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Review of the coal sector in Tajikistan
Publication | December 18, 2017
This study provides a detailed assessment of the state of affairs in Tajikistan’s coal sector and in the development of solutions for environmental protection.
Review of eight national energy and climate plans (NECPs) in central and eastern Europe
Publication | March 22, 2019
Web-version of the briefing Our analysis shows that most countries in central and eastern Europe are not committed to an ambitious energy transformation and instead stay as close as possible to business as usual scenarios. Moreover, the development of
EBRD Accountability Mechanism starts a compliance assessment of MHP projects
Blog entry | November 10, 2021
The review is an independent investigation aimed to determine if the Bank has complied with its environmental and social policies in relation to the MHP projects
The Chad-Cameroon Oil & Pipeline Project: a project non-completion report
Publication | May 1, 2007
With the production of its Project Implementation Completion Report (ICR) in December 2006, the World Bank signaled that its role in the Chad-Cameroon pipeline project had ended. However, numerous outstanding environmental, livelihood and compensation problems remain for those impacted by the project. This report argues that the World Bank must revisit the Extractive Industries Review’s recommendations and fundamentally rethink its approach to extractive industries and other high risk projects if these types of investment are to be more than a reckless gamble with the lives of the poor.
In an effort to wean itself off Russia’s energy, the EU is running into the arms of another dictator
Bankwatch in the media | November 5, 2022
Europe is in a tough spot.For years, the European Union (EU) has relied on Russia to supply the oil and gas it needs to power industries …
The EU Bank about to fail becoming a responsible lender
Press release | August 6, 2021
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is closing today the public consultation as part of the review of its Environmental and Social Sustainability Framework. A large group of civil society organisations (CSOs) sent today written contributions highlighting their disappointment with the EIB proposals, and calling for concrete actions to ensure that the EIB will operate as a responsible lender in the future.
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Corridor Vc motorway south of Mostar needs rerouting to meet EBRD and EU standards
Press release | February 16, 2024
A European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) compliance review has vindicated Mostar complainants affected by the Corridor Vc in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Now the Federation of BIH government, with support from the EU and European public banks, must ensure effective remedy.
Agrivoltaic Systems, A Promising Experience
Bankwatch in the media | April 30, 2021
The agrivoltaic system is characterized by combined production of photovoltaic power and agricultural crops on the same area. Coexistence …
Energy Transition vs Risk of Having a Two-speed Europe
Bankwatch in the media | May 18, 2021
The energy transition is a pathway toward transformation of the global energy sector from fossil-based to zero-carbon by the second half of …