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01/09/2026

A modern heating system doesn’t need a soloist. It needs an orchestra. 🎶

What if waste heat, river water, heat storage, district cooling and renewable energy could play a part in keeping a city warm?

That’s exactly what Tartu, Estonia, is showing is possible.

By bringing different energy sources and technologies together, Tartu is building a heating and cooling system that’s more efficient, resilient and less dependent on fossil fuels.

Like a good choir, the strength isn’t in one voice. It’s in how they work together.

🎥 See how Tartu found its ‘harmony in heat.’

01/09/2026

Today marks the deadline for EU Member States to submit their national restoration plans. 🌱

We’re eager to see how Member States plan to restore nature – and how ambitious their plans will be.

We’re also calling for the final steps in the process to be transparent and inclusive, giving civil society and environmental experts a meaningful opportunity to shape the plans.

One thing will be crucial for successful implementation: adequate funding. 💶

Our recent report examines restoration projects in 5 countries and provides cost estimates to help inform better planning and investment in nature restoration.

👉 Check it out: https://bankwatch.org/publication/unlocking-nature-financing-national-cost-estimates-for-effective-nature-restoration

EuroNatur OTOP - Ogólnopolskie Towarzystwo Ochrony Ptaków Eesti Roheline Liikumine Zaļā brīvība Zelena akcija / FoE Croatia Magyar Természetvédők Szövetsége- Föld Barátai Magyarország

⛰️ A wind farm under construction on Mount Runa in the Ukrainian Carpathians has raised serious concerns over impacts on...
31/08/2026

⛰️ A wind farm under construction on Mount Runa in the Ukrainian Carpathians has raised serious concerns over impacts on forests, water, biodiversity, and protected species.

Ukraine urgently needs , but the transition shouldn’t come at the expense of the ecosystems it’s meant to protect.

📜 Our new issue paper examines European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Oschadbank financing of a wind farm on Mount Runa, and the risks this case raises for future renewable energy investments in Ukraine.

👉 Read the issue paper here:
https://bankwatch.org/publication/ukraine-s-mount-runa-at-risk-why-the-ebrd-and-oschadbank-wind-farm-investment-sets-a-dangerous-precedent

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28/08/2026

🗣️The clean energy transition starts at the local level. Our short shows how collaboration between citizens, municipalities, experts and public authorities can drive building renovations, reduce energy poverty and deliver better outcomes for communities.

👉Watch to see how working together can accelerate the transition to cleaner, more affordable energy for all.

26/08/2026

🗣️Energy-efficient renovations can deliver real results, from significantly lower heating bills to faster, less disruptive construction methods.

📽️As part of our ‘Powering change’ commentary series, this short video shows how innovative renovation approaches can improve comfort, reduce energy costs and strengthen communities.

24/08/2026

🗣️The future of heating isn’t just renewable – it’s smarter, cleaner and more flexible. Our short shows how electrified district heating and thermal storage can help balance energy supply and demand, strengthen grid resilience and support the transition to a cleaner energy system.

📽️Watch now to learn how modern district heating can help build more resilient and sustainable cities.

19/08/2026

📢Lower heating costs are just one of the benefits of a well-insulated home.

📽️Our short shows how energy renovations can improve comfort, reduce noise, and create a healthier living environment while delivering long-term savings.

Ukraine’s communities know what they need. But can they turn those needs into projects that can actually be financed?💧♨️...
18/08/2026

Ukraine’s communities know what they need. But can they turn those needs into projects that can actually be financed?

💧♨️🏫🚌 From water and heating to schools, public transport, and local energy, communities face urgent reconstruction needs. Yet developing a fundable public sector project requires expertise, data, technical studies and resources that many smaller communities simply don’t have.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 This creates a frustrating paradox: the communities that need the most support may be the least equipped to access it.

With facing almost USD 588 billion in reconstruction needs, how can project preparation help close this gap, rather than widen it?

👉 Read our latest blog post to find out: https://bankwatch.org/blog/how-ukraine-can-turn-community-needs-into-bankable-projects

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Bankwatch and our long-standing partner Ecolur.org met Armenian civil society, institutions, multilateral development ba...
13/08/2026

Bankwatch and our long-standing partner Ecolur.org met Armenian civil society, institutions, multilateral development banks and the European Union in Armenia at the end of July to exchange ideas, assess progress on development projects and discuss the upcoming UN Conference COP 17.

🚛 We discussed solid solutions for Yerevan and visited the Kotayk Solid Waste Management project, co-financed by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the EU’s Neighbourhood Investment Facility / EU Enlargement & Eastern Neighbourhood. It was encouraging to see successful separate waste collection in Sevan, supported by the American University of Armenia’s Acopian Center for the Environment and the Swedish International Development Agency (Sida - Styrelsen för Internationellt Utvecklingssamarbete).

🚮 At the same time, important challenges remain. Advancing tariff reform and introducing the Extended Producer Responsibility scheme are essential to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of municipal waste systems. Greater transparency and public consultation on the feasibility studies for the Yerevan and regional solid waste centres are also needed.

📢 With on the horizon, these conversations matter more than ever. Strong environmental policies begin with listening to communities, strengthening partnerships, and turning local priorities into meaningful action.

📢 We’re inviting registered non-governmental organisations in Kyrgyzstan to apply for small grants (up to EUR 14,000) to...
12/08/2026

📢 We’re inviting registered non-governmental organisations in Kyrgyzstan to apply for small grants (up to EUR 14,000) to strengthen their capacity to promote human rights, public participation and accountability in development processes.

Proposals should address at least one of the following areas:
🔹independent oversight of projects financed by multilateral development banks and promoting transparency and accountability;
🔹 environmental protection and the rights of local communities;
🔹 evidence-based analysis and constructive engagement with decision-makers;
🔹 work with rural communities to strengthen participation and awareness of their rights.

📅 Deadline: 15 September 2026, 18:00 Bishkek time
ℹ Online information session: 1 September, 15:00 Bishkek time
🌐 Applications accepted in English or Russian

Find the full description, instructions and requirements for applicants here: https://bankwatch.org/call-for-small-grant-proposals

This call is part of the project “Pathways for change enhancing civic space and human rights protection in Kyrgyzstan”, funded by the European Union in Kyrgyzstan.

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