In March and April, Bankwatch took on the role of secretariat for the World Bank’s Europe and Central Asia non-governmental organisation assembly, held in Vilnius. Our responsibilities included promoting the event among civil society groups across the region, facilitating the gathering itself, and acting as a liaison between the participating organisations and the World Bank. 

In May, Bankwatch organised a training session in Baku for non-governmental organisations from Azerbaijan and Georgia, with a focus on strengthening regional capacity and campaign coordination. 

Ahead of the EBRD’s Annual Meeting in Riga, also in May, Bankwatch undertook a lobbying tour across several key European countries, including Germany, Sweden, Norway, and France, targeting decision makers in an effort to influence outcomes related to the controversial K2–R4 nuclear project. 

Immediately following the Annual Meeting, we held another internal meeting in Tartu, providing an opportunity for reflection and strategic planning. 

Later in the year, in September, the World Bank and International Monetary Fund held their joint meetings in Prague. On this occasion, the President of the World Bank announced a review of the institution’s policies on fossil-fuel financing – an important development for our climate-focused advocacy efforts.