The Commission’s ‘do no significant harm’ concept paper: Clearer approach welcome but major loopholes must be closed
September 14, 2026
This position paper examines the European Commission’s concept paper on the ‘do no significant harm’ (DNSH) principle under the next EU long-term budget.
Ukraine’s Mount Runa at risk: Oschadbank’s compliance with EBRD environmental standards while financing a wind power plant
August 27, 2026
This issue paper examines the environmental and social risks associated with the planned 156-megawatt Mount Runa wind farm in the Ukrainian Carpathians and the role of financing by Oschadbank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)’s financial intermediary. The paper also details the environmental and social risk requirements applicable to EBRD intermediary financing.
Clear rules on nature and water benefit renewable energy development and biodiversity: Joint civil society position paper on the inclusion of the EU Habitats, Birds and Water Framework Directives in the Energy Community Treaty
June 30, 2026
This joint civil society position paper, supported by 78 civil society organisations, provides an insight into why it is crucial to include the relevant provisions of the EU Habitats, Birds and Water Framework Directives in the Energy Community Treaty.
Unlocking nature financing: National cost estimates for effective nature restoration
June 11, 2026
To support national planning, CEE Bankwatch Network and EuroNatur, in cooperation with national partners, led a study in five Member States – Poland, Estonia, Latvia, Hungary and Croatia – to estimate financing needs for effective nature restoration.
Deregulation endangers Latvia’s forests
February 26, 2026
Over the last year and half, the Latvian government has proposed multiple amendments to national environmental policies, often under the guise of ‘reducing administrative burdens’. But while simplifying procedures can speed up decision-making and ease workloads for businesses and landowners, the collateral damage can be significant – with nature, ecosystems and our collective well-being all at risk.
Preserving water resilience, preventing the weakening of the Water Framework Directive
February 19, 2026
In this letter environmental NGOs are urging the Commission to refrain from reopening or amending the Water Framework Directive.
Bridging the gap: Financing national nature restoration plans
February 12, 2026
This briefing provides information to national authorities on how they can best use current and future EU funds to finance their restoration plans.
Pandora’s box: Renewable energy permitting and biodiversity in Romania and Croatia
December 19, 2025
This briefing uses existing examples from renewables permitting, primarily in Romania and Croatia, to examine the risks and opportunities of specific permitting provisions from RED III and the proposed changes under the Grids Package.
Put nature at the centre of the 2028–2034 EU budget
December 16, 2025
This joint letter urges leaders to put nature back at the centre of the 2028–2034 EU budget.
Another needless threat to the ecosystems we all depend on: The Commission’s panicky, chaotic deregulation drive has to stop
December 9, 2025
Among the slew of European Commission initiatives set to be launched on Wednesday 10 December is the so-called Grids Package, leaked to several media outlets last week.
