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Complaint to EBRD on Kolubara lignite mine project

Official document | 10 July, 2012 | Download PDF

The communities in Vreoci request the EBRD to suspend the loan for the Kolubara lignite mine because of the project company’s failure to meet performance requirements regarding: – community health, safety and security – information disclosure and stakeholder engagement – land acquisition and resettlement – environmental and social appraisal management – pollution prevention and abatement

Flights of fancy – A case study on aviation and EU funds in Poland

Study | 9 July, 2012 | Download PDF

The study reviews the rationale of EU Cohesion Policy investments in airport infrastructure using the example of Poland. Both the development and maintenance of airport infrastructure benefit from EU, national and regional budget support. Beyond this, public money flows to airline companies, in practice as gratification for opening and sustaining flight connections.

Complaint to EIB on Rivne – Kyiv High Voltage Line Project seeking project compliance review

Official document | 6 July, 2012 | Download PDF

Comments on EBRD Methodology for Assessment of Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Policy comments | 6 July, 2012 | Download PDF

Bankwatch’s provided comments on the EBRD’s GHG emissions accounting methodology (pdf) in an effort to improve the carbon footprint of EBRD’s investments. We primarily focus on how baselines are set and the treatment of scope 2 and scope 3 emissions.

Off Their Game – The Green 10’s Mid-Term Review of the European Commission’s Environmental Track Record 2010-2012

Study | 3 July, 2012 | Download PDF

Halfway through its term in office, the European Commission is off target in creating sustainable long-term prosperity in Europe. The report assesses progress in nine EU policy fields with impacts on the environment and reviews the track record of 13 European Commissioners and Commission President José Manuel Barroso.