Environmental Assessment Study for Porto Romano thermo power plant, Albania
Publication | 15 September, 2008This study commissioned by the Italian energy company Enel has been heavily criticised for several shortcomings, including the studys failure to: consider alternative energy scenarios to coal power; analyse properly the carbon dioxide emissions; assess the socio-economic impacts of the project and provide for management and monitoring plans.
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EBRD says NO to Vlora hydrocarbons terminal
Blog entry | 21 July, 2008The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is no longer considering financing for a controversial hydrocarbons terminal in Vlora, Albania.
Read moreComments on the Environmental Impact Assessment for the Demir Kapija – Smokvica highway project
Publication | 8 July, 2008Read more
Presentation of Porto Romano Rapid Environmental Assessment
Publication | 10 June, 2008Official presentation on the Rapid Environmental Assessment for the industrial and energy park, Porto Romano, Albania.
Read moreGreen Action follow-up letter with the Croatian Ministry of Environment
Publication | 3 June, 2008On July 24, 2008 Croatian Ministry of Environment responded to above letter. Download the response as pdf here.
Read moreBankwatch Mail 37
Publication | 2 June, 2008In this issue: EU billions must help to reduce waste, not boost it * European Investment Bank urged to stop fueling the incineration fire * Zero waste, zero pain * The EIB undermines Africa * Strange bedfellows: the EIB’s huge fossil fuels portfolio is smothering clean energy initiatives * A deluge of public subsidies for Ethiopian dam projects, but public benefits missing * Public consultation on EIB environmental policy at last, but problems persist * Czech roads paved with whose gold exactly?
Read moreFuelling the fire: European Investment Bank financing for the incineration industry
Publication | 29 May, 2008The European Investment Bank is mandated to promote EU policy with its project investments and invested over EUR 1.5 billion in 33 waste management projects between 2000 and 2006, the majority of which were in the EU. If the EIB is to truly support the implementation of EU policy, this bias towards incineration investments must be halted.
Read moreLetter to DG TREN regarding EU and EIB funds for ill-conceived projects
Publication | 28 May, 2008Read more
Rapid Environmental Assessment for the Industrial and Energetic Park’s at Porto Romano, Durres, Albania
Publication | 28 May, 2008Read more
Report on the meeting with DG Regio regarding the Demir Kapija – Smokvica highway
Publication | 22 May, 2008Read more
