District heating – the role of EU investments in Latvia
February 10, 2021
Heating is a basic need in Latvia, where the average heating season lasts 200 days. More than half (58%) of Latvia’s primary energy consumption is used for heating. This report from Bankwatch and Green Liberty analyses the district heating projects implemented in Latvia with the support of EU funds during the last 20 years.
‘Historic step’ as European Parliament approves green recovery fund
February 10, 2021
Lawmakers in the European Parliament voted to pass the EU’s €672.5 recovery and resilience facility on Tuesday evening (9 February), …
Green groups criticise lack of transparency in covid recovery fund process
February 9, 2021
Source: Green groups criticise lack of transparency in covid recovery fund process
Secrecy surrounding €672 billion in EU recovery funding jeopardises building back better
February 9, 2021
Little is known about how Member States intend to use funds from the EU’s EUR 672 billion Recovery and Resilience Facility, raising concerns about the bloc’s ability to rebound from the economic downturn as it moves towards meeting Europe’s long-term climate and energy goals, finds new research by Bankwatch for the Green 10 network of environmental groups .
Raising the bar on human rights at the European Investment Bank
January 29, 2021
A joint letter from Bankwatch and 15 other NGOs, on the occasion of the EIB’s annual dialogue with Civil Society Organisations, asking the Bank takes steps to integrate and prioritize human rights considerations through its operations.
Mining encouraged by European Green Deal must not destroy nature and health, warns CEE Bankwatch Network
January 28, 2021
Despite its long-term goals of achieving a circular economy and reducing resource use, the European Green Deal is pushing mining to meet …
L’extraction minière encouragée par le ‘Green Deal’ européen ne doit pas détruire la nature et la santé, avertit CEE Bankwatch Network
January 28, 2021
Malgré ses objectifs à long terme de réaliser une économie circulaire et de réduire l’utilisation des ressources, le ‘Green Deal’ européen …
Making the “EU Climate Bank” a reality
January 28, 2021
A joint letter from Bankwatch and 46 other civil society groups, calling on the EIB leadership to close the gaps in the Bank’s ‘Climate Bank Roadmap 2021-2025’ and fully align its operations with the Paris Agreement.
NEW REPORT: EU push for metals mining is a raw deal for people and environment
January 28, 2021
With a fair and digital transformation topping the priorities of the Portuguese EU presidency, the European Green Deal’s push for raw materials should not come at the expense of workers, local communities and nature, warns a new report from CEE Bankwatch Network.
Raw Deal
January 28, 2021
Europe wants to be the first continent to become climate neutral by 2050 and the leader in ensuring that all of the world’s ecosystems are restored, resilient and adequately protected by 2050.
