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Recommendations by civil society organisations from Central Asia on the new Development Cooperation Instrument regulation

Policy comments | 28 November, 2011 | Download PDF

Civil society organizations from Central Asia submitted their recommendations on the EU’s new Development Cooperation Instrument (DCI). The organisations call for a structured, open and transparent decision-making process involving local civil society representatives throughout the DCI activities in order to ensure the sustainable and democratic development of their countries.


Sostanj power plant in Slovenia: Against EU laws and policies

Briefing | 21 November, 2011 | Download PDF

The project is a plan to construct a sixth unit at the Sostanj lignite-fired power plant in Slovenia. It has received significant backing from European public banks adding up to more than 50% of the overall costs of the investment. Doubts about the economic viability of the project, alleged irregularities in the tendering procedure and its climate impact caused strong opposition to the project within Slovenia. A recent study conducted by an independent consultant as well as two complaints submitted to the European Commission by NGOs bring new arguments against TES 6.


EBRD support for Kolubara paving the “ash way” for development of Serbia

Briefing | 21 November, 2011 | Download PDF

Linked to a slew of controversies, the Kolubara lignite mining project in Serbia is in line for support from European public banks. Corruption allegations, pollution at local level, irregularities in resettlement of local populations and not to forget a climate damaging approach to energy investments should be reason enough to find alternative options. An updated version of this briefing is available here (May 12, 2012).


Khudoni hydropower plant – a risky deal

Briefing | 21 November, 2011 | Download PDF

The proposed Khudoni hydro power plant poses the risk of an ecological disaster in one of the most amazing highland regions of Georgia. Additionally, the economic justification of the project is doubtful because the contract with the completely unknown, offshore Virgin Islands registered Georgian-Indian Company Transelectrica Ltd, is based on the BOO (Build-Own-Operate) principle that does not promise any significant income for the Georgian budget.


Home is where the heat is: thermal insulation programs for buildings in the Czech Republic and its positive effect on job creation

Study | 18 November, 2011 | Download PDF

The study shows how targeted public financial support for energy efficiency, mainly thermal insulation of buildings, helped create jobs and increase economic activity across the Czech Republic.