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Alexandru has been leading the Beyond Fossil Fuels secretariat work on coal and gas power plants since 2021, ensuring collaboration between 65+ civil society organisations across Europe on phasing out fossil fuels from the power sector. Previously, Alexandru has spent six years working as a coal campaigner for Bankwatch. Passionate about addressing the social impact of climate action, Alexandru led one of the first just transition campaigns in Central and Eastern Europe during his time with Bankwatch, and then coordinated the just transition campaign across seven countries, from 2017 until 2021. He has a BA in Political Science and a MSc in Environmental Engineering.
More from Alexandru Mustață
A Romanian coal mining region is writing history today as representatives from unions, the coal industry and environmental organisations are coming together for the first time to discuss their communities’ future – with a common goal in mind.
Oppressive noise and a cloud of dust engulf the residents of Roșia de Jiu and Rogojel, villages located next to Romania’s Rovinari power plant. In a new video, Bankwatch Romania has documented the toll that producing coal energy is having on these communities that live near the lignite mines, transport belts and power plant at Rovinari.
After months of protests and the people in Runcurel, a small town in Romania that is to be swallowed by a lignite mine, have finally received positive news from the Romanian government. During a meeting with Bankwatch Romania and Greenpeace Romania, the Minister for Energy Vlad Grigorescu confirmed that the government will do more to protect locals and their houses. Read more background in our photo story
After decades of putting up with noise and dust, people in Runcurel, Romania are being told they are in the way of national interest. Together with the two civil society organisations, land owners are challenging the government’s decision and the coal company’s actions.
Turceni coal unit in Romania shut down after operating illegally
February 4, 2016 | Read more
The shut down of a coal-fired power plant unit is another great success for the climate and for clean air in Romania. Many more units may have to follow according to legislation on pollution limits.
