The EBRD must finally leave fossil fuels behind
December 6, 2022
No justification for more public money going to the fossil fuels industry, say dozens of central and eastern European civil society organisations. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development must urgently shift its investments to help accelerate the energy transition.
A false start for wind energy in Uzbekistan?
December 1, 2022
This report analyses the current environmental assessments for four wind projects planned to be built in Uzbekistan and adds new evidence from visits to the sites, meetings with the companies and local communities, and expert advise from environmental organisations.
Amulsar’s costs to human rights and threats to environmental defenders
August 4, 2022
Armenia’s government and investors have failed to prevent human rights abuses related to the Amulsar gold mine. As we await the outcome of an EBRD investigation, environmental and human rights defenders continue to face threats. New reports show how the policies that should protect human rights and environmental defenders have failed to stop a project whose costs outweigh the benefits.
Joint Response to the EBRD’s 2022-27 Strategy for Egypt
July 7, 2022
The undersigned organizations commend the EBRD’s more realistic appraisal of the human rights situation in Egypt
Voices of support for Ukraine echo in Morocco: takeaways from the EBRD Annual Meeting in Marrakesh
June 8, 2022
The 2022 EBRD Annual Meeting was held in the city of Marrakesh, Morocco. Although taking place far away geographically, the topic of Ukraine dominated the agenda. Will the EBRD ensure its funds for the country’s reconstruction are used in the most efficient, green and inclusive way?
EBRD Annual Meeting 2022
April 26, 2022
EBRD Annual Meeting 2022 This year, the consequences of the war in Ukraine and support for alternatives to gas will be high on our agenda. We’re also helping community advocates affected by EBRD projects to share their stories. Subscribe for updates
Joint Response to the EBRD’s 2022-27 Strategy for Egypt
April 19, 2022
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Business with Russia: multilateral banks must rethink their approach to Russian exposure
April 1, 2022
The EBRD, EIB, and most other multilateral banks have taken decisive steps to cut financing for Russia and Belarus. Still, they might end up supporting the countries indirectly through banking groups present in the countries.
Is there room for informal waste pickers in Serbia’s new waste management system?
March 10, 2022
As Serbia modernises its waste collection, the people who keep the country’s cities clean and green should not be left behind.
Balancing gender opportunities and risks: Gender impacts of the EBRD’s investments in Uzbekistan
March 2, 2022
This report analyses the gender impact of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD) portfolio in Uzbekistan.
