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UNCITRAL Working Group III and the Assessment of Compensation and Damages: Thinning scope for impactful reform or an opportunity to make a difference?
IISD | 7-Nov-2022
In WGIII, states will need to prioritize the reforms that have the most impact in addressing their key concerns with the ISDS system.
keywords: investor-state disputes | ISDS , ISDS reform
Le Groupe de travail III de la CNUDCI et l’évaluation de l’indemnisation et des dommages-intérêts : une portée trop réduite pour une réforme significative ou une opportunité de faire la difference ?
IISD | 7-Nov-2022
Au sein du GT III, les États devront donner la priorité aux réformes qui ont le plus d’impact sur leurs principales préoccupations concernant le système RDIE.
keywords: investor-state disputes | ISDS , ISDS reform
ZEDE Próspera prepara millonaria demanda contra Honduras
Proceso Digital | 4-Nov-2022
"En septiembre recibimos notificación de la nota que entregó ZEDE. El tema es que a más tardar el 16 de diciembre tienen que meter solicitud e iniciar el arbitraje", el ministro de la Secretaría de Desarrollo Económico dijo.
keywords: CAFTA , geopolitics , Honduras , investor-state disputes | ISDS , US
Brussels pleads with countries to stay in the Energy Charter Treaty
Energy Monitor | 4-Nov-2022
EU countries are voting with their feet, quitting the investor protection pact despite the EU’s efforts to reform it – but the European Commission warns it will be worse to be outside than in.
keywords: climate , ECT , energy , EU , investor-state disputes | ISDS
La gouvernance des investissements internationaux et la réalisation d’un avenir carboneutre équitable
CCSI | 3-Nov-2022
Un régime d’investissement international entièrement inédit, conçu dans l’optique du climat et d’autres objectifs mondiaux, pourrait servir d’outil pour accélérer les investissements nécessaires à la résolution de la crise climatique.
keywords: climate , investment | BITs , investor-state disputes | ISDS , ISDS reform
International investment governance and achieving a just zero-carbon future
CCSI | 3-Nov-2022
A wholly new international investment regime designed with climate and other global goals in mind could be used as a tool to accelerate the investments needed to address the climate crisis.
keywords: climate , investment | BITs , investor-state disputes | ISDS , ISDS reform
US pressuring new left-wing Honduras government over privatized cities
The Real News Network | 3-Nov-2022
US senators argue that abolishing special economic zones known as ZEDEs would violate the provisions of CAFTA-DR, including the provision ensuring “fair and equitable treatment and full protection and security.”
keywords: aid , CAFTA , geopolitics , Honduras , investor-state disputes | ISDS , US
UK independent hit by $190 million annulment claim
Upstream | 2-Nov-2022
UK-based Rockhopper Exploration has been dealt a blow in its protracted legal battle with Italy with the European nation applying to the ICSID to annul the €190 million payment it was ordered to make.
keywords: energy , environment , investor-state disputes | ISDS , Italy
No era un farol: España confirma que abandonará el Tratado de la Carta de la Energía
No TCI | 1-Nov-2022
El Gobierno de España ha oficializado su decisión de salirse del Tratado de la Carta de la Energía, a través de una carta enviada a la Comisión Europea.
keywords: ECT , energy , investor-state disputes | ISDS , Spain
Ecuador, un plazo nuestro
América Latina Mejor sin TLC | 1-Nov-2022
La Plataforma América Latina Mejor Sin TLC presenta el segundo número de la serie “Debates Urgentes”. En este caso se trata de un material elaborado por Ecuador Decide Mejor Sin TLC.
keywords: actions | resistance , agriculture | farmers | food , Ecuador , indigenous peoples , investor-state disputes | ISDS