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Socially just energy efficiency: prioritising those who need it most

Blog 08/05/2025

Energy efficiency should not be a privilege. Low-income households often have less access to energy-efficient housing and are less likely to benefit from existing support programmes. Yet they are the ones who are most in need of relief. The EU Energy Efficiency Directive now calls for vulnerable groups to be given special attention – in the interests of social justice and effective climate protection.
© ProBaMet team

Upgrading the Lead-Acid Battery Recycling Sector in Africa

Blog 07/01/2025

As the Partnership for Responsible Battery and Metal Recycling (ProBaMet) project came to an end in May 2025, Fred Adjei a researcher with Oeko-Institut and a member of the project team reflects on the project’s activities, impacts and final conference held in Abuja, Nigeria in March 2025.
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“Cooperation delivers positive change”

Blog 09/19/2024

Preventing double counting while ensuring good governance and environmental integrity – Mandy Rambharos knows what makes a good climate change mitigation project. At EDF, the Environmental Defense Fund, she is working hard to enhance the quality of carbon credits.
© Plainpicture / Kniel Synnatzschke

Making everyone fit for 55 – How can the Social Climate Fund support the transition in the buildings sector?

Blog 05/13/2022

[Translate to English:] Is the Social Climate Fund of the EU designed to fulfill his promise? The aim is to address any social impacts that arise from the new system of emissions trading to the buildings and road transport sectors.