SEFA General Assembly highlights strategic progress in sustainable energy finance amid geopolitical shifts
The Sustainable Energy Finance Association (SEFA) held its Annual General Assembly today at the Renewable Energy House in Brussels, bringing together its growing network of members to reflect on major achievements from the first half of 2025 and chart a bold path forward for sustainable energy finance.
The event marked the release of SEFA’s 2025 first half achievements Report, which highlighted significant advancements in project development, policy advocacy, member engagement, and strategic partnerships. Over the past six months, SEFA has actively advanced two flagship EU-funded initiatives; GearUP and CROSSFIT and launched two new ones; LIFE INCENTEU and LIFE NEW-PACE. Driving new models for financing energy efficiency, accelerating project development, and unlocking innovative private capital for the energy transition across Europe.
The day opened with a high-level roundtable on “Securing Green Financing in a Changing Geopolitical Landscape,” moderated by Executive Director Lina Konstantinopoulou. Featuring senior voices from the European Commission, Housing Task force DG Energy, Kristine Vlagsma, Kristine Vlagsma, Joule Assets Europe, CEO, Jessica Stromback and GNE Ventures Partner, Eduard Puig MacLean, the session addressed how current geopolitical challenges are reshaping energy security strategies, investment flows, and Europe’s climate commitments. The discussion reinforced the need for agile financing structures and resilient collaboration platforms, roles that SEFA continues to fulfil.
The General Assembly also confirmed the admission of four new members, Onesto, Sustainable City Greece, Bax Innovation, and Waste Eco Management. Reflecting SEFA’s continued growth and its value as a collaborative, action-oriented association.
Additional highlights included the presentation of the Executive Director’s Report, approval of the 2024 financial accounts and 2025 budget aimed at strengthening operational clarity and participation.
As SEFA looks ahead to the second half of 2025, the focus remains on deepening membership growth, capacity-building initiatives, expanding project leadership, and ensuring that members remain equipped to navigate an evolving regulatory, financial, and geopolitical landscape.
About SEFA
The Sustainable Energy Finance Association is a European organization dedicated to accelerating sustainable energy investments through innovative financial solutions, capacity building and policy advocacy. SEFA connects public and private stakeholders to create impactful partnerships and drive climate-neutral development.
For more information about SEFA and the Sustainable City Network, please contact Telvin Kulecho, Communications and Membership Officer, telvin@sefaeu.org