Updates on the European Investment Bank

Letter to the EIB regarding consultations on its Lending Policy for municipal waste

On March 17, 2009 the EIB responded to our letter. Download the response in Microsoft Word format here.

Letter to EIB regarding Zagreb municipal solid waste incinerator project on EIB’s webpage

Reply from the EIB regarding concerns on the Zagreb Incinerator project dated November 3, 2008 states that the bank has not been yet asked to consider financing the project. Download the response as pdf here.

Letter to EIB regarding Zagreb municipal solid waste incinerator project on EIB’s webpage

The letter comes after information on EIB web site that the bank might still be interested in financing the Zagreb incinerator project.

Letter to the EIB regarding the social and environmental impacts of financing for sections of the D1 motorway in Slovakia

Environmental Assessment Study for Porto Romano thermo power plant, Albania

This 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.

EBRD says NO to Vlora hydrocarbons terminal

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is no longer considering financing for a controversial hydrocarbons terminal in Vlora, Albania.

Comments on the Environmental Impact Assessment for the Demir Kapija – Smokvica highway project

Presentation of Porto Romano Rapid Environmental Assessment

Official presentation on the Rapid Environmental Assessment for the industrial and energy park, Porto Romano, Albania.

Green Action follow-up letter with the Croatian Ministry of Environment

On July 24, 2008 Croatian Ministry of Environment responded to above letter. Download the response as pdf here.

Bankwatch Mail 37

In 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?