Letter to European Commission regarding the EIB’s consideration to finance the Moscow – St. Petersburg motorway PPP
November 24, 2009
Green Action comments on the Environmental Impact Assessment for the Kastijun Regional Waste Management Centre, Croatia
November 20, 2009
Briefing: Introduction of cyanide leaching of gold in Bulgaria
November 20, 2009
The briefing outlines plans to introduce the highly toxic chemical cyanide into the leaching of gold in Bulgaria. It describes the fierce public opposition to it and the shortcomings in the EIA process for the Chelopech, Kurdjali and Krumovgrad projects. It also points to the risks for the environment and human health, and to the questionable applicability of the technique for Bulgaria.
Letter to EBRD urging the bank to control NPC Ukrenergo’s high voltage grid project near Odessa, Ukraine
November 17, 2009
Letter to EBRD on human rights abuses by Turkmenistan against environmental activist Andrey Zatoka
November 16, 2009
As the EBRD reviews its country strategy for Turkmenistan, the letter requests the bank to bear in mind the serious human rights violations occurring in Turkmenistan, as exemplified by Mr. Zatokas case.
Letter to EIB dealing with human rights abuses by Turkmenistan against environmental activist Andrey Zatoka
November 16, 2009
As the EIB considers financing the Nabucco Gas Pipeline project, the letter requests the bank to take into account the serious human rights violations occurring in Turkmenistan, as exemplified by Mr. Zatokas case.
Letter to EBRD’s President Mirow regarding the bank’s fourth Capital Resource Review
November 16, 2009
The letter calls for President Mirow to ensure an inclusive debate about the banks role and priorities while the EBRD’s undertakes its Capital Resources Review 4 (CRR4). Bankwatch request that the bank consults external stakeholders about the review, and that background materials related to the process are publicly disclosed in a timely manner. President Mirow responded to our letter on January 14, 2010. Download his response in pdf here.
Tajikistani NGO letter to EIB regarding the energy sector development in Tajikistan
November 16, 2009
Letter to the World Bank regarding its new disclosure policy
November 14, 2009
The letter recognises the steps forward taken by the World Bank by accepting the principle that all Bank information should be available to the public unless it falls within the scope of the regime of exceptions. However, the undersigned are asking the bank to consider a revision of the regime of exemptions, to recommend explicit commitments to disclose specific drafts and ensure translation of key documents. The letter also reiterates support and expectations for a robust implementation and monitoring of the new disclosure norms.
Letter to EIB regarding a planned loan for ArcelorMittal in Brazil
November 13, 2009
A new loan of EUR 130 million is now due for Board approval on 15th December for ArcelorMittal’s activities in Brazil. Given the company’s poor environmental record and unsatisfactory implementation of improvement projects financed by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Bankwatch urges the EIB not to approve this new project.
