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Pointers for the EBRDs forthcoming mining sector strategy

Policy comments | 20 November, 2010 | Download PDF

The document summarises the goals on which, according to Bankwatch, a future EBRD mining sector strategy needs to be based if the EBRD wants to support sustainable development. It includes specific recommendations to help ensure that EBRD investments in the mining sector bring real benefits for communities, avoid environmental and social harm, reduce CO2 emissions and do not increase countries’ dependence on commodities.

Pointers for the EBRDs strategy on Municipal and Environmental Infrastructure (MEI)

Policy comments | 20 November, 2010 | Download PDF

With these pointers, Bankwatch analyses the EBRD’s current Municipal and Environmental Infrastructure (MEI) policy and critically examines its implementation in the sectors of water, waste, transport, district heating and other social services. We offer recommendations that – if included in the revised policy – would help taking into account the inescapable need for a low-carbon development and the lessons from the global economic crisis.

Changing Perspectives How the EU Budget can Shape a Sustainable Future

Study | 18 November, 2010 | Download PDF

The report presents a new proposal by seven green NGOs including Bankwatch on how to reform the EU funds, analyses different EU policies and suggests concrete solutions to put an end to environmentally harmful subsidies within the EU Budget. Our key challenges in tackling climate change, biodiversity loss and resource inefficiency need to be prioritised ahead of funding for unnecessary infrastructure projects and the subsidising of intensive agriculture.

EBRD energy lending figures 2006-2009 – factsheet

Briefing | 17 November, 2010 | Download PDF

Bankwatch’s examination of the EBRD’s own data leads to three main conclusions: EBRD lending for fossil fuel (coal, oil and gas) projects has risen rapidly, and more than tripled between 2008 and 2009. There has been concerted EBRD lending for energy efficiency projects – a welcome development. Lending for renewable energy is increasing but remains at a low level.

Letter to European Commissioners regarding recent developments and ongoing pressures on civil society in and around Khimki

Advocacy letter | 9 November, 2010 | Download PDF