If the EBRD stands for democracy it should not support TAP – Italian community addresses bank’s directors
May 11, 2017
At a meeting with the directors of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Bankwatch campaigners read a statement from Italian communities opposing the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline, the last leg of the Southern Gas Corridor, a 3500 km pipeline
Nenskra hydropower plant project, Georgia
May 5, 2017
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is in the process of assessing a loan for the 280 megawatt Nenskra hydropower plant in Georgia. In March supplementary environmental and social impact assessments (ESIA) were released in order
Why the EBRD should not finance the Southern Gas Corridor
May 5, 2017
While the EBRD is currently considering loans for the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) and TANAP, both part of the Southern Gas Corridor, the bank should asses the reputational and financial risks of involvement in the project.
Who really benefits from Georgia’s Nenskra hydropower plant?
May 4, 2017
The Nenskra hydropower plant is implemented by two state-owned institutions and likely to be funded by several publicly owned development banks. Nonetheless, information about the contested project is being held back from public scrutiny.
River defenders gather forces in Georgia
March 28, 2017
This week, activists from across the world are meeting in Tbilisi to share their experiences of resisting hydropower projects and the money that supports them.
For our rivers, for our lives – activists from across the globe meet in Tbilisi, Georgia
March 27, 2017
85 river and dam activists from 40 countries and all continents gather at a time when dams are back in fashion.
Putting human rights upfront – briefing for the directors of the European Investment Bank
January 24, 2017
The Nenskra hydropower plant in Georgia – briefing for the directors of the European Investment Bank
January 24, 2017
Why the EIB should not finance the Southern Gas Corridor – briefing for the directors of the European Investment Bank
January 24, 2017
Concerns regarding the EBRD’s Project Complaint Mechanism and recommendations for improvements – letter to EBRD directors
January 23, 2017
This letter to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s Board of Directors summarises civil society organisations’ concerns regarding bank’s Project Complaints Mechanism, specifically the handling of several complaints, and makes specific recommendations for improvements, based on experience with these cases and with the accountability mechanisms of other institutions.
