The Just Transition Culture event took place in Eastern Wielkopolska in Poland on 21-25 June 2025. It was organised by activists and artists from three European just transition regions: Eastern Wielkopolska in Poland, Western Macedonia in Greece and Jiu Valley in Romania. The activities included art workshops, exhibitions, wall murals, the painting of a mining locomotive, concerts and study visits. Without the participation of the people you can see in this short film, who dedicated their time, energy and passion, the event would not have even taken place.

Buk Bijela is one of 14 dams planned on the upper Drina and its tributaries. It would block the migration of the majestic Danube salmon and damage local rafting tourism. Its development has been marked by a series of legal violations.

Insights from central and eastern Europe on the next EU budget and related funding. Our grid of resources showcases a variety of positive environmental solutions. Whether you are looking for impactful videos, informative infographics or examples of best practices, helpful content awaits here.

For over 30 years, the LIFE programme has proven its worth as a highly effective resource for financing nature protection and restoration across Europe. It’s also widely considered one of the EU’s best performing funds. 

Despite its vital role, however, the programme now risks being scrapped from the next EU budget, which would effectively remove the only dedicated source of EU funding for biodiversity in Europe. 

The next EU budget (MFF), the cornerstone of the EU’s policy action, must respond to today’s multiple challenges by directing public spending towards building a more resilient, just and sustainable economy. It must also focus on making good use of the EU’s limited financial resources by following the horizontal principles of solidarity, cohesion, a just transition, human rights, transparency, partnership, ‘do no significant harm’ and ‘leave no one behind’.

Since our founding in 1995, Bankwatch has been at the forefront of holding international financial institutions and governments accountable. We’ve challenged projects that threaten our environment and communities, worked tirelessly to promote transparency and public participation in decision-making, and played a key role in many environmental victories over the last 30 years. Join us in celebrating this milestone and help us continue our vital work for another 30 years and beyond.