In the wake of ArcelorMittal – the global steel giant’s local impacts
May 13, 2008
The publication shows how local residents, workers and the environment pay the price for ArcelorMittal’s success. The compilation contains case studies examining Mittal’s IFC- and EBRD-financed plants in Romania, Ukraine, Bosnia-Herzegovina, the Czech Republic and Kazakhstan.
Follow-up letter to DG Region reiterating major concerns about controversial projects planned with EU funds in the period 2007-2013
May 8, 2008
Comments on the EBRD draft Public Information Policy
May 2, 2008
Bankwatch Mail 35
April 28, 2008
In this issue: Bottom line additionality in Kazakhstan as more miners die * Campaign successes amidst the Black Weeks * New map of projects points the way to environmental and social justice in CEE * Feeding the Asian Tigers: Lack of environmental teeth in ADB’s energy strategy * Counter Balance: Challenging the European Investment Bank * European Parliament looks for more added value from the EIB * Energy Matters: new Bankwatch report and film explore big industry developments in Albania * Going nuclear: the EIB’s waiting game continues * EBRD crackdown on “open markets” in Ukraine * They’ll
Comments on the EBRD draft environmental and social policy and performance requirements
April 15, 2008
Letter to Varel Freeman, First vice president of banking sector in EBRD
April 9, 2008
Dear Mr. Freeman, Very recently I have learned that you are planning to visit my country, Macedonia, to discuss energy projects.
Energy Matters: the Vlora coastal terminal. Fact-finding mission report on energy and industry developments in Vlora, Albania
April 5, 2008
The report summerises the findings of a recent Bankwatch and partner NGO fact-finding mission to Albania, in which meetings with the Albanian authorities, IFIs, investors and affected communities provided insights into large industrial and energy developments in the region.
Photo report inspecting construction on the main pipeline for the Sakhalin II project in the Dolinsky District of the Sakhalin Region
April 3, 2008
EBRD Independent Recourse Mechanism review – Stakeholder Consultation and Disclosure Plan
March 14, 2008
Demir Kapija- Smokvica Environmental Impact Assessment part 2
March 2, 2008