Governments that are reluctant to embrace climate objectives place the energy transition in jeopardy
May 28, 2024
The upcoming Hungarian and Polish European Council presidencies present emerging Europe with a chance to set a climate neutral agenda—but …
Key trends and shortcomings in community engagement on high-risk EBRD projects
May 24, 2024
The EBRD sets out requirements for stakeholder engagement as part of project risk and impact assessments. This study reviews the stakeholder engagement practices of EBRD clients in all 34 high-risk projects disclosed between 2020 and 2024.
RePower the Regions seminar empowers municipalities for a sustainable future
May 14, 2024
On 10 May, 25 dedicated municipality employees from the city of Daugavpils in Latvia took part in a transformative seminar aimed at integrating zero-emission technologies and renewable energy solutions into public infrastructure.
Latvia considers a risky nuclear energy development path
April 24, 2024
Latvia already has a relatively high level of renewable energy production and, with many new wind and solar energy projects on the way, the country is not far from providing all the energy needed for its local consumption in annual terms. The greatest challenge remains ensuring a stable, balanced energy system. However, instead of planning for a 100 per cent renewables-based energy mix, the government has sparked a controversy by considering nuclear energy, a costly solution that would delay the transition.
Following the money: Poland
April 22, 2024
This briefing provides an overview of the just transition envisioned in the Polish Territorial Just Transition Plans for the four regions designated to receive money from the Just Transition Fund.
Cleaning up District Heating: Best technologies and real-life examples
April 18, 2024
Intended for practitioners, policymakers, civil society and the energy sector, this brochure reviews various public financing options that can help enable the transition to clean district heating.
Workshop ‘Revision of the National Recovery Plan’
March 27, 2024
Date and place: 27 March 2024 – Warsaw, Poland On 27 March 2024, the Polish Green Network and the Reform Institute jointly conducted a workshop entitled “Revision of the National Recovery Plan”. The aim and topic of the workshop was to discuss the cha
Art as a balm in the just transition: Inspiration from Poland and Romania
March 22, 2024
For the just transition to be successful, it is crucial to involve as many stakeholders as possible in the planning and implementation of the process. The coal regions of Jiu Valley in Romania and Eastern Wielkopolska in Poland are inspiring examples of this collaborative approach. Thanks to strong partnerships between local public authorities and civil society, both regions are now on the right track for a sustainable future beyond coal.
Soft landing: New high-level EIB ‘revolving door’ revelations suggest systemic issue persists
March 1, 2024
Alarming new Politico report uncovers ‘revolving doors’ in the EIB’s highest echelons linked to the controversial expansion of the Budapest airport.
EU anti-fraud office probes €200M loan to Budapest Airport
February 29, 2024
Former European Investment Bank Vice President Vazil Hudák was interviewed by investigators looking into the transaction.