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Joint civil society comments on the EBRD biodiversity standards (ESR 6)

Policy comments | 29 May, 2024 | Download PDF

Ahead of the EBRD’s Annual Meeting, 12 civil society organisations submitted their collective input on the revised draft of the EBRD’s Environmental and Social Policy, focusing on standards related to biodiversity conservation and sustainable management of living natural resources.


Why is rebuilding the Kakhovka dam not the best option for Ukraine?

Briefing | 29 May, 2024 | Download PDF

After the collapse of the Kakhovka dam in 2023, some stakeholders support the reconstruction of the dam, while others are willing to support the restoration of the natural landscape on the site of the former reservoir.


The EBRD’s (ir)responsible exit from the Amulsar gold mine project in Armenia

Briefing | 29 May, 2024 | Download PDF

The engagement of the EBRD in supporting the Amulsar gold mine in Armenia in its early stages resulted in adverse environmental, social, economic, and human rights impacts. The EBRD terminated funding to the client and exited the project, but the harm remains unremedied.


Delays in Almaty CHP-2 gas project open new opportunities for a rethink

Briefing | 29 May, 2024 | Download PDF

Supported by the EBRD, the conversion of Almaty’s coal heat and power plant CHP-2 to gas has been seriously delayed. This opens an opportunity for a rethink: Why is the EBRD continuing to support this project instead of funding a clean and potentially cheaper type of heating?


Gender mainstreaming in urban mobility investments

Issue paper | 29 May, 2024 | Download PDF

In many cities around the world, moving freely, safely and without constraint remains a daily challenge for vulnerable groups including women. In this paper, we identify shortcomings in the EBRD’s implementation of gender mainstreaming in the urban transport sector and make recommendations for improvement.