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Briefing: Introduction of cyanide leaching of gold in Bulgaria

Briefing | 20 November, 2009 | Download PDF

The briefing outlines plans to introduce the highly toxic chemical cyanide into the leaching of gold in Bulgaria. It describes the fierce public opposition to it and the shortcomings in the EIA process for the Chelopech, Kurdjali and Krumovgrad projects. It also points to the risks for the environment and human health, and to the questionable applicability of the technique for Bulgaria.

Letter to EBRD urging the bank to control NPC Ukrenergo’s high voltage grid project near Odessa, Ukraine

Advocacy letter | 17 November, 2009 | Download PDF

Letter to EBRD on human rights abuses by Turkmenistan against environmental activist Andrey Zatoka

Advocacy letter | 16 November, 2009 | Download PDF

As the EBRD reviews its country strategy for Turkmenistan, the letter requests the bank to bear in mind the serious human rights violations occurring in Turkmenistan, as exemplified by Mr. Zatokas case.

Letter to EIB dealing with human rights abuses by Turkmenistan against environmental activist Andrey Zatoka

Advocacy letter | 16 November, 2009 | Download PDF

As the EIB considers financing the Nabucco Gas Pipeline project, the letter requests the bank to take into account the serious human rights violations occurring in Turkmenistan, as exemplified by Mr. Zatokas case.

Letter to EBRD’s President Mirow regarding the bank’s fourth Capital Resource Review

Advocacy letter | 16 November, 2009 | Download PDF

The letter calls for President Mirow to ensure an inclusive debate about the banks role and priorities while the EBRD’s undertakes its Capital Resources Review 4 (CRR4). Bankwatch request that the bank consults external stakeholders about the review, and that background materials related to the process are publicly disclosed in a timely manner. President Mirow responded to our letter on January 14, 2010. Download his response in pdf here.