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Nigeria and Morocco move towards a “new generation” of bilateral investment treaties

EJIL: Talk! | 16-May-2017

The treaty is an important attempt by two developing countries to move toward a new generation of BITs fully aligned with the evolution of international law.

keywords: alternatives , investment | BITs , investor-state disputes | ISDS , Morocco , Nigeria , reformed ISDS

Is international investment law moving the ball forward on IHRL obligations for business enterprises?

EJIL: Talk! | 15-May-2017

While the debate on the treaty regulating business impact on human rights is likely to continue for a while longer, some recent developments in international investment law seem to be moving forward on international human rights law obligations for businesses

keywords: alternatives , Argentina , human rights , investment | BITs , investor-state disputes | ISDS , Morocco , Nigeria , reformed ISDS

S2B position on the European Commission proposal for a multilateral ISDS mechanism

S2B | 20-Feb-2017

Globalisation is at a dangerous crossroads. One path leads to regained policy-space for governments to address climate change, inequality and other pressing issues of our times. The other leads to more rights for corporations to bully decision-makers.

keywords: alternatives , EU , investor-state disputes | ISDS , reformed ISDS

6 ways we could improve NAFTA for working people

AFL-CIO | 21-Dec-2016

It is important that everyday working people’s perspectives lead the debate, starting with how to rewrite NAFTA.

keywords: alternatives , human rights , investor-state disputes | ISDS , labour | workers’ rights , NAFTA | USMCA , US

A new, climate-friendly approach to trade

Sierra Club | 22-Nov-2016

We urgently need a new approach to trade that prioritizes the needs of people and planet.

keywords: alternatives , climate , investment | BITs , investor-state disputes | ISDS

We must rethink globalization, or Trumpism will prevail

The Guardian | 17-Nov-2016

Rising inequality is largely to blame for this electoral upset. Continuing with business as usual is not an option.

keywords: alternatives , Canada , climate , EU , finance | banking | taxes , investor-state disputes | ISDS , US

The new rules of the road: a progressive approach to globalization

American Prospect | 22-Sep-2016

The new president needs a fresh approach to trade.

keywords: alternatives , environment , investor-state disputes | ISDS , labour | workers’ rights

Remodeling India’s investment treaty regime

The Wire | 18-Jul-2016

India is seeking to terminate BITs signed with 57 countries and sign joint interpretative statements with the other 25 treaty states – all an outcome of the country’s new model BIT.

keywords: alternatives , India , investment | BITs , investor-state disputes | ISDS , reformed ISDS

UN Treaty on transnational corporations, other business enterprises & human rights: Options for justice

S2B | 31-May-2016

This report discusses options for the following aspects of the treaty: access to remedy; enforcement mechanisms; and its relationship with the trade and investment regime.

keywords: alternatives , human rights , investor-state disputes | ISDS