EU bank supports projects linked to human rights violations, NGOs claim
November 9, 2020
European Investment Bank accused of failure to properly assess impacts of supported projects in Africa and Asia
Eine Bank will in die Welt
November 9, 2020
Die Europäische Investitionsbank ist ein wichtiger Akteur unter den Förderbanken. Nun will sie auch zur EU-Entwicklungsbank werden. Dafür sei sie völlig ungeeignet, sagen Kritiker.
EIB eyes human rights rethink amid criticism
November 9, 2020
The European Investment Bank is preparing to consider changes to how it assesses the human rights impact of its projects, as a report from two NGOs released Monday argues the multilateral lender must be “deeply reformed” if it is to live up to its development potential.
La Banca europea per gli investimenti finanzia progetti che violano i diritti umani
November 9, 2020
Persone sgomberate, popolazioni indigene private della propria terra. Un report di due Ong punta il dito contro la costuzione di infrastrutture in diversi Paesi in via di sviluppo
EIB berated over human rights flaws by pressure group
November 9, 2020
EIB berated over human rights flaws by pressure group
Deponie mit giftigem Arsen neben einem Wohngebiet: eine Schweizer Firma bezieht Kupfer von einer umstrittenen Schmelzerei
October 26, 2020
Die Schweizer IXM S.A. lässt bulgarisches Kupfer mit hohem Arsengehalt in einem Schmelzwerk in Namibia verarbeiten und nimmt diesem die ganze Produktion auch wieder ab. Das giftige Arsen wird gemäss Berichten in Zuckersäcken in einer Freiluft-Deponie am Rand einer Kleinstadt gelagert.
Armenia breaks international agreement on biodiversity over gold mine funding, alleges complaint
March 30, 2020
Yerevan – The Armenian government has jeopardised three natural sites slated for protection for their unique biodiversity by moving ahead with plans for the USD 426 million Amulsar gold mine, finds a new complaint filed at the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats, known as the ‘Bern Convention.’
In Kenya, EU bank preventing forced evictions would be a Christmas miracle
December 20, 2019
The European Investment Bank and German development bank KfW are among the lenders supporting a 41 kilometre extension of the road from Mombasa towards Nairobi, one of the most important in Kenya. Over the last four years, the resettlement of those along the transport corridor has created severe problems for residents of Mombasa’s suburbs.
Dirty palms: European Development Banks need better due diligence and accountability to prevent human rights abuses
November 29, 2019
Long considered the standard-setters in the world of development finance, Multilateral Development Banks are now at an important junction. Europe’s development financiers must step up their accountability and commitment to protection of people and nature.
ARCHIVED: Minerals mining and supply chains
October 24, 2019
Global demand for minerals and other critical raw materials is intensified by the just transition to renewable energy and the digital transformation agenda. Therefore sustainable supply chains of minerals are fundamental to addressing the climate crisis and the Covid-19 crisis that humanity is facing today. The European Union needs to innovate and find solutions to achieve its circular economy and resource use reduction objectives and to meet the demand of EU’s industry and consumers, while still protecting communities and nature threatened by mining.
