficiencies in EU food systems, with major climate, social, and economic impacts.

New research from ECNO shows that food waste is a major barrier to the EU climate neutrality goals. 🧵 (1/3)

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RECIEL @recieljournal.bsky.social · Jun 30

How should we understand ‘meaningful participation’ in EU climate governance?

Ricarda Faber (@giz.de), Deyana Kocher & Matthias Duwe (@ecologic.eu) critically examine multilevel climate and energy dialogues under Article 11 of the Governance Regulation.

Read the article: doi.org/10.1111/reel...

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Ecologic Institut @ecologic.eu · Jun 20

Follow our project #ECNO for more data-driven insights on the EU's #transition to #climate neutrality 👇

European Climate Neutrality Observatory (ECNO) @ecno-climate.bsky.social · Jun 20

The path to climate neutrality isn’t just about tracking emissions. ECNO’s unique methodology focuses on what enables future progress, like infrastructure, investments, and access to clean alternatives - offering a deeper assessment of the EU’s climate transition. 🧵 (1/5)

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Ecologic Institut @ecologic.eu · Jun 21

#ShowYourStripes day 2025

We have been working for #climate protection for 30 years, but there are still many challenges ahead. Join the campaign!

👉 showyourstripes.info

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Matthias Duwe @matthiasduwe.bsky.social · Jun 3

EVP @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu said at launch of @ecno-climate.bsky.social partners @i4ce.bsky.social launch today:

"It is important have real data to assess the context and to draw the take-aways that allow us to respond effectively.”

That is indeed the #ECNO mission

climateobservatory.eu/about

About | ECNO

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Matthias Duwe @matthiasduwe.bsky.social · Jun 3

New analysis by @i4ce.bsky.social shows that climate related investments in the EU are increasing, but pace of growth is slowing down.

The transition is underway, but needs to speed up for the twin strategy of competitiveness and decarbonisation to succeed.

👉 www.i4ce.org/en/publicati...

Climate investments: uneven growth in 2023 and expected slowdown in 2024

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Matthias Duwe @matthiasduwe.bsky.social · Jun 3

Live NOW: presentation of the 2025 update on the Climate Investment Deficit report by @i4ce.bsky.social with keynote by @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu

The deficit in 2023 was at close to 350 billion Euros - less than the 430 billion Euros the EU spent on fossil fuel imports that same year

#gofigure

In 2023, climate investments in the EU reached 498 billion euros, well below the 842 billion euros needed on average each year to meet the 2030 EU climate targets, leaving a 344 billion euros gap.

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Matthias Duwe @matthiasduwe.bsky.social · May 8

Contemplating the defeat of Nazi Germany 80 years ago today, I am humbled & full of thanks + love for the friends all over Europe, from the countries that my own inflicted so much horror and suffering on.

Thank you for your forgiveness, your trust and friendship.

🇪🇺🇵🇱🇫🇷🇧🇪🇳🇱🇺🇦🇩🇰🇸🇪🇦🇹🇪🇸🇨🇿🇸🇰🇸🇮🇭🇺🇧🇬🇬🇧🇷🇴…

#neverforget

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European Climate Neutrality Observatory (ECNO) @ecno-climate.bsky.social · Apr 16

The #ESOTC2024 report is a reminder that Europe faces intensifying climate extremes.

While impact data improves, one key gap remains: reliable, consistent data on climate adaptation.

To close the adaptation gap, we need the tools to track our response. climate.copernicus.eu/ESOTC

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European Climate Neutrality Observatory (ECNO) @ecno-climate.bsky.social · Apr 2

The EU’s 2030 climate and energy goals are within reach, but stronger national plans are needed.

ECNO’s updated briefing on 22 final updated NECPs highlights key opportunities for a climate neutral economy.

See how the EU can turn ambition into action: climateobservatory.eu/delivering-2...

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European Climate Neutrality Observatory (ECNO) @ecno-climate.bsky.social · Apr 15

The new European State of the Climate report from @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social offers a clear, data-rich snapshot of how climate change is reshaping Europe.

At ECNO, we track how ready Europe is to respond. This context shows the need to close the adaptation gap is more urgent than ever.

Copernicus ECMWF @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social · Apr 15

More than art, a data story.
The #ESOTC2024 cover art shows a mountainscape based on ERA5 data from 1975-2024, depicting annual and decadal temperature anomalies in Europe. Sun and clouds convey contrasting east-west climate conditions of 2024 in Europe.
Full report: bit.ly/3G9MdEX

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Matthias Duwe @matthiasduwe.bsky.social · Mar 26

5 key points about the #CleanIndustrialDeal by @cleisinger.bsky.social for @ariadneprojekt.bsky.social
#1 Not a rollback of EU climate policy
#2 Realisation: industrial transition needs direction
#3 Some tricky issues not addressed
#4 Financing is the weak spot
#5 CID flanked by other initiatives

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Matthias Duwe @matthiasduwe.bsky.social · Mar 26

„Kann die EU Wettbewerbsfähigkeit, Dekarbonisierung und bezahlbare Energie in Einklang bringen?“
Gleich geht‘s los… mit Stefanie Hiesinger von @ec.europa.eu, Ulrike Beland von @dihk.bsky.social sowie @cleisinger.bsky.social vom PIK - moderiert von @benjamingorlach.bsky.social

#cleanindustrialdeal

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European Climate Neutrality Observatory (ECNO) @ecno-climate.bsky.social · Feb 26

👷‍♀️ Green jobs for Europe's workers
🔎 Strong EU-level monitoring—without data, we're flying blind

Read more: 🔗 tinyurl.com/376dm765

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Blog: The Art of the (Clean Industrial) Deal - enabling a clean and competitive EU industry | ECNO

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European Climate Neutrality Observatory (ECNO) @ecno-climate.bsky.social · Feb 26

🚀 The Clean Industrial Deal launched today—Europe's push for a green industrial future.

ECNO’s analysis has identified essential areas for action:
🥼 More R&D funding for cleantech
💶 A Cleantech Investment Plan to boost investor confidence

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Matthias Duwe @matthiasduwe.bsky.social · Feb 26

EC VP @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu has the details and is on message:

"The world is changing, shifting fast - and so must we."

"Coming back to the past is not a solution."

"There are 40 measures in this Clean Industrial Deal."

It "will make our industry great - not great again, but greater." 😉

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