Former Just Transition coordinator
Email: alexandru.mustata AT bankwatch.orgTel.: +40726770808
Alexandru joined Bankwatch Romania in 2015 to run the national campaign on coal power plants and mines. His interests expanded to solutions for the energy systems that work for the people, becoming CEE Bankwatch's Just Transition Coordinator. He coordinates today our work on the topic in 7 EU countries, with an overview of what is happening at the EU level and in Energy Community countries (the Western Balkans and Ukraine. He has a degree in International Relations and European Studies and is currently studying for a Master's Degree in Environment 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.
