📌Methane emissions & reduction strategies Yesterday we joined @eia-news.bsky.social & Legambiente to discuss #methane emission reduction strategies. Experts highlighted that while existing regulations offer a path forward, implementation depends on the involvement of civil society & consumers.

🔎At #UNGA, nearly 100 countries (responsible for 2/3 of global emissions) announced new climate targets. ➡️The focus now shifts to #COP30: the crucial moment to turn promises into concrete plans & strengthen multilateralism. Read the analysis by Alex Scott & Valeria Zanini👇 tinyurl.com/msm6w7ps

🔎A new analysis by @ember-energy.org shows how gas prices influence Europe's electricity market. While Spain has broken the gas–power price link thanks to rapid renewables growth, Italy’s reliance on #fossilfuels makes it among the most exposed. 👉Read the full report: tinyurl.com/3jzrkmud

⚡Last week, at the #HeatPumpForum 2025, we moderated a panel discussion on how to make clean energy more accessible. ➡️We were joined by Marcos González Álvarez @ec.europa.eu, Daniele Agostini @enelgroupit.bsky.social, Peter Liese @europarl.europa.eu and Rheanna Johnston @e3g.bsky.social.

#MakeElectricityCheaper 🗣️“Lowering electricity costs is key to making efficient technologies accessible & boosting European competitiveness. This must be a political priority.” -Chiara Di Mambro, ECCO New reports from @regassistproj.bsky.social y.social present concrete solutions to achieve this ⬇️

According to the IPCC, transforming food systems is key to meeting global climate goals. This week, 90+ organisations backed the “Reimagine Food Systems” initiative, urging countries to strengthen their #NDCs by including commitments on agriculture & food systems. 👉Learn more: tinyurl.com/syruy67a

📌Global Conference on Environmental Taxation Last week, we were in Brazil for #GCET26, where the key role of taxation in the transition was reaffirmed. For Italy, it highlighted the need to reform energy taxation & align fiscal tools with #decarbonisation goals. 👉Learn more: tinyurl.com/mse9paed

Last week, we met in Gaeta to shape our 2026 strategy. 🗣️Days of reflection set the course for 2026, adapting to a changing world while advancing our mission for #climate action. 🔋With our batteries recharged & to-do lists updated, we’re ready to discuss the opportunities, solutions & risks ahead.

🔎Why #COP30 must confront the climate reality gap Belém will serve as a test for responses governments must deliver on climate. These must start by defining paths to scale up adaptation, accelerate the transition & mobilise finance. 👉Learn more in our @weforum.org article: tinyurl.com/zbkespct

🔎Europe's transition to EVs Together with @theicct.org cct.org & other European think tanks, we’ve published a study on the evolution of EVs in Europe. This will be presented today in Brussels, bringing together institutions, trade associations & civil society. 👉 Learn more: tinyurl.com/j5xr3kwv

📌Europe’s deal with Trump risks undermining competitiveness & the transition On 21 August, the EU signed a trade agreement with the US. Though presented as a move to ensure stability, the deal raises profound concerns about the credibility of the #GreenDeal. 👉Learn more: tinyurl.com/5f4vyvnv

#TeamECCO 🎉September has been an exciting month for ECCO: we are thrilled to welcome Laura Marinelli, our new Researcher in Economics and Statistics! 📚 At ECCO, Laura will focus on the effects of climate policies on economic & financial systems and on society. Learn more: tinyurl.com/3baswrwh

📌 Carbon credits: risks & opportunities The EU aims to cut emissions by 90% by 2040. But using carbon credits for 'flexibility' could increase EU emissions by 30% - unless the credits are based on the standards set in Article 6.4 of the #ParisAgreement. 👉 Learn more: tinyurl.com/drkp69kj

#TeamECCO 🎉We are happy to welcome Valeria Zanini as our new Policy Advisor Climate Diplomacy! 📚Valeria brings strong experience in international policy on climate, energy & finance, and will support ECCO’s strategic analysis of multilateral climate processes. Learn more: tinyurl.com/3vry6dv2

Yesterday at #ACS2, we hosted "The TeraMed Initiative - Unleashing North Africa's Potential for a 1 TW Mediterranean Future." ✍️ Experts presented the initiative, with ECCO's @giuliagiordano.bsky.social noting its potential to "increase energy security, but also cooperation, security & prosperity."

This week we are in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for the Africa Climate Summit #ACS2. 🌎Join us for the official side event: "The #TeraMed Initiative - Unleashing North Africa's Potential for a 1 TW Mediterranean Future." by registering here: tinyurl.com/4hvewc83 👋 See you there!

#TeamECCO 🎉We are happy to welcome @ctrasi.bsky.social as our new Senior Policy Advisor for Industry & Trade! 📚 Cecilia has experience in green industrial policy, clean technology & climate diplomacy, gained through her work in European institutions & think tanks. Learn more: tinyurl.com/38mm4cnd

🎤Delaying the coal phaseout is “incomprehensible” On Italy’s plan to keep coal plants in reserve, ECCO's Michele Governatori told Carbon Pulse: “there is already a huge amount of flexible gas power in standby for emergencies, so coal plants are not needed.” Read the interview: tinyurl.com/ywspef48

🔎The risks of a delayed transition for Algeria Hydrocarbons make up 90% of exports & 47% of fiscal revenue in Algeria, exposing it to external shocks like the #EnergyTransition. Without a long-term strategy, it risks stranded assets & declining strategic power. 👉Learn more: tinyurl.com/strke73n

📌 EU–China relations: challenges and opportunities for the energy transition On 24 July, leaders met in Beijing for the #EUChina Summit. Although some progress was made on multilateral climate cooperation, key trade and competitiveness issues remain unresolved. 👉Learn more: tinyurl.com/5n6u6r8j

📌 Gas & renewables: Italy & Algeria’s twin-track cooperation In July, 40+ bilateral deals were signed at the 5th Italy-Algeria Intergovernmental Summit. While signalling a push for a #justtransition, long-term fossil fuel commitments continue to risk gas lock-in. Learn more: tinyurl.com/58fb53yw

📌The EU #MethaneRegulation is about to turn 1️⃣ Today, we are joining the European Civil Society Observatory on Methane (CSO-M) to track implementation, demand accountability and push for faster, fairer methane cuts. 👉Learn more: timeforch4nge.org/cso-m/

📌WEBINAR: Debt & the Quality of #ClimateFinance in the Baku-Belém Roadmap Join us this week for an in-depth discussion on the Jubilee Commission's latest report & to explore how its proposals can help promote greater equity in the Roadmap. 📆30 July 🕙17:00 (CEST) 👉Register now: tinyurl.com/3t4wpwhy

📊 The #UN released a report on the global energy transition, showing the growth of renewables in the last 15 years. 🗣 “The clean energy future is no longer a promise, it's a fact that no government, industry or special interest can stop,” said SG #Guterres. 👉 Read it here tinyurl.com/2atdm7ea

🔎 A new policy brief facilitated by the Mediterranean Alliance of Think Tanks on Climate Change (MATTCCh) outlines key priorities to ensure that the New Pact on the Mediterranean delivers on its potential 👉 Read the full brief: eccoclimate.org/climate-acti...

#WEBINAR – Debt and Quality of Climate Finance in the Baku-Belém Roadmap 📆 Wednesday 30 July 2025, 17:00 (CEST) 📍Online Register here 👇https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YURKurpISnCNnwax9PzN1Q#/registration

How can the Industrial Decarbonisation Accelerator Act help energy-intensive industries #decarbonise and stay competitive? The Buy Better to Build Better coalition’s new paper shares key recommendations based on best practices & aligned with current legislation. 👉Learn more: tinyurl.com/4pvtn2au

📌Europe's countermoves in the tariff war The #tariff war extends beyond simply imposing trade duties, becoming a tool to impose national interests. Amid rising uncertainty, the EU must focus on 4️⃣ key objectives (outlined in the #GreenDeal) to guide its strategy. 👉Learn more: tinyurl.com/mre8sxbt

📌Europe & #China in the global race for EVs EVs represent the future of the #automotive industry. To stay competitive, Europe must overcome fragmentation and adopt a strategy that embraces open trade, a strong industrial base & renewed diplomatic activism. 👉Learn more: tinyurl.com/4art2mev

‼️Today, the European Commission presented its vision for Europe's future: a 90% reduction in emissions by 2040. 📆 The proposal aims to cut energy prices & boost European #competitiveness — but now it’s up to national governments to chart the path forward.  👉 Read our reaction: tinyurl.com/4827cvmw

📌Italians and Europeans support climate action – Eurobarometer On 30 June, the EU shared results of the Special Eurobarometer on climate change. The survey found that over 80% of citizens in Italy & the EU back the #GreenDeal goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. 👉Learn more: tinyurl.com/mrpmbvyd

The EU’s due diligence and #sustainability rules are essential for resilience, competitiveness & growth. Today, alongside 194 businesses & investors, we issued a joint statement encouraging EU policymakers to safeguard the core of the EU sustainability framework. 👉Learn more: tinyurl.com/bdhdy9

📍Conference on Financing for Development #FfD4 opens today — a key moment to drive reform of global finance & tackle inequality, climate change and debt. Seville will also test multilateralism & the global commitment to a fairer, more transparent economic order. 👉 Learn more: tinyurl.com/4vtz57ac

The #SB62 negotiations just wrapped with limited progress on climate finance and #NDCs — but negotiators’ determination shows that multilateral cooperation is still alive. Now, all eyes turn to Brazil to turn process into progress at #COP30 in Belém. 👉Find out more: tinyurl.com/27ysupvy

Today, we hosted the event “A Green #MatteiPlan for Development, Peace & Security.” Italian, African & European representatives came together to discuss the vital role of #climate action in advancing sustainable development, stability & #security in Africa. 👉Learn more: tinyurl.com/3f563cyn

How can we engage politically influential but disaffected voters to boost support for climate policies? 📊 New research by Project Tempo & ECCO maps Italian voter attitudes and delivers important tools to link #climate ambition with people’s everyday concerns. 👉Learn more: tinyurl.com/24epzu68

Today, the Catholic Church & 30 top economists (incl. @josephestiglitz.bsky.social & @martinguzman.bsky.social ) release a timely new report on tackling the debt & development crises. Ahead of #FfD4, it lays out a roadmap to a sustainable, people-centered global economy. 📖 Read now: bit.ly/4kNj3e8

📌What is an #NDC & why does it matter? NDCs are documents outlining the climate pledges of Parties to the #ParisAgreement. Without them, global temperatures could rise by up to 4°C—current policies project a rise of 2.1–2.8°C. Learn more ahead of #COP30 with our latest Q&A: tinyurl.com/2puhuk6k

A new report from @ember-energy.org finds that the EU #EnergyTransition is in full swing as it moves to phase-out Russian fossil fuels. By 2030: 📉 Gas demand set to fall 7% vs. 2023 levels 📈 Electrification set to rise from 23% to 30% Learn more: tinyurl.com/222p94tz

📌Before every COP, we meet in Bonn. Starting today, 190+ countries gather at #SB62 for preparatory negotiations ahead of #COP30. What role can Europe play, at Bonn and beyond, to safeguard multilateralism & drive effective climate action? 👉Read our analysis here: tinyurl.com/4zdmecau

Yesterday, the G7 Summit began: while #ClimateChange was excluded from official documents, several leaders committed to backing sustainable solutions like #RenewableEnergy. Without the US, can Western powers deliver on past #G7 and #COP28 promises? 👉 We spoke about it here: tinyurl.com/2p9m6cc6

On June 16, the EU #EnergyCouncil will discuss integrating the Energy Omnibus package with provisions that may undermine the Methane Regulation. Together with 70+ civil society organisations, we signed a letter to oppose this initiative. 👉Read the letter: tinyurl.com/3eupzfjh

📌 New EU Pact for the Mediterranean 30 years after the Barcelona Process, the EU is shaping a new pact for the #Mediterranean – a chance to strengthen cooperation and seize opportunities from the #EnergyTransition. In recent weeks, we’ve taken part in consultations on the pact. Find out how 👇

📌 ECCO at #WeMakeFuture 2025 Last week we participated in WMF, one of Europe’s leading events on innovation, AI & technology. We took to the Climate Change stage to moderate debates on key topics, from advancing the #JustTransition to tackling the challenges of multilateralism ahead of #COP30.

🌍 #MED9 – step forward or missed opportunity? On 1–2 June, ministers from EU #Mediterranean countries met in Slovenia, issuing two declarations on environment & energy. These represent a key political signal for #TeraMed & strengthen the region’s role as a green energy hub. Read our analysis👇

What do Italians really think about #ClimateChange and public policies? 📊At today's event, Project Tempo and ECCO revealed important new research that can help build support for climate policies by reaching influential but often disengaged voters. 👉Find out more: projecttempo.com

📢According to ISTAT, Italy faced €134B in damages from extreme climate events between 1980-2023. 📝This calls for reframing our approach to #climate challenges— not just as environmental issues, but matters of economic prosperity & #security. 👉Learn more in our policy briefing: tinyurl.com/59ywehw5

📆Today we hosted the event “What slows down the #transition to clean & affordable energy?” Industry experts & energy company representatives gathered to answer this exact question, discussing obstacles & opportunities to accelerate progress. Watch the recording: tinyurl.com/4vhtknmd

📢 We are happy join the Buy Better to Build Better coalition launched today in the #EuropeanParliament! 🏠 #BBBB unites 30+ actors from industry, civil society & public authorities to elevate public procurement as a driver of competitiveness & innovation. 👉Learn more: ecostandard.org/bbbb/

📍ECCO at #COP30 This November, countries will be evaluated on their updated national climate plans for 2035 #NDCs. Negotiations will also focus on adaptation and climate finance, amid rising geopolitical uncertainty, leadership shifts & ongoing global conflicts. 👉Learn more: tinyurl.com/3r8ns28w