New ‘Comply or close’ report is out! The end of 2025 marked 8 years since coal power plants in the Western Balkans had to meet new air pollution standards. The Western Balkan governments must finally take responsibility for a managed coal phase-out and hold the energy utilities accountable for their lack of action.
Unlocking nature financing: National cost estimates for effective nature restoration
Two years after the adoption of the Nature Restoration Regulation, EU Member States are now working on their national restoration plans. One element will be crucial for their successful implementation: adequate funding.
To support national planning, CEE Bankwatch Network and EuroNatur, in cooperation with national partners, led a study in five Member States – Poland, Estonia, Latvia, Hungary and Croatia – to estimate financing needs for effective nature restoration.
