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International Financial Institutions

The policies of international financial institutions (IFIs) such as the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have a significant impact on the people and environment of developing countries. It is because Export Credit Agencies (ECAs) of each country and private banks who have adopted the equator principles refer to the policies of IFIs, which, therefore, have impact on the environmental and social policies of various financial institutions. FoE Japan monitors the policies and projects of these institutions and makes proposals with NGOs abroad.

2025.11.252025.11.26

81 Organizations Worldwide Protest ADB’s Lifting of Nuclear Financing Ban- “Long-term risks and costs imposed on people in developing countries”

2025.10.072025.10.07

Objection and Rebuttal Submitted to ADB’s Policy Shift Toward Nuclear Power

2025.09.012025.09.01

“Say No to Nuclear Financing – World Bank and ADB, Why Turn Away from the Right Path?”— Joint Petition Launched

2025.08.222025.08.22

Submission on the Review of ADB’s 2021 Energy Policy

2025.08.222025.08.22

Submission of Additional Request and Questions on ADB’s Nuclear Policy Change: ‘Supporting Nuclear Power is Irresponsible’

2025.08.062025.08.06

Five Japanese Organizations Urge World Bank and ADB to Withdraw Nuclear Energy Support Policy – Highlighting Issues of Nuclear Waste, Terrorism and Attack Risks, and Enormous Costs

2025.04.302025.04.30

Indonesian Communities and NGOs request before ADB Annual Meeting: “For the Sake of Climate, Environment, and Local Communities, Take the Current Approach under the Energy Transition Mechanism for the Early Retirement of the Cirebon Coal-Fired Power Plant Unit 1 Back to the Drawing Board for Now”

2025.04.102025.04.11

Press release – Japan’s “Gas Empire” tackled as LNG carrier giants face global criticism hit Mozambique

2024.10.012024.10.01

Indonesian Communities and NGOs Submit Request to ADB: “Don’t Make a Premature Agreement that Disrespects Local Communities and Civil Societies on the Early Retirement of the Cirebon Coal-Fired Power Plant Unit 1”

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