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ECCO think tank @eccoclimate.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🚨EVENT: New Resources for a New Cooperation: Critical Raw Materials in the Euro-African Partnership Join us to find out how critical raw material partnerships align EU economic & strategic interests with Africa’s development & green industrialisation goals. Register here👇 tinyurl.com/yudpsm4k

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ECCO think tank @eccoclimate.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

📌Nuclear power in Italy: a regulatory framework is taking shape, but it is not yet an option Michele Governatori comments in Le Figaro on the enabling legislation for the return of #nuclear power in Italy 👇

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ECCO think tank @eccoclimate.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🎯Retreat 2026 In recent days, the ECCO team came together for our annual retreat: three days to reflect on our impact, discuss our 2027 strategy and explore how to continue improving our organisation. With many new faces this year, it was also a great opportunity to get to know each other better!

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ECCO think tank @eccoclimate.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

📌New York, a test case for climate cooperation The past months have underscored the urgency of climate action & reducing fossil fuel dependence. As world leaders gather for #UNGA & New York Climate Week, our blog asks: can a fragmented international system turn shared risks into common responses?

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ECCO think tank @eccoclimate.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

🔎 ECCO at the European Forum Alpbach At the European Forum Alpbach in Austria, Cecilia Trasi joined the main stage panel “Finance & Trust: Funding Europe’s New Promise” to discuss how to finance Europe’s industrial and cleantech transition, from the Industrial Accelerator Act to China’s role.

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ECCO think tank @eccoclimate.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

🔁Michele Governatori talks #nuclear power Electricity demand in Italy is set to rise sharply. Meeting it requires technologies that can scale fast & at a manageable cost. Nuclear plants take 10+ years to build, while renewables paired with storage are already available at a fraction of the price👇

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ECCO think tank @eccoclimate.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

📌Now featured in Contexte: our call to rethink how Europe buys Public procurement accounts for 16% of Europe's GDP, yet remains driven almost entirely by lowest-price criteria. ECCO is among 26 organisations calling to centre low-carbon criteria in the EU procurement revision. Read the article👇

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ECCO think tank @eccoclimate.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Public procurement accounts for 16% of Europe's GDP. Yet, it relies on price-based criteria, limiting its ability to drive industrial transformation. 💬ECCO is among 26 organisations calling for low-carbon criteria to be at the centre of the forthcoming EU public procurement revision.

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ECCO think tank @eccoclimate.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

📌How can Italy become a clean energy hub in the Mediterranean while building stronger partnerships with North African countries? Based on 40+ interviews across Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia & Egypt, ECCO and RES4Africa Foundation's new policy brief explores exactly this question👇 tinyurl.com/43sfwtet

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Italy as a clean energy hub in the Mediterranean

Since 2022, a succession of shocks has re-established energy as a structural geopolitical and economic risk, reinforcing energy security as a systemic issue

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ECCO think tank @eccoclimate.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

🗞️PRESS RELEASE The European Commission unveils the ETS revision & the Electrification Action Plan. Due to be presented today, these initiatives are part of a strategy to reduce fossil fuel dependence, strengthen energy security & boost competitiveness. Read our press release👇 tinyurl.com/z3wkmupx

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ECCO think tank @eccoclimate.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

📄Today, @caneurope.org published a study analysing the drivers behind high energy prices & exploring policy solutions. We contributed insights on the Italian case, where electricity is subject to taxes & levies that are systematically higher than natural gas, petrol & diesel. Read the full study👇

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ECCO think tank @eccoclimate.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

🔎ETS1 returns to the heart of the debate ahead of the European Commission’s revision proposal on 17 July. Suspending or dismantling it wouldn't cut energy bills: the driver behind high prices remains the cost of gas. Instead, it would remove a key price signal guiding investment towards clean tech.

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ECCO think tank @eccoclimate.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

The third annual progress report on the state of implementation of the #MatteiPlan has been submitted to the Italian Parliament, offering an opportunity to take stock of its progress and limitations. Overall, it reflects key steps forward in the implementation of the Mattein Plan, in particular👇

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ECCO think tank @eccoclimate.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

🔎 Can T-MED deliver a new Euro-Mediterranean energy vision? The T-MED initiative aims to establish a framework for renewable energy & clean technology cooperation across the Mediterranean. But will it manage to become a genuine #EuroMediterranean partnership instrument generating shared ownership?

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ECCO think tank @eccoclimate.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

🤝Against an evolving geopolitical backdrop, how can Italy & North African countries build partnerships that deliver mutual benefits while accelerating the transition? Today, ECCO & RES4Africa Foundation brought together representatives for a closed-door roundtable to discuss this exact question.

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ECCO think tank @eccoclimate.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

🌍From Bonn and London to Antalya Amid headlines of deadlocked negotiations in #Bonn, political signals from COP Presidencies and diplomatic initiatives suggest COP31 could better connect negotiated outcomes with real-world action. Alexandra Scott & Valeria Zanini discuss it in our latest article👇

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ECCO think tank @eccoclimate.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

🌱We would like to welcome Matteo Frisoni, who is joining ECCO as a Policy Advisor! Matteo is a PhD student in political economy at King’s College London. At ECCO, he will be working on the economic and financial architecture of the EU and Italy to support long-term investments for the transition.

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ECCO think tank @eccoclimate.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

🔎The funds for the energy transition are available, the political will to mobilise them is lacking With the European Semester’s Spring Package, Brussels has allowed fiscal flexibility for defence to be used to invest in energy security as well. ➡️For Italy, this could unlock around €14 billion.

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ECCO think tank @eccoclimate.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

📆On Monday, we organised a session with @i4ce.bsky.social on the future of #NECPs and Europe’s strategic autonomy & competitiveness. Speakers explored how the revision of the Governance Regulation on the Energy Union & Climate Action is a key opportunity to turn NECPs into strong investment plans.

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ECCO think tank @eccoclimate.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

🌎Algeria and energy security in the Mediterranean In the latest Energy Security Focus by ISPI, Giulia Signorelli and Lorena Stella Martini examine Algeria’s #energytransition and its evolving relationship with Italy and Europe in the current geopolitical context. Learn more👇 tinyurl.com/mtps985k

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ECCO think tank @eccoclimate.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

📌Climate diplomacy is entering an implementation era 20 years after the Paris Agreement, the focus is shifting to implementation. As discussions move from Bonn to Antalya, the Mediterranean offers a key test case. What can the region offer COP31 and what can the climate community offer the region?

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ECCO think tank @eccoclimate.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

🌎Last week, ECCO took part in Climax III in Turin. Amid tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, the discussion explored links between conflict, energy markets & economic vulnerability. In this context, accelerating the energy transition is increasingly a matter of resilience, competitiveness & autonomy.

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ECCO think tank @eccoclimate.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

🌍Last week, ECCO took part in the Energy Future Conference in Algiers. In particular, we presented the study 'Seizing the Opportunities of the Energy Transition: How Algeria Can Reinforce Its Energy Partnership with Europe', highlighting prospects for energy cooperation between Algeria & Europe.

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ECCO think tank @eccoclimate.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

This afternoon we hosted the event ‘Making SMEs part of the energy transition: how to ensure fair taxation of electricity’ at #EUSEW2026. 🙌A big thank you to all speakers for their contributions to this important discussion and to everyone who joined us! 🔎Watch the event here: tinyurl.com/4m6kpb85

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ECCO think tank @eccoclimate.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

🌍 On Tuesday, Commissioner Dubravka Šuica launched the Trans-Mediterranean Renewable Energy and Clean Tech Cooperation Initiative (T-MED). T-MED confirms the growing recognition of the #Mediterranean as a strategic space for energy security, industrial development and clean energy cooperation.

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ECCO think tank @eccoclimate.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

⚡Electrify your home and consume less. But what about the bill? In Italy's domestic sector, electricity is subject to taxes & levies 4 times higher than gas. In detail, for each kWh, you pay: 🔸€8.73 c€ for electricity 🔸€2.31 c€ for gas This is despite electric technologies being more efficient 👇

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ECCO think tank @eccoclimate.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

📆Join us at the European Sustainable Energy Week There’s still time to register for our event 'Making SMEs part of the energy transition: how to ensure fair taxation of electricity?' 🕐11 June 2026, 14:00 📍European Commission, Brussels and online Learn more: tinyurl.com/4xjaavfp

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ECCO think tank @eccoclimate.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

🔎Delivering in Bonn, preparing for COP31 The 64th session of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies opens in #Bonn today. Three priorities stand out for setting up climate progress: 1️⃣A clear articulation of COP31’s purpose 2️⃣A credible finance dialogue 3️⃣A shift from negotiation to implementation Learn more👇

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ECCO think tank @eccoclimate.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

📌Diversification and development: Gulf–Africa relations in the energy transition Recent energy shocks highlight the vulnerabilities and unsustainability of hydrocarbon-based economic models. In this context, Gulf states are accelerating diversification, with growing partnerships across #Africa 👇

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ECCO think tank @eccoclimate.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

📌UN: resolution adopted on Court’s advisory opinion The UN General Assembly has adopted the resolution following up on the ICJ’s advisory opinion on states’ climate obligations. ➡️Italy is among the co-sponsors, reaffirming its support for the process and its commitment to environmental protection.

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ECCO think tank @eccoclimate.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

#EVENT - Making SMEs part of the energy transition The European Sustainable Energy Week #EUSEW offers a space to discuss the solutions shaping Europe’s energy, industrial & economic future. In this context, ECCO & CNA are organising a panel on the barriers to industrial electrification for SMEs👇

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ECCO think tank @eccoclimate.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

📅20 May: UN climate vote and Italy’s position On 20 May, the UN General Assembly will vote on a draft resolution aiming to underscore the authority of the 2025 #advisoryopinion. In 2023, Italy supported the request for the opinion; the vote will show whether that position is upheld.

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ECCO think tank @eccoclimate.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

🗣️Yesterday in Brussels, the event “Securing CH₄nge – Turning Policy into Action” took place. Organised in the context of the European Civil Society Observatory on Methane's work, it brought together institutional actors, scientists & civil society to discuss delivery challenges & opportunities 👇

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ECCO think tank @eccoclimate.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

🔍The declaration put forward in Palermo by the Mediterranean Alliance of Think Tanks on Climate Change starts from a premise that is hard to dispute: climate credibility no longer depends on new targets, but on implementing those already agreed. Find the #MATTCCh declaration here, in 4 languages 👇

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ECCO think tank @eccoclimate.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

📆Today, the European Commission published a Communication on emergency #Stateaid in response to the Hormuz crisis. It aims to help Member States mitigate economic risks and safeguard competitiveness by clarifying the measures they can introduce to limit the impact of the crisis on energy prices.

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IISD Energy @energy.iisd.org · 27/04/2026

As 50+ countries head into high-level talks in Santa Marta, the task is clear: turn the pledge to transition away from fossil fuels into practical roadmaps for action. From 5,000 miles away, Alex Scott, Climate Diplomacy Lead @eccoclimate.bsky.social explains why Santa Marta matters.

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ECCO think tank @eccoclimate.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

🔎On Friday, the first International Conference on the Transition Away from Fossil Fuels began. Breaking from COP-style negotiations, Santa Marta seeks to launch a political and diplomatic process among a coalition of ambitious countries to advance the phase-out of #fossilfuels👇

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ECCO think tank @eccoclimate.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

🔎 EU energy diplomacy at full throttle Yesterday, the #EU Foreign Affairs Council released new conclusions on energy & climate diplomacy, calling for more ambition. But “more ambition” only matters if it translates into action. In this context, our latest analysis sets out some key priorities👇

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ECCO think tank @eccoclimate.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

📌Delivering a Mediterranean climate agenda for COP31 and beyond With #COP31 approaching, the Mediterranean is emerging as a key test case for implementation. In this context, the Mediterranean Alliance of Think Tanks on Climate Change has been working to link global goals with regional realities.

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ECCO think tank @eccoclimate.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

📌Critical minerals: new dependencies, narratives and cooperation High concentration in #criticalmineral markets makes value chains more vulnerable to shocks & weaponisation. Promoting a more diversified global supply is therefore key to reducing demand-side risks while supporting the transition👇

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ECCO think tank @eccoclimate.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

‼️How much coal does Italy use? The debate over extending Italy's #coal phase-out to 2038 assumes it will lower energy prices. Yet the figures show that Italy's coal share is minimal & keeping the plants running is costly. The key issue remains gas dependence, which continues to drive prices.

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ECCO think tank @eccoclimate.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

🔎Critical minerals: new dependencies, narratives & cooperation Critical minerals can become a space for industrial and technological cooperation across global value chains. But how can this cooperation be fostered? And what role should #Europe play? Learn more👇 tinyurl.com/w7y9vv78

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Critical minerals: between new dependencies, narratives and cooperation - ECCO

The value chains of critical minerals and the technologies that depend on them are at the heart of global dynamics.

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ECCO think tank @eccoclimate.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

❗Is it possible to replace Qatari gas without other gas? Yes. Damage to infrastructure in #Qatar is reducing LNG exports to global markets, making energy security a priority. Our analysis shows that Italy could phase-out Qatari LNG in a year through renewables, energy efficiency & electrification.

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ECCO think tank @eccoclimate.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

❗Comment on the European Council of 19 March 👇 The energy transition, and in particular the development of renewables, remains the most effective strategy for Europe’s strategic autonomy. This is the main takeaway from the conclusions of the #EuropeanCouncil meeting held on 19 March in Brussels.

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ECCO think tank @eccoclimate.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

📌A green golden rule to help Europe face its energy and climate crises The #energytransition requires public investment on a scale that current European fiscal rules struggle to accommodate – around €660 billion per year between 2026–2030.

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ECCO think tank @eccoclimate.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

🔎How are ETS revenues used – if at all? In Italy, #ETS auctions generated around €18 billion between 2012 and 2014, yet only 9% was spent on climate policies and the transition. This means one of Europe’s key financial levers for the energy transition remains largely unused.

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ECCO think tank @eccoclimate.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

📊Gas price surge drives up bills The higher the share of electricity generated from gas, the greater the exposure of energy bills to geopolitical shocks. ECCO’s new report analyses the impact of the Hormuz crisis, showing how dependence on fossil fuels exposes Europe to geopolitical volatility.

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ECCO think tank @eccoclimate.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

📃Press release in response to Giorgia Meloni's speech in Parliament Following Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s speech in Parliament yesterday on the energy crisis linked to the war in Iran, we raised concerns about the proposal to suspend #ETS. 👉 Read the full press release: tinyurl.com/44p9v6un

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ECCO think tank @eccoclimate.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

🔎The transition away from fossil fuels Over 80 countries backed a roadmap to transition away from #fossilfuels at COP30. Ahead of the Santa Marta Conference, research by ECCO, @energy.iisd.org, @e3g.bsky.social, @sefiaorg.bsky.social and @obsclima.bsky.social outlines 5️⃣ tests a roadmap must pass👇

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ECCO think tank @eccoclimate.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

📌Towards COP31: the transition away from fossil fuels 2026 has shown how dependence on #fossilfuels remains tied to geopolitical instability. From the intervention in Venezuela to increasingly assertive US energy diplomacy, international tensions continue to revolve around energy resources.

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