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Broken rivers. The impacts of European-financed small hydropower plants on pristine Balkan landscapes

Study | 19 December, 2017 | Download PDF

Eight hydropower projects in Albania, Croatia and Macedonia financed with European public money have damaged biodiversity and are in urgent need of increased monitoring and restoration measures.


Review of the coal sector in Tajikistan

Study | 18 December, 2017 | Download PDF

This study provides a detailed assessment of the state of affairs in Tajikistan’s coal sector and in the development of solutions for environmental protection.


Gas lending at the European Investment Bank 2013-2016

Briefing | 12 December, 2017 | Download PDF

Since the European Investment Bank (EIB) revised its energy lending criteria in 2012, it has limited its support for fossil fuels projects in the energy sector and eliminated the most polluting power plants from its portfolio. However, the bank’s contr


The weakest link – the EBRD’s energy lending 2010-2016

Briefing | 11 December, 2017 | Download PDF

Despite commitments to help address the climate crisis, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development awarded fossil fuel projects EUR 4.05 billion between 2010 and 2016 – more than double its support for renewable energy during the same period.


Ecological integrity assessment of four rivers in Macedonia affected by derivation hydropower schemes based on aquatic macroinvertebrates

Study | 7 December, 2017 | Download PDF

This study provides an ecological integrity assessment of four rivers in Macedonia affected by small hydropower plants which are perceived as low-impact but can have significant detrimental effects on river ecosystems. The selected plants are financed by international development banks such as the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).