Bankwatch

ongoing

CEE Bankwatch Network is formed by 17 grassroots members in 14 countries of central and eastern Europe with 30 years of experience in transforming public finance and environmental and climate policies to work for people across Europe and beyond. Bankwatch’s work program will foster systemic transformation towards zero-carbon, resource-efficient, and biodiversity-rich economies in the EU by shifting the use of public finance in line with the objectives and targets of the European Green Deal. Bankwatch’s working method involves promoting public participation, transparency, expert-based and citizen-led decision-making on EU-financed projects and plans. Our activities involve case-based research, expert analyses, awareness-raising, capacity building on international, national and local level in the EU and beyond. We provide platforms for the citizens and local NGOs to reach the decision-makers with their concerns and proposals. Our four Work Packages: 1) Organisational Development 2) Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation (rapid decarbonisation of the energy sector (i.e. both electricity and heating) and piloting of renewable 4th Generation district heating in the CEE region) 3) Nature and Biodiversity (proper implementation of EU environmental legislation and policies, improving nature protection governance, ensuring financing for nature and biodiversity protection, restoration and development of the Natura 2000 and Emerald networks) 4) Sustainable and Just Energy Transition (increase contribution of the CEE region to the energy transition through addressing the bottlenecks for energy efficiency measures and community driven renewables; EU funds and EIB financial instruments mobilisation for high-quality transformative investments; enhance capacity of the local authorities to address local needs and reach the most vulnerable communities) Circular Economy and Quality of Life objectives of the LIFE programme will also be served through our thematic work packages.