EIB and DG MOVE coordinating better and safer networks

The European Investment Bank organized today a full day meeting with the TEN – T Coordinators to discuss objectives, priorities and financing needs of the Trans-European Transport networks for the future.

President Hoyer and Vice president Peeters met DG MOVE Director General Magda Kopczynska, and further discussed financing and strategic visions on shaping the approach towards TEN-T, in line with the priorities set by the EIB Transport Lending Policy - updated last year - and the Climate Bank Roadmap.

TEN-T Coordinators and EIB experts discussed how to make the Transport Corridors more green, digital and resilient.

20 November 2024

Multilateral Development Banks Welcome G20 Roadmap for MDB Reform

The Heads of 10 multilateral development banks (MDBs) welcomed today the endorsement [link to G20 Rio Declaration] by G20 Leaders of the G20 Roadmap towards Better, Bigger, and More Effective MDBs. The Roadmap outlines a comprehensive vision for continuing to reform MDBs to better address regional and global challenges, create more jobs and opportunities, and support countries to accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the goals of the Paris Agreement.

14 November 2024

EIB Group, European Commission and Solar Impulse Foundation present energy efficiency initiative for smaller companies at COP29 in Baku

Energy efficiency remains a largely untapped opportunity to reach climate goals while ensuring competitiveness and energy security. Today, the European Investment Bank Group (EIBG), the European Commission (EC) and the Solar Impulse Foundation (SIF) presented a pilot initiative to bolster energy efficiency investments benefitting small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs). The initiative is a cornerstone of the EIB Group Strategic Roadmap 2024-2027, reflecting the EIBG’s commitment to sustainable development and economic resilience. It aims to support the green transition and enhance the competitiveness of SMEs across Europe.

12 November 2024

EIB supports transformative forestry project in Côte d’Ivoire

At the United Nations Climate Change conference COP29, the European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced €150 million support for the country’s forest preservation, rehabilitation and expansion strategy. This strategy is in line with Côte d’Ivoire President Alassane Ouattara’s Abidjan Legacy programme, the first part of which is to combat deforestation and land degradation, support forest restoration and promote agroforestry.

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