Way off track in Riga, as controversial EU-funded tram project plows ahead
March 7, 2018
Business interests continue to overshadow public concerns with regards to the dubious €100-million tram project in Riga.
Indigenous Svan communities unite to block hydro development in Svaneti
March 5, 2018
Protesters meet in Mestia to issue a petition that would block harmful infrastructural developments in Svaneti.
AIIB Public Information Policy
March 5, 2018
We share Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s genuine interest and vision that access to information holds the key to ensuring that stakeholders, project-affected people and the general public can provide meaningful inputs into the design and impleme
Comments on the existing EBRD Energy Sector Strategy from 2013
February 27, 2018
Bankwatch reviewed the EBRD’s energy lending during the strategy period and used this lens to look at the text of the bank’s 2013 Energy Strategy: what needs to be continued and strengthened and what needs to be changed. The focus is on priority issues
Bulgaria’s EU presidency off to rocky start, as protests highlight EU funds for nature destruction
February 19, 2018
Unwanted limelight shines on Bulgaria as country plows ahead with Cohesion funds for the destruction of the Pirin National Park
A Recipe for Success: Cookbook on Public Participation
February 13, 2018
Experiences from Visegrad 4 and Eastern Partnership countries
Key decision made that could rewrite EU energy policy
February 7, 2018
The European Investment Bank (EIB) on Tuesday approved its largest ever single loan to an energy project: the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline (TAP). The 1.5 Source: Key decision made that could rewrite EU energy policy
European gas pipeline receives £1.3 billion investment despite being dirtier than coal
February 7, 2018
The Trans Adriatic Pipeline project that will transport gas across Southern Europe was promised a £1.3 billion loan from the European Investment Bank. But research suggests burning the gas will create as much carbon emissions as using coal. Environment
Despite Climate Objections, New Southern Gas Corridor Gets €1.5bn In EU Funds
February 7, 2018
The European Investment Bank says the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline will reduce dependence on both Russian gas and European coal. But a recent study says it could be as emissions-intensive as coal. Source: Despite Climate Objections, New Southern Gas Corrido
EU bank approves largest ever energy loan, for TAP pipeline
February 7, 2018
The European Investment Bank on Tuesday (6 February) approved its largest ever single loan to an energy project: the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline (TAP). The €1.5 billion grant will be used to bring gas from the Black Sea to the Mediterranean. Source: EU ban
