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Dead end ahead: How gas plans are distracting the Western Balkans from the energy transition


This briefing provides an update on gas build-out plans in the Western Balkans since March 2023 and finds that they have remained remarkably steady in the last two years, despite increasing risks and financing challenges.

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31 January 2024
The Western Balkans residential Green Economy Financing Facility: Results so far and recommendations for further action

This briefing assesses the effectiveness of the energy efficiency credit lines for households financed through the Green Economy Financing Facility, in terms of environmental sustainability and attractiveness for users in all six Western Balkan countries.

31 January 2024
Recommendations on how to determine the contribution of EU funds for biodiversity

This briefing aims to demonstrate the need to ensure a greater and more accurate amount of funding is channelled to the right areas, as well as to explore potential alternatives ahead of the next EU budget.

23 January 2024
EU funds guidebook

The EU provides a variety of funds to help Member States implement EU policies. EU financial support is an important source for achieving the objectives of the European Green Deal.

23 January 2024
Joint open letter to the Ukraine Facility trialogue negotiators

Ahead of the political decision to adopt the Ukraine Facility Regulation, a broad coalition of civil society organisations reached out to the trialogue negotiators to advocate for an inclusive and environmentally sound Ukraine Facility that ensures the country’s sustainable…

22 January 2024
Initiative for Coal Regions in Transition for Western Balkans and Ukraine: where we are and how to move forward

The Initiative for Coal Regions in Transition for Western Balkans and Ukraine platform builds on the experiences of the EU Initiative for coal regions in transition since 2017, with both initiatives contributing to implementing the European Green Deal.

15 January 2024
Civil society comments on the EBRD’s good governance policies with focus on human rights due diligence

Together with other civil society organisations, Bankwatch submitted comments on the EBRD’s good governance policies, which are currently under revision.

22 December 2023
Following the money: Latvia 

This briefing provides an overview of the just transition envisioned in Latvia’s Territorial Just Transition Plan for the four regions designated to receive money from the Just Transition Fund.

22 December 2023
Following the money: Estonia

This briefing provides an overview of the just transition envisioned in Estonia’s Territorial Just Transition Plan for the region designated to receive money from the Just Transition Fund.

22 December 2023
Following the money: Hungary

This briefing provides an overview of the just transition envisioned in Hungary’s Territorial Just Transition Plan for the three regions designated to receive money from the Just Transition Fund.

20 December 2023
The Tisza–Túr reservoir: restoring habitats to help farmers adapt to floods and drought

This case study demonstrates the Tisza–Túr flood reservoir which uses controlled flooding and draining methods, and serves the dual purpose of preventing both floods and drought. 

20 December 2023
Lessons from the ground: application of the ‘do no significant harm’ principle under the Recovery and Resilience Facility

This briefing outlines the key barriers preventing a more successful application of the ‘do no significant harm’ principle, based on ongoing experience under the Recovery and Resilience Facility, and provides recommendations for improvement.

19 December 2023
Following the money: Romania

This briefing aims to comprehend the just transition outlined in the Romania’s Territorial Just Transition Plans for six designated regions – Hunedoara, Gorj, Dolj, Galați, Prahova, and Mureș – receiving funds from the Just Transition Fund.  

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