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Why and how the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development must improve its biodiversity standards

Briefing | 24 June, 2024 | Download PDF

The EBRD’s Environmental and Social Policy is now undergoing revision and it needs not only to maintain the EBRD’s practices with regard to biodiversity, but also to significantly improve them.


Hooked on gas: Report on the status of national energy and climate plans in central and eastern Europe

Report | 20 June, 2024 | Download PDF

This publication highlights the need for gas phase-out pathways and identifies shortcomings in the current draft NECPs of eight central and eastern European Member States.


Joint civil society comments on the EBRD biodiversity standards (ESR 6)

Policy comments | 29 May, 2024 | Download PDF

Ahead of the EBRD’s Annual Meeting, 12 civil society organisations submitted their collective input on the revised draft of the EBRD’s Environmental and Social Policy, focusing on standards related to biodiversity conservation and sustainable management of living natural resources.


Why is rebuilding the Kakhovka dam not the best option for Ukraine?

Briefing | 29 May, 2024 | Download PDF

After the collapse of the Kakhovka dam in 2023, some stakeholders support the reconstruction of the dam, while others are willing to support the restoration of the natural landscape on the site of the former reservoir.


The EBRD’s (ir)responsible exit from the Amulsar gold mine project in Armenia

Briefing | 29 May, 2024 | Download PDF

The engagement of the EBRD in supporting the Amulsar gold mine in Armenia in its early stages resulted in adverse environmental, social, economic, and human rights impacts. The EBRD terminated funding to the client and exited the project, but the harm remains unremedied.