environment
Euractiv | 12-Feb-2024
The European Commission and Canada have agreed on the “interpretation” of parts of their trade agreement that relate to investor protection from environmental regulation, in a push by Brussels to persuade member states to ratify the bilateral multibillion-euro deal.
The Guardian | 1-Feb-2024
Local fishers helped halt underwater mining off Baja California’s coast in 2018. But then an obscure international legal process was put into motion.
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actions | resistance ,
environment ,
fisheries | fisherfolk ,
investor-state disputes | ISDS ,
Mexico ,
mining ,
NAFTA | USMCA ,
US
Truthdig | 23-Jan-2024
In Colombia, lawsuits by foreign corporations are obstructing a fossil fuel phase-out at the expense of the indigenous Wayúu community.
Canada’s National Observer | 9-Jan-2024
The battle between a Canadian mining company and Panama over one of the richest copper-gold mines in the Americas is headed to international arbitration – exposing Canada’s double standard when it comes to promoting free trade in the Global South.
AFTINET | 9-Jan-2024
Panama is facing at least three Investor-State Dispute Settlement cases from mining investors who claim that their investments have been affected by the decision.
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Canada ,
environment ,
from the movements ,
investor-state disputes | ISDS ,
mining ,
Panama
Junior Mining Network | 21-Dec-2023
The tribuna has extended the period to draw up and sign the award for a further 60 days. Accordingly, the Tribunal must issue the award on or before March 12, 2024.
IRIS | 18-Dec-2023
En février 2023, l’entreprise responsable du défunt projet d’exportation de gaz naturel liquéfié à Saguenay a déposé une poursuite en arbitrage international contre le Canada afin de réclamer des dommages et intérêts de 20 milliards de dollars.
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Canada ,
climate ,
energy ,
environment ,
from the movements ,
investor-state disputes | ISDS ,
NAFTA | USMCA ,
US
France 24 | 15-Dec-2023
An "explosion" of multibillion-dollar claims by fossil fuel and extractive firms through shadowy investment tribunals is blocking action on climate and nature.
Canada’s National Observer | 15-Dec-2023
A company launched a record-breaking NAFTA lawsuit against Canada — confirming the dire threat that investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) poses to bold climate action.
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Canada ,
climate ,
energy ,
environment ,
from the movements ,
investor-state disputes | ISDS ,
NAFTA | USMCA ,
US
Tameteo.com | 11-Dec-2023
Quand les Etats s’efforcent de prendre des mesures audacieuses pour réduire les émissions, leurs efforts sont compromis par une menace insidieuse : le Règlement des Différends entre Investisseurs et Etats (RDIE).
