Low-carbon transition as it should be: three steps for the EBRD to have fewer headaches with hydropower projects
May 10, 2018
While it is positive that banks want to finance the much-needed transition away from coal towards renewable energy in the Balkans, it is crucial to ensure that the cure is not worse than the disease. Most of the projects planned in the Balkans are smal
The EBRD strategy for Uzbekistan
May 9, 2018
Changes in the approach to governance put forward by the President Shavkat Mirziyoyev deserve to be encouraged by the international community. It is natural that the EBRD is ready to provide support to a country willing to accelerate reforms. However,
A Balkan Dam Boom Imperils Europe’s Wildest Rivers
May 8, 2018
The Balkan Peninsula, one of Europe’s most undeveloped regions, is facing a wave of thousands of hydroelectric projects that would block pristine, free-flowing rivers and cause major environmental damage. Local residents and conservationists are fighti
Žene iz Kruščice pokrenule debatu o zaštiti rijeka na Balkanu
May 7, 2018
Njemački mediji pišu o “hrabrim ženama iz Kruščice” koje su se sačuvale potok i inicirale debatu o eksploataciji rijeka na Balkanu. “Tageszeitung” je objavio zanimljivu reportažu o izbjeglicama koje se slijevaju u BiH. Source: Žene iz Kruščice pokrenul
Casi 3.000 presas para los últimos ríos vírgenes de Europa
May 7, 2018
Un documental alerta de que miles de proyectos hidroeléctricos amenazan la biodiversidad entre Albania y Bosnia-Herzegovina Source: Casi 3.000 presas para los últimos ríos vírgenes de Europa
Bedrohung für die letzten Wildflüsse Europas
May 6, 2018
Die Staaten auf dem Balkan planen, 3000 kleine Wasserkraftwerke zu bauen. Die Projekte würden unvergleichliche Ökosysteme zerstören – und sind für die Energieversorgung der Länder weitgehend nutzlos. Source: Bedrohung für die letzten Wildflüsse Europas
Green dams ‘hit’ West Balkans biodiversity, locals’ water supply
May 1, 2018
Lauded as green and environmentally friendly, small-scale hydropower dams are dotted around the West Balkans. But local communities say the impact is disastrous. Source: Green dams ‘hit’ West Balkans biodiversity, locals’ water supply
New wave of protests against the Nenskra dam
April 30, 2018
On April 21, around 200 people went on a protest in Chuberi to once again oppose the construction of the Nenskra dam and to demand their indigenous status that grants a higher level of safeguards.
Slovakia: Platform for Coal Regions in Transition could benefit coal company instead of communities
April 30, 2018
Bratislava – Today was the last day when actors from the Upper Nitra region in Slovakia could submit projects on the topic of regional development, to be supported by the Slovak government in cooperation with the European Commission.
‘Tsunami’ of hydropower dam building threatens Europe’s last wild rivers – campaigners
April 29, 2018
Critics say hydropower plants threaten animal life and people’s access to water Source: ‘Tsunami’ of hydropower dam building threatens Europe’s last wild rivers – campaigners