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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.


Official complaint to EBRD: Ombla hydropower project, Croatia

Official document | 17 November, 2011 | Download PDF

More information on the project is available here.


Letter to EBRD re complaints against Sostanj power plant project

Advocacy letter | 16 November, 2011 | Download PDF

The letter notifies the EBRD of two complaints filed against the Sostanj lignite thermal power plant unit 6 project and calls on the EBRD to also undertake a thorough review of its involvement in the project, as it seems that when approving the project, some relevant facts were omitted by the bank.