Tashlyk hydro pumped storage plant, Ukraine
April 7, 2021
On 12 May 2020, the European Investment Bank (EIB) announced that it is considering financing the completion of the Tashlyk hydro pumped storage plant (HPSP) project. The Ukrainian state-owned enterprise National Nuclear Energy Generating Company (Ener
High time for better biodiversity protection in the Energy Community countries
March 31, 2021
The energy sector damages rivers, lakes and other habitats in the countries participating in the Energy Community Treaty, and the Treaty’s current rules are not sufficient to protect them. Our new analysis shows how the EU’s nature and water Directives can be adapted to help address this problem.
Highway to Hell: It’s Time Bosnia Rethought Corridor Vc
March 31, 2021
Locals in southwest Bosnia are shocked that the new European Corridor has been rerouted without serious consultation – when the impact on …
Thirsty hydropower: misuse of drinking water pipelines has destroyed a river in Bulgaria
March 30, 2021
The Blagoevgradska Bistritsa hydropower cascade was planned to use only the drinking water of the town of Blagoevgrad. Eight years later, it has used more than double the water allowed, leaving the river ‘even without frogs’. Our latest report shows the need for more scrutiny of EIB and EBRD lending through intermediary banks.
Indorama Agro workers are fighting to register the first independent trade union in Uzbekistan
March 26, 2021
International civil society urges the Uzbek government and development banks to support the registration of the trade union in a joint statement released today, as workers organising the union are met with threats.
Joint Statement Regarding the Establishment of an Independent Trade Union in Uzbekistan
March 26, 2021
On March 19, 2021, over 200 employees of Indorama Agro in the Syrdarya region of Uzbekistan held a meeting to establish the independent trade union, “Xalq Birligi” (People’s Unity), the first of its kind in the country. This initiative was a response t
EU green dream is a harsh reality for metal-rich countries
March 24, 2021
The tale of Mongolia’s Oyu Tolgoi copper mine highlights the potential toll on people and the environment in Central Asia from Europe’s rush for high-tech climate solutions. Source: EU green dream is a harsh reality for metal-rich countries
Zakulisna politična trgovina oddaljuje BiH od članstva v Natu
March 22, 2021
V Federaciji BiH kratijo pravice povratnikov in preminulim pošiljajo odločbe o razlastitvi.
ICT metal mining case study at jadarite mine in Serbia
March 19, 2021
The Government of Serbia promotes Rio Tinto investment as a project of the century, “a project that will put Serbia on the map of high …
Actions speak louder than words: gender equality policies in development banks
March 8, 2021
Promoting gender rights and women’s empowerment has become a trend among multilateral development banks (MDBs). Organising discussions on best practices and promoting gender-related issues is welcome, but it is crucial that banks ensure meaningful protection and support to the women most affected by international public investments.
