MEPs call for responsible new EBRD mining strategy
July 12, 2012
Brussels – The new mining strategy of the EBRD risks contradicting the EU Resource Efficiency Roadmap and responsible mining principles, argue 22 MEPs in an open letter to European Commissioners which asks the EC to take a more active role in improving the EBRD mining strategy currently under review. (1)
Complaint to EBRD on Rivne – Kyiv High Voltage Line Project seeking project compliance review
July 10, 2012
Complaint to EBRD on Kolubara lignite mine project
July 10, 2012
The communities in Vreoci request the EBRD to suspend the loan for the Kolubara lignite mine because of the project company’s failure to meet performance requirements regarding: – community health, safety and security – information disclosure and stakeholder engagement – land acquisition and resettlement – environmental and social appraisal management – pollution prevention and abatement
Complaint to EIB on Rivne – Kyiv High Voltage Line Project seeking project compliance review
July 6, 2012
World to EBRD: Don’t finance the next Chernobyl
July 4, 2012
With an EBRD loan decision for Ukraine’s nuclear reactors getting closer, people across Europe are now asking in a petition on Avaaz.org’s community site not to finance Ukraine’s risky nuclear lifetime extensions.
Improving safety?
July 2, 2012
Ukraine is hoping to receive European loans worth EUR 800 million to help finance safety improvements at its NPPs.
Lonely advocacy at Kolubara lignite mine
June 28, 2012
On a visit to the Kolubara mining complex in Serbia, Bankwatch staff was denied a meeting with the mining company, because of them caring for the environment.
Georgia: Tbilisi Offers Companies Forgiveness for Environmental Sins
June 28, 2012
By creating loopholes in environmental legislation, is President Mikheil Saakashvili’s administration making a deal with the devil?
Another own goal for Ukraine at the Euro 2012
June 27, 2012
A Euro 2012 related road rehabilitation in Ukraine has left locals with a high speed road but no safety in their front yards.
Europe’s unequal partnerships – a sad tale about energy
June 25, 2012
A too strong focus on energy security is steering Europe’s engagement with neighbouring states in a troublesome direction for the partnering countries.