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Joint civil society statement on the draft EBRD Gender Equality and Human Capital Strategy

Joint statement | 27 April, 2026 | Download PDF

Twenty-eight civil society organisations have issued a joint statement calling on the EBRD to strengthen its strategy. They urge the Bank to adopt a more ambitious, rights-based approach that tackles backlash and addresses structural inequalities to ensure inclusive and accountable development outcomes.


Joint civil society statement: As the latest fossil fuel crisis starts to bite, Western Balkan governments must avoid further gas addiction and leapfrog to a renewable future!

Advocacy letter | 27 April, 2026 | Download PDF

For the second time this decade, Europe is in an oil and gas crisis, once again highlighting the danger of dependence on imported fossil fuels. The diversification strategy promoted by the EU for decades has shown its limits, and the inherent vulnerabi


Advancing sustainable municipal waste management in Ukraine: Lviv agglomeration case study

Briefing | 21 April, 2026 | Download PDF

As Ukraine moves forward on its path towards EU integration and post-war recovery, the need to replace outdated waste disposal practices with modern, inclusive and financially sustainable systems is growing. This makes municipal waste management a key area of reform.


Waste incineration trends in the Western Balkans: A critical overview of energy and heat generation

Report | 21 April, 2026 | Download PDF

The following recommendations outline the steps required to advance the decarbonisation of district heating systems, enhance waste management practices and support the development of a truly circular economy.


Who gets a seat at the table? Assessing public participation in the development of national and regional partnership plans in 17 EU Member States

Report | 17 April, 2026 | Download PDF

This joint briefing prepared by 25 organisations offers traffic-light assessment of consultation practices in 17 Member States using criteria such as permanent dialogue forums, early and inclusive consultations, integration of feedback, stakeholder diversity, and transparency.