Invested by Europe: How Climate Action Boosts Europe’s Competitiveness

From Climate Solutions by European Investment Bank

April 14, 2026 · 11 min

About this episode

The episode discusses how climate investment enhances Europe's competitiveness and economic security.

Climate investment is often seen as a cost. But it’s a powerful driver of competitiveness, resilience and long‑term growth for Europe. In this episode of  Invested by Europe , Fotios Kalantzis, senior climate economist at the European Investment Bank, explains why investing in climate is not only about cutting emissions. Climate action reduces Europe’s dependence on fossil fuel imports, improves energy efficiency, creates jobs and strengthens economic security. The conversation explores how the green transition opens new markets and how public investment and EU climate policies are driving demand for clean energy solutions. We also look at the importance of energy efficiency for smaller firms, and how tools such as the EIB’s Green Checker help companies identify and finance green investments. Invested by Europe  explores the forces shaping the European economy — and how investment can turn climate ambition into economic opportunity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Guest: Fotios Kalantzis

Topics covered

climate investment
competitiveness
green transition
energy efficiency
EU climate policies

Keywords

climate action
fossil fuel imports
clean energy solutions
economic opportunity
green investments

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: European Investment Bank