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High voltage power lines, Ukraine – EBRD AGM Issue Paper

Briefing | 20 May, 2009 | Download PDF

In April 2009 the National Energy Company of Ukraine Ukrenergo announced plans to construct two new high voltage transmission lines with hoped for financial support from the EBRD. A closer look at the background details reveals information that neither the project sponsor nor the EBRD provided. Based on them, it seems that in close cooperation with Ukrenergo the EBRD will rather improve Ukraine’s capacity to export electricity from its nuclear blocks under the smokescreen of serving the local needs.

Open Letter to Kazakh government regarding the planned Moinak Electricity Transmission Project

Advocacy letter | 19 May, 2009 | Download PDF

Letter to DG Environment Infringement Unit regarding breaches of EU law in the Chelopech mining project

Advocacy letter | 19 May, 2009 | Download PDF

On June 17, 2009 we have received a response from DG Environment Infringement Unit. Download it as pdf here.

Western High Speed Diameter: Time to look for feasible alternatives – EBRD AGM Issue Paper

Briefing | 16 May, 2009 | Download PDF

While St. Petersburgs road maintenance budget as a reaction to the economic crisis has been cut by 75%, federal and city officials are determined to realise the Western High Speed Diameter (WHSD), despite more than quadruplet production costs since 2006. But apart from the unjustified routing of the diameter through residential and important natural areas, it is also still unclear whether there are cheaper and more effective alternatives.

Adjara Solid Waste Management project, Georgia – EBRD AGM Issue Paper

Briefing | 16 May, 2009 | Download PDF

While the planning process of the solid waste management project for the Autonomous Republic of Adjara is well advanced (first draft of EIA report in December 2008, public consultation meeting in February 2009), the Association Green Alternative has found several problematic concerns. Among them are the lack of information for affected communities, the absence of vital aspects in the EIA process and the disregard of potential negative social impacts of the project. These concerns should be taken into account before financing by the EBRD is granted.