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Concerns about the proposed EBRD loan to Kuwait Energy

Briefing | 27 May, 2013 | Download PDF

This analysis looks to the proposed loan of the EBRD to Kuwait energy, scheduled for approval on 29 May. Primary findings are that: The EBRD failed to properly identify the beneficiary of the loan, or the country where it is incorporated (the tax haven Jersey). The fossil fuel nature of Kuwait Energy’s drilling will fail to improve development or social justice in Egypt. While the EBRD claims to prioritise renewable energy, the reality shows a commitment to further oil & gas extraction, one of the few sectors that can easily attract capital.


The EIB’s energy lending: stuck in the past or facing the future?

Leaflet | 21 May, 2013 | Download PDF

This poster examines positive and negative examples of the European Investment Bank’s energy projects. It illustrates why it matters what will be in the future energy lending policy of the EU’s bank. See an interactive version of the poster >>>


Review of the EBRD’s Project Complaint Mechanism – comments on the existing policy

Policy comments | 19 May, 2013 | Download PDF

These comments on the existing Project Complaint Mechanism of the EBRD expands in a few places the pointers on the accountability mechanism that were prepared earlier.


Open letter to Serbian Minister for Finance and Economy concerning Kolubara resettlement

Advocacy letter | 14 May, 2013 | Download PDF

The open letter – signed by Srpski Centar Ekologije, Uneco Kolubara, and Bankwatch member group CEKOR – raises issues with resettlement and expropriations connected to the Kolubara lignite mine that are not adequately addressed.


Community Power – putting people to the heart of energy systems

Briefing | 13 May, 2013 | Download PDF

“Community energy projects” are energy projects providing for direct benefits to a group of local shareholders. The opportunity for residents to develop and own green energy infrastructure or to jointly leverage untapped energy saving potential, represents a range of economic and social opportunities such as job creation, business opportunities, lowering energy bills and acceptance of sustainable energy production.