In September, Bankwatch published its widely acclaimed ‘Boom Times Blues’ report, which examined the gender impact of oil projects in Sakhalin (Russia), Georgia, and Azerbaijan. The findings prompted the EBRD to develop its first Gender Action Plan. 

In the same month, Bankwatch also released the Citizen’s Guide to European Complaint Mechanisms, enabling the public to make more effective use of EU grievance procedures. 

In October, the EU launched its Energy Efficiency Action Plan, setting out policies for reducing energy use across the Union. 

In a notable success, Bankwatch played a part in blocking a Canadian-backed proposal to extract copper and gold using cyanide technology in Bulgaria.