Ukraine’s Mount Runa at risk: Oschadbank’s compliance with EBRD environmental standards while financing a wind power plant
August 27, 2026
This issue paper examines the environmental and social risks associated with the planned 156-megawatt Mount Runa wind farm in the Ukrainian Carpathians and the role of financing by Oschadbank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)’s financial intermediary. The paper also details the environmental and social risk requirements applicable to EBRD intermediary financing.
Glass half full? Mid-term analysis of the Modernisation Fund’s operations
July 29, 2026
This publication updates Bankwatch’s 2025 assessment of the EU’s Modernisation Fund and comes at a critical moment for EU climate and energy policy.
Social Climate Navigator
July 21, 2026
The Social Climate Navigator is an interactive digital tool which clarifies 16 key concepts closely associated with the Social Climate Fund. The Navigator offers more than definitions – it visually illustrates how the social and climate aspects of each concept are interconnected, demonstrating why they cannot be treated in isolation and why both are fundamental to achieving a just and effective green transition.
Empowering vulnerable communities: Practical climate solutions from central and eastern Europe
July 16, 2026
This publication explores practical, scalable investments that support both decarbonisation and vulnerable communities across central and eastern Europe.
RePower the Regions: Ambitious and inclusive clean energy plans for repowering the just transition regions
June 30, 2026
This interactive digital toolkit presents a collection of experiences, lessons and success stories of LIFE project RePower the Regions which was conducted for nearly three years across 16 carbon‑intensive regions working with local communities to support fair and effective clean energy transitions.
Bringing about change. Local municipalities in Central and Eastern Europe as frontrunners in implementing green solutions
June 30, 2026
Our final report from the LIFE RePower the Regions project shows how towns and regions across 9 countries are taking concrete steps toward decarbonisation.
Clear rules on nature and water benefit renewable energy development and biodiversity: Joint civil society position paper on the inclusion of the EU Habitats, Birds and Water Framework Directives in the Energy Community Treaty
June 30, 2026
This joint civil society position paper, supported by 78 civil society organisations, provides an insight into why it is crucial to include the relevant provisions of the EU Habitats, Birds and Water Framework Directives in the Energy Community Treaty.
Is the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive delivering for countries in central and eastern Europe?
June 29, 2026
This booklet examines the early impact of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) following the 29 May 2026 transposition deadline, drawing on insights from seven countries in central and eastern Europe.
Vinnytsia Poultry Farm: Agri-oligarchy and its impacts in Ukraine
June 25, 2026
This briefing showcases the vast and sprawling Vinnytsia Poultry Farm and its impact on the lives of local villagers ever since construction began in 2010.
The Social Climate Fund and the ‘do no significant harm’ principle: Lessons for Ukraine’s public investment management system
June 24, 2026
This briefing examines how Ukraine can strengthen the environmental safeguards in its public investment system by learning from the EU’s Social Climate Fund (SCF). It finds that Ukraine names the ‘do no significant harm’ principle in its public investm
