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Fracking: What every Tunisian should know

Leaflet | 31 January, 2015 | Download PDF

The first instance of shale gas extraction with hydraulic fracturing in Tunisia took place in March 2010 and since then Tunisia actively supports this method. Former prime minister Mehdi Jomaa (who once worked for a subsidiary of oil company Total) said in September 2014 that his government is determined to explore shale gas and that critics will not stop Tunisia pursuing its extraction.


Letter to EIB directors: EIB final draft of transparency policy is insufficient

Advocacy letter | 27 January, 2015 | Download PDF

One week before the European Investment Bank’s board of directors is expected to approve the bank’s new transparency policy, 13 civil society groups warn the EIB’s directors that the draft policy amounts to a weakening of the already dismal transparency standards of the EU’s house bank.


Pipe dreams – why public subsidies for Lukoil in Azerbaijan will not reduce EU dependency on Russia

Study | 21 January, 2015 | Download PDF

The study explains why the Southern Gas Corridor, the EU’s new pet energy project, is not only unnecessary in light of gas demand projections, but also seems likely to fall short on the much flaunted goal of bringing energy independence from Russia.


Environmental Impact Assessment in focus – A tool to promote democracy and environmental protection

Study | 26 December, 2014 | Download PDF

The Environmental Impact Assessment process is an important tool for the public in both the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA) and the Eastern Partnership region (EaP) to ensure fully fledged public participation. Knowing the general jargon of the EIA process and understanding its structure, functions and aims, provides the public with a great opportunity to ensure its right to participation and to influence decision-making. This publication aims to bring this knowledge to those who can benefit from it.


Complaint towards EBRD against Mongolian company Altain Khuder and its Tayan Nuur iron ore mine

Official document | 23 December, 2014 | Download PDF

The complaint, filed by seven individuals affected by the mine on 23 December 2014 at the EBRD’s Project Complaint Mechanism (PCM), alleges that the environmental and social impacts of Altain Khuder’s mine are inconsistent with EBRD’s policies. Herders have brought these impacts to the attention of the company on numerous occasions but rather than solving the problems the company has reacted with intimidation and legal action.