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Ukraine’s reconstruction should prioritise a distributed, low-carbon energy system

Issue paper | 16 June, 2023 | Download PDF

Ukraine aims to transition to 100 per cent renewable energy sources and safely decommission its nuclear power plants by 2050. To achieve these goals, future investments in the energy sector must be underpinned by a policy of zero tolerance toward fossil fuels.


Ukraine’s reconstruction must ensure transparency, environmental standards and public participation

Issue paper | 16 June, 2023 | Download PDF

Ahead of the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2023, Bankwatch has prepared a short guide with key issues and recommendations for the international community and international financial institutions to ensure a successful reconstruction of Ukraine.


REPowerEU: a closing window for energy democratisation

Briefing | 9 June, 2023 | Download PDF

This briefing calls on policymakers to strengthen citizen participation in the energy transition through the ongoing revision of the recovery and resilience plans and drafting of the REPowerEU chapters.


The forgotten annex in the EBRD Sustainability Report 2022: human rights 

Briefing | 9 June, 2023 | Download PDF

In 2022, Bankwatch and its partner civil society organisations provided the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) with over twelve reports highlighting human rights concerns related to investment projects in the Bank’s countries of operation. However, none of these concerns are mentioned in the EBRD Sustainability Report 2022.


Energy insecurity: EU funds for fossil gas in Poland and Romania contradict climate goals

Report | 6 June, 2023 | Download PDF

This report reveals how much EU public money has been channelled toward the expansion of fossil gas infrastructure in Poland and Romania since 2014 as well as what plans these two countries have for using various EU funding sources to finance additional fossil gas projects in coming years.