climate
Inside Climate News | 24-Oct-2023
An obscure but far-reaching system allowing corporations to sue governments is being “weaponized” by the fossil fuel and mining industries, according to a new UN report, jeopardizing progress in developing nations.
DiEM25 | 24-Oct-2023
There is a coordinated move for EU members to withdraw from the dangerous Energy Charter Treaty but Ireland is refusing to act.
The Saturday Paper | 2-Oct-2023
Clive Palmer’s move to sue the government in a secretive international tribunal highlights the need to amend Australia’s trade policy to prevent claims that could hamper emissions reduction efforts.
La Jornada | 29-Sep-2023
Activistas de todo el mundo se congregaron la semana pasada en Nueva York en la llamada “semana del clima”, para demandar poner fin a la era de los combustibles fósiles. Una cuestión clave es cómo la transición energética depende urgentemente de reformas a los tratados internacionales de inversión.
OHCHR | 28-Sep-2023
Le « règlement des différends entre investisseurs et États » est devenu un obstacle majeur aux mesures qu’il faut prendre d’urgence pour faire face aux crises planétaires en matière d’environnement et de droits humains, selon un rapport des Nations unies.
DeSmog | 28-Sep-2023
A UN expert calls for ending confidential arbitration agreements in development and trade treaties, which are forcing nations to roll back climate, enviro, human rights protections while owing fossil fuel companies billions in damages.
TNI | 25-Sep-2023
Investment protection is necessary to encourage energy transition investment.
The Guardian | 14-Sep-2023
Eleven countries have already pledged to exit the disastrous international charter treaty. We must join them.
UNCTAD | 31-Aug-2023
UNCTAD presents a new toolbox to make international investment agreements actively support the shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources.
Le Vif | 24-Aug-2023
Faute de consensus intra-belge, la Belgique se refuse toujours à quitter le TCE, en dépit de sa dangerosité, du départ de dix pays européens (dont tous ses voisins) et de son incompatibilité avec le droit de l’Union européenne.
