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These EU citizens have better ideas for EU funds

22 February, 2013

Our competition for ideas for EU funds investments that benefit the sustainable development of European communities could offer inspiration for EU and national decision makers. At the final award ceremony in Brussels, the winners told us about their ideas and how EU funding could benefit their countries.

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Constant dripping wears away the stone. Kyrgyz parliament votes to renegotiate Kumtor gold mine contract.

21 February, 2013

Challenging a mining operation that generates about ten percent of GDP in a country and particularly doing so on environmental and social grounds is an intimidating task. But as the example of the Kumtor gold mine in Kyrgyzstan shows, indefatigability and scientific expertise can persuade decision-makers to defend the interests of a country and its people.

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Rio Tinto’s responsibilities in Mongolia extend beyond shareholders

15 February, 2013

New civil society recommendations for the Oyu Tolgoi mine in Mongolia illustrate that much more than the bottom line needs to be considered to avoid development at the expense of local communities.

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Bogus logic in Ukraine: A nature reserve not worth protecting

13 February, 2013

If you thought the purpose of a nature reserve is to protect wildlife from disruptive human interference, then you’re wrong – at least when it comes to nature that’s in the way of electricity infrastructure in Ukraine.

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A mostly accommodating lion’s den – the second civil society meeting with the EIB Board of Directors

8 February, 2013

A meeting of civil society and the European Investment Bank’s Board of Directors saw a surprising degree of agreement between two often adverse groups.

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