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EKOenergy is a globally available nonprofit ecolabel for #renewableenergy, managed by environmental organisations. By choosing EKOenergy-labelled energy, you help us fight climate change, protect biodiversity, and promote international solidarity. #SDGs

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EKOenergy ecolabel @ekoenergy.bsky.social · 21h
We have a vacancy for #EUsolidaritycorps volunteers. - Positions from January to December 2027 - At our secretariat in Helsinki, Finland - Promoting renewable energy - Candidates from the EU See youth.europa.eu/solidarity/o...
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Opportunity detail page | European Youth Portal
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EKOenergy ecolabel @ekoenergy.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Public financial support for clean energy is helping four of the world’s largest oil and gas importers—accounting for around 40% of global oil imports and 27% of gas imports—cut import bills, stabilise prices, protect consumers, and strengthen competitiveness. www.iisd.org/publications...
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Spending Public Money Smarter for Energy Security
Four energy-importing countries show how public financial support for clean energy can reduce exposure to fossil fuel price shocks.
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EKOenergy ecolabel @ekoenergy.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
"How solar energy, internet access, and community leadership are strengthening territorial defense in the Peruvian Amazon" By @amazonwatch.org! Co-funded by #EKOenergy users! Thank you all! Every additional EKOenergy user helps us achieve more concrete results. amazonwatch.org/news/2026/07...
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The Chapra Nation Is Powering Its Own Future | Amazon Watch
This month, Amazon Watch and the Chapra Nation fulfilled a dream years in the making: we brought solar energy, freezers, and internet connectivity to 12 communities across Chapra territory.
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EKOenergy ecolabel @ekoenergy.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Our weekly reminder for decision-makers: Amidst short-term challenges & problems, don't forget the bigger picture: Climate change hangs like a sword of Damocles over our future. To reduce the threat, we need to: - phase out fossil fuels, - restore nature, - cooperate! #FridaysForFuture
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EKOenergy ecolabel @ekoenergy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
EKOenergy's 2026 Bamboo #Award, the annual recognition for the fastest growth in EKOenergy sales, is for #CarbonSolutionsGroup. Congratulations! www.ekoenergy.org/ekoenergys-b...
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EKOenergy's Bamboo Award 2026 is for Carbon Solutions Group - EKOenergy ecolabel
EKOenergy’s Bamboo Award 2026, for the fastest growth rate in EKOenergy sales in the previous year, goes to Carbon Solutions Group
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EKOenergy ecolabel @ekoenergy.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Getting ready for the RE-Source 2026 event! 10 years of turning clean energy into competitive advantage! For more information and registration 👉 resource-platform.eu/re-source/ #Resource #Resource2026
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EKOenergy ecolabel @ekoenergy.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
#GlobalGoalsWeek series: Today, EKO-Nadja and #SDG5 "But, SDG5, is not just about giving women the same opportunities as men; it is about creating a world where a person’s gender does not determine how they are treated and what choices they are allowed to make." Read more on our Instagram.
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EKOenergy ecolabel @ekoenergy.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
#GlobalGoalsWeeks series: Today, EKO-Tagesech and SDG6 "It makes me think about all the things we normally never have to consider before taking a sip." "Without the energy needed to power essential systems, getting water where it is needed can be much more difficult." More on our Instagram!
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EKOenergy ecolabel @ekoenergy.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
It's Global Goals Week, an annual UN event to remind us of the importance of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs can sometimes feel distant and abstract. At EKOenergy, we are committed to turning them into concrete action and tangible results. www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-g...
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From Global Goals to local action: what clean energy makes possible
Renewable energy in support of the Sustainable Development Goals It's Global Goals Week, an annual UN event to remind us of the importance of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Sustainable ...
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EKOenergy ecolabel @ekoenergy.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
#GlobalGoalsWeek series! Today: EKO-Gabriela and SDG 13. "Getting into the world of renewable energy has made me want to better understand how we can accelerate the energy transition and turn climate awareness into concrete action." #ClimateActoin More on our Instagram!
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EKOenergy ecolabel @ekoenergy.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Greetings from #FridaysForFuture. This is our weekly reminder for decision-makers that they can and should do much more - to speed up the growth of wind & solar, - to protect & restore nature, - to promote cooperation. All of these are needed to avoid climate chaos and ecological breakdown.
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EKOenergy ecolabel @ekoenergy.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
New @irena-official.bsky.social report: "Despite a record growth in 2025, the world must build more renewable power capacity in 2026-2030 than in all previous years combined". #3xrenewables #1point5degrees www.irena.org/News/pressre...
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EKOenergy ecolabel @ekoenergy.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
UN Secretary-General: "We know that fossil fuel interests won't step aside on their own. For decades, Big Oil has treated the atmosphere as an open sewer - and cashed in on the consequences." www.afp.com/en/un-chief-...
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UN chief says 'Big Oil' treats atmosphere as open sewer
Major global oil companies are treating the atmosphere like an "open sewer," the outgoing United Nations chief Antonio Guterres said Tuesday in a withering attack on the energy...
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EKOenergy ecolabel @ekoenergy.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
"Fuel prices are spiking. But prices could have been a lot higher if it wasn’t for China. Demand in the world’s largest oil-consuming nation is set to fall for the third successive year. Earlier stockpiling and a rapid shift to electric vehicles are responsible." theconversation.com/as-renewed-c...
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As renewed chaos grips the oil market, one country is keeping global prices down – by reducing demand
As renewed chaos grips the oil market, China is reaping the benefits of electric vehicles. But Australia’s reliance on diesel leaves it exposed.
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EKOenergy ecolabel @ekoenergy.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Global Goals Week series! Today: EKO-Paulo and SDG 7. "As a volunteer, I get a practical chance to support the implementation of SDG 7 thanks to our renewable energy projects in disadvantaged communities, while also taking into account strict biodiversity criteria." More on Instagram!
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EKOenergy ecolabel @ekoenergy.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
EKOenergy's Orchid Award 2026 is for @becour.bsky.social! #Congratulations! Our Orchid Award is an annual recognition for the authorised seller with the best presentation of EKOenergy on its website and for ongoing efforts to increase that page's visibility. www.ekoenergy.org/ekoenergys-o...
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EKOenergy's Orchid Award 2026 is for Becour! - EKOenergy ecolabel
Becour is the winner of EKOenergy's Orchid Award 2026, for the best online presentation of our ecolabel. Congrats to the team at Becour!
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EKOenergy ecolabel @ekoenergy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Greetings from the Asia Solar Energy for Climate Change Conference (ASECCC 2026), held fully online today and tomorrow. Earlier today, one of us was a panelist in the session "Financing Community Solar: Bridging Grassroots Needs and Funder Expectations". Thank you for inviting us!
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EKOenergy ecolabel @ekoenergy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Global Goals Week series! Today: EKO-Laura and SDG 4. "SDG 4 is about ensuring inclusive and quality education and promoting learning opportunities for everyone. And there is still a lot of work to do." "Access to reliable energy helps create better conditions for education" More on Instagram!
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EKOenergy ecolabel @ekoenergy.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Global Goals Week series! Today: EKO-Haby and SDG 10. "I’ve always been drawn to questions of justice and inequality, through my studies, my work and my involvement in different projects." "At EKOenergy, this perspective has found a new dimension through the Climate Fund." More on Instagram!
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EKOenergy ecolabel @ekoenergy.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
EKOenergy for all!
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EKOenergy ecolabel @ekoenergy.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Global Goals Week series: Today, EKO-Kateryna & SDG 2 "Peels go into compote, cores into tea or homemade vinegar. Yesterday's dinner is today's lunch" "Keeping food from getting lost often comes down to keeping it fresh. EKOenergy supports solar-powered refrigeration projects" More on Instagram!
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EKOenergy ecolabel @ekoenergy.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Today is the International Day of Peace. All of us can help promote peace, also when we are active on social media. For example, by reporting bullying and harassment & creating a safe space for all. For us, at EKOenergy, our work to promote renewables is our daily contribution to world peace.
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EKOenergy ecolabel @ekoenergy.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
It's #GlobalGoalsWeek and EKO-Yana uses the opportunity to highlight SDG 12! "We are used to living as if resources were unlimited and anything could easily be replaced with something new. Yet behind every purchase there is water, energy, raw materials, human labour, and an environmental impact."
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EKOenergy ecolabel @ekoenergy.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
We look forward to speaking at the Asia Solar Energy for Climate Change Conference, held virtually on 23 and 24 September. We will present the activities of our Climate Fund in the session "Financing Community Solar", on 23 Sept. Everyone welcome. Free registration. 👉 www.ccinnolab.org/ASECCC
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EKOenergy ecolabel @ekoenergy.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Today, some of our team participated in a local river restoration project. By adding stones to the riverbed, we created suitable habitats for increasingly endangered freshwater species. Every bit helps. Think globally, act locally! Thank you, #virho, for organising! #biodiversity #restorenature
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EKOenergy ecolabel @ekoenergy.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Every US$1 invested in tackling climate change and air pollution together can generate around US$15 in economic benefits! www.ccacoalition.org/news/un-ever...
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UN: Every US$1 invested in climate and clean-air action can return US$15
The economic value of action
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EKOenergy ecolabel @ekoenergy.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Greetings from Fridays For Future! It's the Global Week of Action against fossil fuels. So today, we shout even louder than before: Renewables up! Fossils down! Make polluters pay for the mess they are creating. #FossilFreeFuture #JustTransitionNow
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EKOenergy ecolabel @ekoenergy.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
"EU yield forecasts for all summer crops have been sharply reduced, falling below the five-year average by up to 14 %." joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/jrc-news-and...
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Exceptionally dry and hot weather threatens summer crops
Exceptionally dry and hot weather threatens summer crops
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Ember @ember-energy.org · 16/09/2026
As the energy and information revolutions converge to redefine power, the race of the 21st century is the race to master the electron ⚡ 8/8 Explore the full slidedeck, launched in partnership with Climate Group 🔗 ember-energy.org/latest-insig...
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The Age of Power | Ember
How the electrotech and information revolution are converging – and what this means for energy, markets and geopolitics
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EKOenergy ecolabel @ekoenergy.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
⚡ @ember-energy.org 's Age of Power slide deck is out! Incredibly interesting and inspiring. 🙏 Thanks to all who contributed!! Here are some slides, but each of the 99 slides in the deck is a story in itself! Check it out here: ember-energy.org/latest-insig... #Ageofpower
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EKOenergy ecolabel @ekoenergy.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
📣 It's the Global Week of Action against Fossil Fuels! That suits us very well. At EKOenergy, every week of the year is filled with actions to promote renewable energy and help consumers switch away from fossil. We're happy to make an extra effort this week! #FossilFreeFuture #JustTransitionNow
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EKOenergy ecolabel @ekoenergy.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
One of us is presenting EKOenergy to the newcomers while we enjoy the sun.
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EKOenergy ecolabel @ekoenergy.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
We granted €18,883 from our Climate Fund to the Congolese NGO Foyer d’enfant + Femme. With this support, they brought solar power to the maternity and child care unit of the Kigongo health center (South Kivu). #solarpower #ruralelectrification 👇 www.foyerdenfantfemme.org/sante-matern...
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Santé maternelle et infantile à Kigongo : FOYER D’ENFANT+FEMME dote le centre de santé d’un système d’énergie solaire - Foyer d'enfant + Femme
Titre centré sur l Dans le cadre de son projet de soutien à la transition énergétique grâce aux énergies renouvelables, l'organisation à base communautaire FOYER D’ENFANT+FEMME — qui œuvre pour les dr...
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EKOenergy ecolabel @ekoenergy.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
🇪🇺 Today we celebrate 14 years of European Solidarity Corps (ESC) volunteers at EKOenergy's Secretariat. We usually host 6 to 8 ESC volunteers at a time, and most volunteers stay for 10 to 12 months. Together, 107 volunteers from 23 countries! #EUsolidaritycorps
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EKOenergy ecolabel @ekoenergy.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Our weekly reminder for decision-makers: Much more can and should be done to avoid climate chaos and ecological breakdown. ⛔ Phase out fossil fuels! 🌿 Restore nature! 🌎 Cooperation! 🙌 Solidarity, not greed! Decisions that are good for all, not only for the happy few. #FridaysForFuture
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EKOenergy ecolabel @ekoenergy.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
We're having a busy week again, so we hardly have time for posting! In this photo, taken earlier today, EKO-Tagesech is painting a new flag! We look forward to seeing the result soon.
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EKOenergy ecolabel @ekoenergy.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Between 2023 and 2026, EKOenergy's Climate Fund financed the deployment of solar power and solar-powered irrigation in 10 communities near Lake Titicaca in Bolivia. The project was 1 of the 24 finalists in the 2026 Premios Verdes, Bolivian Chapter, and 2nd for energy. youtu.be/II-DZjT3UQA?...
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EKOenergy-funded solar project in Bolivia was one of the finalists of the Premios Verdes
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EKOenergy ecolabel @ekoenergy.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Our weekly reminder for decision-makers, here & elsewhere: Phasing out fossil fuels and speeding up the energy transition supports many goals: - protecting our atmosphere and oceans, - improving access to reliable energy for all, - ensuring our independence & security, - ... #FridaysForFuture
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EKOenergy ecolabel @ekoenergy.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Happy birthday, EKO-Joanne!!
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EKOenergy ecolabel @ekoenergy.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
The Finnish government is finalising its 2027 budget. Together with some members of the EKOenergy team, we joined a demonstration outside the meeting venue to remind our decision-makers of the urgent need to tackle the climate and biodiversity crises. #Fightallcrises #Endfossilsubsidies
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EKOenergy ecolabel @ekoenergy.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Today is Nature Day in Finland. Suomen #luonnonpäivä, Finska #naturensdag Some of our team went to the forest next door for a short afternoon walk. For one hour, we tried to find and identify as many species as possible, checking and comparing the names in our native languages. #teambuilding
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EKOenergy ecolabel @ekoenergy.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Thank you to everyone who joined today's webinar, "Powering Climate Action: Pathways to Meaningful Youth Engagement." Thank you also to the presenters and moderators! The recording will be available soon on EKOenergy's YouTube channel! #youthinaction
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EKOenergy ecolabel @ekoenergy.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Greetings from the steps of the Parliament! Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the tragedy in Nepal and those working to overcome its consequences. The deadly flash flood in Nepal is yet another reminder of the urgent need for climate action worldwide. #internationalsolidarity
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EKOenergy ecolabel @ekoenergy.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Welcome, EKO-Gabriela! And thank you, EKO-Kateryna, for the amazing cakes!! #EUsolidaritycorps
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EKOenergy ecolabel @ekoenergy.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
It's always encouraging to receive updates and photos from solar projects we fund in many parts of the world. Today we received photos from a project in South Kivu, DR Congo. The NGO Foyer d'Enfant + Femme is installing a solar system at the maternity & child care unit of the Kigongo health center
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EKOenergy ecolabel @ekoenergy.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
We presented EKOenergy and EKOenergy's Climate Fund during @canclimateaction.bsky.social's monthly Renewables Café. Thank you for your interest in our work!
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EKOenergy ecolabel @ekoenergy.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Together with 190+ European, international and national organisations and industry associations, we’re calling on EU leaders to make a concrete plan for Europe’s exit from fossil fuels! @ec.europa.eu #Endallfossilfuels caneurope.org/publications...
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190+ organisations and industry associations demand President von der Leyen: Make this fossil fuel crisis Europe’s last - CAN Europe
This summer, Europeans are paying twice for the EU’s continued dependence on fossil fuels. First, in higher energy costs: the second fossil fuel crisis in just four years has added more than €50 billi...
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EKOenergy ecolabel @ekoenergy.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Another newsletter with invitations, promising news, and general information about EKOenergy's recent actions and achievements. - Upcoming webinar on youth engagement, - Videos from ongoing Climate Fund projects, - RE-Source 2026, - Letter to the EU, - & much more! 👉 mailchi.mp/ekoenergy/ne...
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EKOenergy ecolabel @ekoenergy.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Several of our team attended the local celebration of Ukraine's Independence Day for the fifth time since the start of the full-scale war. #SupportUkraine
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EKOenergy ecolabel @ekoenergy.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
We are at the weekly #FridaysForFuture demonstration again. Heatwaves, forest fires, droughts, storms, floods... are getting more destructive year after year. To turn the tide, we need to - end fossil fuels and switch to clean energy instead, - stop the ecocide and restore nature instead.
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