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Response from NGO representatives in Structural Dialogue on the European Code of Conduct on Partnership – The Delegated Act – Preparatory Fiche no. 1

Policy comments | 16 February, 2013 | Download PDF

NGOs suggest key recommendations for Oyu Tolgoi copper and gold mine project in Mongolia

Advocacy letter | 15 February, 2013 | Download PDF

The letter, signed by 39 organisations, outlines ongoing concerns about the Oyu Tolgoi copper and gold mine in Mongolia, which is currently under consideration for financing by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. The project, one of the largest and most complex infrastructure investments proposed by the EBRD, poses a significant environmental and social risk to the local communities, as well as to the country at large.

Making the EU budget work for people and planet – citizens’ recommendations for EU funds 2014-2020

Briefing | 15 February, 2013 | Download PDF

In 2012, Bankwatch organised a series of contests among citizens in the region to propose sustainable project ideas. This paper is a summary of recommendations based on the numerous proposals we received. The recommendations aim to improve the involvement of citizens in the process of planning and programming of the next EU budget, and for the sustainable development of European regions.

Cohesion Policy 2014-2020: Rejecting fossil fuel subsidies in the European Parliament

Briefing | 15 February, 2013 | Download PDF

Environmental NGOs are alarmed that a new own initiative report on Cohesion Policy and energy might be considered sufficient by some REGI MEPs to consider that the rejection of fossil fuels subsidies in ERDF is put into question – overruling the clear REGI mandate voted in July 2012. To ensure consistency, the REI MEPs should maintain the REGI mandate as it is and oppose any fossil fuel subsidies in ERDF.

EU budget 2014-2020: TEN-T Guidelines – NGO priority recommendations for trialogues

Briefing | 11 February, 2013 | Download PDF

Environmental NGOs emphasise that, with very long lifetimes for transport infrastructure, today’s decisions on EU transport spending will set the path for transport beyond 2050 and into the next century. Yet, in light of the EU budget negotiations, there will not be enough funding for all the projects in the Connecting Europe Facility annex or the TEN-T maps to get off the ground. This briefing therefore focuses on how to make the most of the limited funds available, and to avoid the major cost-overruns and delays that have plagued TEN-T policy to date.