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Analysis of the Environmental Impact Assessment for the Ugljevik 3 power plant

Briefing | 6 October, 2014 | Download PDF

This scientific analysis by NGO Center for Environment shows that the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study for the planned Ugljevik III lignite power plant near Bjeljina in Bosnia and Herzegovina contains data on the plant’s SO2, NOx and dust emissions which is demonstrably false. The EIA study is also missing key information needed to assess the plant’s environmental impact.


Western Balkans: ‘cheap’ lignite plants built now will cost heavily later

Briefing | 2 October, 2014 | Download PDF

The Western Balkans countries are aspiring to become members of the European Union. At the same time, Western Balkans governments plan to build 6195 MW of new coal/lignite plants by 2020. But the energy infrastructure they build today will still be operating by 2050, therefore constituting a serious threat to these countries’ ability to comply with EU long-term decarbonisation objectives.


Investment priorities in the environment and climate change sector in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Briefing | 2 October, 2014 | Download PDF

The Bosnian NGO Center for Environment developed this position on the possibilities for investments in resource efficiency projects in the country.


Opportunities for resource efficiency investments in Serbia

Briefing | 2 October, 2014 | Download PDF

A position paper on the possibilities for investments in resource efficiency projects in Serbia by the Serbian Bankwatch member group Center for Ecology and Sustainable Development (CEKOR).


Extra caution needed for Plomin C coal power plant project due to heightened corruption risks

Briefing | 2 October, 2014 | Download PDF

The consortium that has been chosen as the preferred bidder for the controversial Plomin C 500 MW coal power plant project in Croatia consists of the two companies Marubeni and Alstom. Both have been involved in corruption scandals recently that led to sanctions from financing institutions. This briefing offers details on these cases.