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Via Baltica photo update – New imminent damage to Knyszyn Forest Natura 2000 site

Briefing | 9 September, 2009 | Download PDF

An updated report on the progressing road construction in North-East Poland. The report includes photographs showing how construction works at the Bialystok-Katrynka section are now continuing within the NATURA 2000 site.


Letter to EIB requesting urgent information on Gazela resettlement

Advocacy letter | 2 September, 2009 | Download PDF

On Monday, August 31st, the community living in the slum under the Gazela bridge was physically resettled. The City of Belgrade claims that a Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) was approved, but the resettled PAPs have not seen the RAP and have not been consulted. Bankwatch and CEKOR are asking the EIB to provide information on the resettlement process and to not disburse the loan for the Gazela Bridge rehabilitation project until it is assured that a sustainable and adequate solution for those resettled is found.


Letter to EBRD requesting urgent information on Gazela resettlement

Advocacy letter | 2 September, 2009 | Download PDF

On Monday, August 31st, the community living in the slum under the Gazela bridge was physically resettled. The City of Belgrade claims that a Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) was approved, but the resettled PAPs have not seen the RAP and have not been consulted. Bankwatch and CEKOR are asking the EBRD to provide information on the resettlement process and the EBRD’s opinion on further developments. On September 8, 2009 we received EBRD’s response regarding involuntary Gazela resettlement. Download it as pdf here.


Comments on the draft EBRD property sector strategy

Policy comments | 1 September, 2009 | Download PDF

These comments on the EBRDs new draft property sector strategy are primarily concerned with the environmental and social impact of the banks investments in the sector. Bankwatch and Green Istria would like to see the investments being targeted at projects that will clearly leave ordinary people and the environment better off, particularly in the current crisis context, and where the EBRD adds clear value compared to private sector investors.


Letter to EC regarding a request for EIB emergency funding by European airlines

Advocacy letter | 28 August, 2009 | Download PDF

The European Regions Airline Association (ERA) has approached the European Commission with a request for the EIB to make available financing for airlines in the context of the current crisis. In their letter, CEE Bankwatch Network, together with WWF-UK, AirportWatch and European Federation for Transport and Environment urge the European Commission to refuse such a bail-out for the aviation industry with its high-carbon intensity and overcapacity.


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