Coal and corruption – the case of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Study | 9 December, 2013 | Download PDF
The EBRD is about to approve a new energy strategy, yet it is unclear to what extent it will follow other public lenders in halting coal financing. In this paper we step away from the discussions on climate issues to take a look at another reason why the EBRD should be wary of investing in coal projects: corruption.
Local impacts of Danosha pig farms, Ukraine
Advocacy letter | 27 November, 2013 | Download PDF
The EBRD is considering a loan to the Ukrainian agribusiness corporation Danosha whose pig farms in the Ivano-Frankvisk region have triggered numerous complains by locals.
NGOs urge China to invest in renewables instead of coal in central and eastern Europe
Advocacy letter | 25 November, 2013 | Download PDF
On the occasion of a China – Central and Eastern European Countries summit in Bucharest, NGOs from across the region have written to Chinese Premier Li Keqiang calling on him to support renewable energy and energy efficiency investments, instead of the series of coal projects currently planned across eastern and south-east Europe.
Mobilisation of public-private financing for community based sustainable energy projects – Briefing for local actors
Briefing | 25 November, 2013 | Download PDF
Regional and local governments, communities and local action groups are able to receive financial support from the 2014 – 2020 EU budget to finance energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in their communities. This briefing outlines how an optimal public-private financing mix, including European funding, can look and how it can be developed with the involvement of local stakeholders.
South Ukrainian nuclear power plants – not ready for a safe operation in over-design period
Briefing | 25 November, 2013 | Download PDF
The licence for unit 1 of the South Ukrainian nuclear power plant is going to expire on December 2, 2013. The unit has been stopped already in March 2013 for necessary maintenance and safety upgrade works. The State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate of Ukraine (SNRIU) conditioned the possibility of the unit’s re-start and lifetime extension to a list of measures that need to be implemented.
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