Two stories, two videos, one powerful message. The energy transition isn’t some distant goal – it’s already changing lives across Europe! 🌱💡 We’ve teamed up with EUKI to showcase how innovation and collaboration are transforming communities in Estonia and Hungary. www.euki.de/en/how-commu...

🔋Outdated grids are blocking the path to an inclusive energy transition in central and eastern Europe. Our analysis shows how empowering energy community initiatives can deliver tangible benefits for vulnerable communities. 👀 Read the briefing: bankwatch.org/publication/...

1/3 For years, climate activists sounded the alarm. The science was clear, the signs undeniable – yet action lagged. Emissions kept rising and each year grew hotter, with 2024 the warmest yet.

1/3 🧵 Billions are flowing into Ukraine’s reconstruction, but without genuine public oversight, communities and CSOs risk being sidelined. Decisions on massive projects are being shaped without a clear, structured role for civil society. #UkrainianView 1/3

1/5 Ukraine’s recovery can’t be business as usual. A new expert roadmap from the Build Ukraine Back Better platform (with contributions from Bankwatch) lays out the non-negotiable steps for a green reconstruction. The roadmap is built on three pillars: #UkrainianView 1/5

A new EUR 60M EBRD-funded wind farm is under construction in western Ukraine. Our investigation reveals some shortcomings that need attention. 🚨 An examination of the project's environmental impact assessment reveals some concerns. 1/4

🚌 Residents of Bishkek have asked the @ebrd.bsky.social’s Independent Project Accountability Mechanism to help resolve the city’s public transport shortage, following a decision to dismantle the city’s once iconic trolleybus network. 👓 Read more: bankwatch.org/press_releas...

This is your go-to definition for Nature Restoration Law. ⚖️

Understanding ‘affordable housing’ starts with one slide - this one. 🏠🏠🏠 #eufunds #multiannualfinancialframework #eubudget

🌊 The next time water resilience comes up, you’ll know exactly what it means. This summer at Bankwatch, we’ve prepared a Glossary dedicated to the next EU budget. Together we will be unpacking key terms that shape how EU money is spent – simple and clear

🏙️ Partizánske may be a small town in Slovakia, but it has major potential to cut emissions. In this episode of our podcast, we speak to Lenka Ilčíková, just transition campaigner from Slovakia, about how Partizánske could lead the way for cleaner energy use.  📻 open.spotify.com/episode/63cZ...

🌱Nature is in crisis. We urgently need scaled-up actions to halt and reverse biodiversity loss. International financial institutions have biodiversity safeguards in place, yet all too often they remain unimplemented.

🔋 Petroșani, in Romania’s Jiu Valley, faces a high rate of energy poverty. In this podcast, we speak with Bankwatch Romania’s Laura Nazare about how the town could set an example for a just energy transition.  open.spotify.com/episode/0T7k...

🌿 Nature across Europe is in an alarming state. EU funds must be used to address the biodiversity crisis. 🌱 We need to restore nature in order to tackle #biodiversity loss. But we must also focus on protecting the nature we already have. 1/3

It's 1 year anniversary for the EU Nature Restoration Law, which entered into force on 18 August 2024 🎉💚 Now, EU countries are preparing national plans to #RestoreNature so we can have more incredible restoration projects in Europe!

👀@ebrd.bsky.social & @eib.org are revising their accountability policies this year. The EIB’s accountability mechanism lacks clarity & independence. It must align with the EBRD’s to ensure mutual reliance doesn’t come at the expense of people affected by their projects. bankwatch.org/publication/...

Climate and environmental mainstreaming, – not just a buzzword. Here’s what it means, simply.

🌞📅It’s been a busy summer with our Central Asian partners! JUNE: Workshop in Samarkand on public participation.✅ JULY: Study trip with our Kyrgyz partners in Bulgaria on public transport & waste management.✅ AUGUST: Problem-solving requested for Bishkek trolleybus project.✅ More updates soon!

What lies ahead for the just transition in the Western Balkans? And how can the next EU budget support the process?  In our latest podcast episode, we answer these questions with the help of Nevena Smilevska, our just transition coordinator for the Western Balkans.  open.spotify.com/epi...

This summer at Bankwatch, we are unpacking key terms that shape how EU money is spent – simple and clear. Take a closer look at National social climate plans.

Peat extraction in Latvia has surged over the past seven years, with 95% of it exported. But despite its climate impacts, Latvia continues to extract peat. In this episode, Maksis Apinis discusses transforming the peatland sector to help Latvia meet its climate goals.  open.spotify.com/epi...

This summer at Bankwatch, we are unpacking key terms that shape how EU money is spent – simple and clear. Take a look at today’s term explained like you're chatting over coffee. Social Climate Fund explained without the policy-speak.

Both @ebrd.bsky.social and @eib.org must close the gap between their gender commitments and impact on the ground. Our case studies show how neglecting contextual risks & inclusive engagement may harm women and LGBTIQ+ communities. Inclusion must be more than just a check box! 1/2

This summer at Bankwatch, we are unpacking key terms that shape how EU money is spent – simple and clear. Take a look at today’s term explained like you're chatting over coffee. Make sense of mid-term review in under a minute.

Ever tried to explain energy poverty over coffee? Let’s do this. 💯

Miskolc, a city in northeastern Hungary, has already made huge strides towards decarbonisation. Now, with the help of the Friends of the Earth Hungary, the city is developing various energy community projects to build on this momentum. Learn more: open.spotify.com/epi...

Tsarkva, a neighbourhood in the just transition city of Pernik, Bulgaria, has a unique opportunity to realise the full potential of renewable energy for heating and cooling. Tune in to the latest episode of our 'decarbonisation roadmap' podcast series to find out more.  open.spotify.com/epi...

1/2 🌿 Nature across Europe is in an alarming state. EU funds must be used to address the biodiversity crisis. 🌱 We need to restore nature in order to tackle #biodiversity loss. But we must also focus on protecting the nature we already have.

1/7 Indorama Agro has revealed a serious loophole in development finance by prepaying its @ebrd.bsky.social loans in Uzbekistan—effectively avoiding responsibility for documented human rights abuses. Read the full blog: bankwatch.org/blog/e...

This summer at Bankwatch, we’ve prepared a Glossary dedicated to the next EU budget. Together we will be unpacking key terms that shape how EU money is spent – simple and clear. Take a look at today’s term explained like you're chatting over coffee. Get a simple explanation of energy communities. 🔋

1/ Safe and vibrant civic space is essential for achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Without it, the voices of marginalised populations are barely heard.

It’s one of those things you’ve heard about – now find out what Monitoring committee really means. 👓 #EUfunds #EUbugdet #MFF

With a new board in place, we're entering a new phase of the campaign—but always rooted in the same mission: accelerating and driving Europe's transition to a power sector beyond fossil fuels. Visit our website for more info! beyondfossilfuels.org/about-us/who...

🔋 Ida-Virumaa, Estonia’s just transition region, is in a unique position to embrace community energy. In this episode we discuss the challenges of community energy development and how they can be overcome with Kertu Laherand, our just transition campaigner. open.spotify.com/episode/2CAP...

🧐 Conditionalities can sound complex – but it doesn’t have to be. Take a look. This summer at Bankwatch, we’ve prepared a Glossary dedicated to the next EU budget. Together we will be unpacking key terms that shape how EU money is spent – simple and clear. ☕

🏙️ How are municipalities approaching decarbonisation in central and eastern Europe? We asked our own Dan Dobre, just transition campaigner and the author of a report comparing municipal decarbonisation strategies in nine countries in the region.  Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/25xB...

Wondering what ‘Do no significant harm’ principle actually means? Let’s break it down – quick and easy. 🔎 #EUfunds #EUbudget #Multiannualfinancialframework #mff

In its first-ever Impact Report, @ebrd.bsky.social missed one critical element: data on community and civil society engagement. In her briefing, @ninales.bsky.social argues that EBRD monitoring and reporting must improve to achieve sustainable development outcomes! bankwatch.org/publication/...

🤝 Understanding ‘partnership principle’ starts with one slide - this one. 📖 This summer at Bankwatch, we’ve prepared a Glossary dedicated to the next EU budget. Today's term: partnership principle.

🔮 Demystifying EU budget terms, one at a time – starting with rule of law. This summer at Bankwatch, we’ve prepared a Glossary dedicated to the next EU budget. Take a look at today’s term explained like you're chatting over coffee. ☕

🏠 Around 3.85 million Hungarian households are still energy inefficient - but that can change. 📽️ Discover how families are upgrading their homes with insulation, modern heating, and solar panels, supported by EU and state funding. youtu.be/HY5eJTSe4r0 #EnergyTransition #EnergyEfficiency #EUfunds

❓What has the European Commission’s EUR 1 billion Energy Support Package for the Western Balkans achieved? ❗We tried to find out, but could only trace EUR 163 million in worthwhile spending. Read our new report: bankwatch.org/publication/... #GAWBNavigator #GreenAgendaNavigator

We’ve prepared a Glossary dedicated to the next EU budget. Together we will be unpacking key terms that shape how EU money is spent. Take a look at today’s term explained like you're chatting over coffee. ☕ Curious what Multiannual Financial Framework really means? No jargon, just plain talk. 💯

🔥Waste incineration is a massive burden on climate, public health and the environment🔥 We’re calling for its inclusion in the EU ETS from 2028 to drive the circular economy and decarbonise the waste sector! Read more on the decarbonisation of waste in our report: bankwatch.org/publication/...

Despite bold rhetoric on climate and environmental leadership, the @ec.europa.eu proposal for the next long-term EU budget, published today, falls short of aligning future EU spending with the needs of a climate-neutral EU. More details - bankwatch.org/press_releas...

ℹ️ As the @eib.org Group charts its 2026–2030 Climate Bank Roadmap, now is the moment to move from promises to action. Public money must deliver for the public good, not for greenwashed projects: bankwatch.org/publication/...

Under the guise of the energy transition, dubious #hydrogen and carbon capture projects have been enabled with half a billion euro in EU money via the Connecting Europe Facility. Meanwhile, grid upgrades are waiting in line, writes Johanna Kuld. See here: bankwatch.org/blog/the-con... #EUfunded

🤝Under the @eib.org and @ebrd.bsky.social mutual reliance agreement, just one institution is responsible for project appraisal and monitoring. But mismatched standards risk weakening protections for affected communities‼️ Read more in our new blog post: bankwatch.org/blog/eib-ebr...

⏰ Today, we met with Commission President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu alongside our partners in the Green 10* to deliver a united message from civil society: we have no time to lose! 👀 Our asks 👉 eeb.org/library/gree...

⚠️The European Commission's new Roadmap towards Nature Credits was published earlier this week. Yet biodiversity credits may be in danger of being a massive distraction from other more effective strategies to improve the state of nature.