Complaint against the EIB regarding maladministration in the Gazela resettlement process
September 29, 2009
The complaint concerns the European Investment Banks failure to adhere to its own transparency and social standards in the Gazela Bridge Rehabilitation project in the Republic of Serbia. It has been sent simultaneously to the European Ombudsman.
Bankwatch input to the European Commission’s consultation on a sustainable future for transport
September 29, 2009
In our consultation input we call for an integrated design of the future transport policy of the EU. The development of the transport sector needs to be placed in a wider context and contribute to the harmonization of conditions between rail, road, waterways as well as air traffic.
Letter to EBRD regarding Gazela resettlement
September 28, 2009
BWN input for the EBRDs sectoral evaluation of Municipal Environmental Infrastructure projects
September 24, 2009
CEE Bankwatch Network’s inputs into the EBRDs evaluation of its work in the Municipal Environmental Infrastructure sector, a sector playing an important role in determining the quality of peoples lives through waste management, water and wastewater, and urban transport projects.
Comments on draft EBRD Investment Strategy for Russia for 2009-2011
September 23, 2009
Save Yuntolovo comments on the EBRD’s Investment Strategy for Russia and calls for an effective implementation of the strategy’s cross-priority of energy efficiency, for more transparency in the process, etc.
Letter to EBRD regarding possible damaging of Khimki forest by the Moscow – St. Petersburg highway
September 22, 2009
On October 27, 2009 we received EBRD’s response. Download it here.
Letter to EBRD regarding the planned routing of the Moscow – St.Petersburg motorway
September 21, 2009
A letter to the EBRD regarding the plans to route the Moscow – St.Petersburg motorway through the Khimki Forest Park, a protected natural area and a habitat for elks, boars and other wild animals and a unique wildlife area in the heavily built up Moscow region. The letter poses a number of questions concerning public participation, environmental impact, freedom of speech for those opposing the project, etc. and calls on the EBRD not to finance the project.
Revised EIA study for the Demir Kapija – Smokvica highway
September 15, 2009
The study can be downloaded in pdf (55 MB) from the webpage dedicated to relevant documents regarding the Demir Kapija-Smokvica highway. The webpage is hosted by the Macedonian government. full text: http://www.vlada.mk/files/doc/studija_zs/EIA_Demir_Kapija_Smokvica_UPDATED_15092009.pdf
Via Baltica photo update – New imminent damage to Knyszyn Forest Natura 2000 site
September 9, 2009
An updated report on the progressing road construction in North-East Poland. The report includes photographs showing how construction works at the Bialystok-Katrynka section are now continuing within the NATURA 2000 site.
Letter to EIB requesting urgent information on Gazela resettlement
September 2, 2009
On Monday, August 31st, the community living in the slum under the Gazela bridge was physically resettled. The City of Belgrade claims that a Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) was approved, but the resettled PAPs have not seen the RAP and have not been consulted. Bankwatch and CEKOR are asking the EIB to provide information on the resettlement process and to not disburse the loan for the Gazela Bridge rehabilitation project until it is assured that a sustainable and adequate solution for those resettled is found.