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Ecological integrity assessment of four rivers in Macedonia affected by derivation hydropower schemes based on aquatic macroinvertebrates

Study | 7 December, 2017 | Download PDF

This study provides an ecological integrity assessment of four rivers in Macedonia affected by small hydropower plants which are perceived as low-impact but can have significant detrimental effects on river ecosystems. The selected plants are financed by international development banks such as the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).


Six reasons for not financing the Nenskra hydropower project in Georgia

Briefing | 5 December, 2017 | Download PDF

This briefing outlines the main issues with the Nenskra hydropower project shortly before both the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the European Investment Bank will decide on financing the project.


Nenskra HPP poses possible threat to Georgian biodiversity hot spot

Briefing | 4 December, 2017 | Download PDF

In January 2016 the Georgian government decided to exclude from the Bern Convention’s candidate Emerald Site “Svaneti 1” all territories that are part of the valleys of the Nenskra and Nakra rivers which are relevant for the construction of the Nenksra


Land lost but not forgotten

Land lost but not forgotten

Study | 30 November, 2017 | Download PDF

Impacts of the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline on the land and livelihoods of farmers in Albania In May 2017, Bankwatch, together with the Albanian Helsinki Committee undertook a mission along the corridor of the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline in Albania to talk to p


Communities in Chuberi and Nakra, Georgia, address financiers of Nenskra hydropower plant

Advocacy letter | 23 November, 2017 | Download PDF

In this letter, communities affected by the Nenskra hydropower plant in Georgia, explain the project promoter’s inadequate engagement with locals and ask the international financial institutions to stop considering financing the project. More than 100