Updates on the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

Green Action comments on the Environmental Impact Assessment for the Kastijun Regional Waste Management Centre, Croatia

Violations at EBRD power lines project spark clashes between police and villagers in Ukraine

A project financed by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in the Odessa region of Ukraine has this week been the scene of clashes between 300 police officers and villagers resisting the routing of high voltage power lines through their village. The EUR 25.8 million Odessa High Voltage Grid Upgrade project is being implemented by Ukraine’s national electricity company Ukrenergo in violation of agreements with the EBRD, the international public development bank and backer of the project.

Letter to EBRD urging the bank to control NPC Ukrenergo’s high voltage grid project near Odessa, Ukraine

Letter to EBRD’s President Mirow regarding the bank’s fourth Capital Resource Review

The letter calls for President Mirow to ensure an inclusive debate about the banks role and priorities while the EBRD’s undertakes its Capital Resources Review 4 (CRR4). Bankwatch request that the bank consults external stakeholders about the review, and that background materials related to the process are publicly disclosed in a timely manner. President Mirow responded to our letter on January 14, 2010. Download his response in pdf here.

Letter to EIB dealing with human rights abuses by Turkmenistan against environmental activist Andrey Zatoka

As the EIB considers financing the Nabucco Gas Pipeline project, the letter requests the bank to take into account the serious human rights violations occurring in Turkmenistan, as exemplified by Mr. Zatokas case.

Letter to EBRD on human rights abuses by Turkmenistan against environmental activist Andrey Zatoka

As the EBRD reviews its country strategy for Turkmenistan, the letter requests the bank to bear in mind the serious human rights violations occurring in Turkmenistan, as exemplified by Mr. Zatokas case.

Follow-up letter to EBRD and Balykshy LLC on the Atash marine base monitoring visit

Bulgarian Supreme Administrative Court decision regarding Chelopech gold mine

Bankwatch position paper on the Nabucco gas pipeline

The position paper outlines four reasons for not providing public funds for the Nabucco gas pipeline project (human rights, fossil fuels, energy efficiency and local benefits) and makes specific recommendations to EU institutions.

Comments on the draft EBRD country strategy for Albania