EIB moves to curb intermediated hydropower financing
July 29, 2022
The EU’s house bank has recently updated its exclusion list, a document detailing what kind of projects it will not finance. This finally closes a long-standing loophole allowing ill-suited intermediaries to finance hydropower projects.
New report: Southeast Europe hydropower investment risks are high and rising
July 27, 2022
Greenfield large hydropower investments across southeast Europe (1) face major risks and low realisation rates, according to a new report by CEE Bankwatch, EuroNatur, Riverwatch and WWF Adria published today, which also highlights nine high-risk project cases (2).
Why hydropower in southeast Europe is a risky investment
July 27, 2022
Hydropower, together with coal, has traditionally played a major role in the power systems of southeast Europe, with particularly high shares in Albania, Montenegro and Croatia. And today, southeast European governments, utilities and energy experts are keen to build even more hydropower.
Riding roughshod over EU environmental and public consultation rules risks boomerang effect for renewables development
July 25, 2022
In an attempt to end reliance on Russian gas, the European Commission is seeking to speed up renewable energy deployment. But its proposals threaten to erode decades of hard-won EU environmental and public consultation achievements.
Comment: Skavica Dam — The Last Thing Albania Needs
July 22, 2022
Greenfield hydropower projects bring serious risks for people and nature, which very often outweigh the economic benefits. In the worst …
Skavica Dam — the last thing Albania needs
July 22, 2022
Instead of increasing its energy security, Albania is pushing the construction of yet more hydropower, leading to thousands losing their land and the potential extinction of Europe’s rarest cat. Will the US International Development Finance Corporation really consider financing Skavica?
Даниел Попов: Стъпването върху стабилен подход спрямо НАТУРА зоните плаши някои хора
July 20, 2022
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Bosnia and Herzegovina: Federation entity bans small hydropower projects over harm to environment & local communities
July 18, 2022
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Raport: Krajowe Plany Odbudowy nie takie znowu zielone
July 11, 2022
Niektóre projekty zgłoszone przez państwa członkowskie UE w ramach KPO mogą zostać zrealizowane kosztem środowiska – wskazują organizacje …
Raport: Euroopa roheline raha võib hävitada Eesti metsa
June 30, 2022
Euroopa taasterahastu ei suuda adresseerida elurikkuse kriisi, selgus värskest Euroopa keskkonnarganisatsioonide raportist.
