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Brazil’s Belo Monte Move: Will National Development Banks Start Taking Human Rights and Environmental Concerns More Seriously?

In late November, the Brazilian national development bank (“BNDES”, by its Portuguese initials) announced its approval of a $10.8 billion loan to finance the construction of the Belo Monte dam, the world’s third largest...more

The 2012 IFC Performance Standard on Indigenous Peoples: What's the Fuss?

The new IFC Environmental and Social Performance Standards -- in particular, Performance Standard 7 on indigenous peoples -- present a range of management and operational challenges for certain companies. For the first...more

Renewable Energy Update - August 18, 2009

IN THIS ISSUE: *Funding announced for clean energy projects on tribal lands and Alaska villages *Renewable Energy Focus Treasury, Energy announce more than $2B in tax credits for energy manufacturers *Technology,...more

Renewable Energy Update - May 12, 2009

IN THIS ISSUE: *Obama Budget Would Increase Funding for Renewable Energy *Renewable Energy Focus ..California Energy Commission Applies for $226 Million in Stimulus Funding for Renewable Energy *Cities Look to New...more