ISDS Case Map
ISDS reform
Tweaked versions of the investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) mechanism being proposed to avoid the most controversial aspects of regular forms of ISDS
Bolivia was the first nation to begin leaving a legal system that allows foreign companies to sue governments behind closed doors. Now, other countries are following.
From Saudi Arabia to the UK and the European Union to Sri Lanka, India's model bilateral investment treaty (BIT) and the finance ministry' steadfast refusal to tweak it is posing problems.
Despite some departures, the India-UAE bilateral investment treaty establishes a continuity of India’s investment treaty practice.
The state’s trade policies will be updated over the coming months by a nine-member committee.
Enforcement of this pact with the UAE gives continuity of investment protection to investors of both the countries.
Possible reform of investor-State dispute settlement (ISDS).
This paper summarizes the discussions within the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law Working Group III on the reform of investor-state dispute settlement regarding the two draft provisions on damages.
Governments are shifting from investor-state dispute mechanisms to treaties that encourage and ease investment.
International Investment and Trade Law should be reformed for climate-aligned investment governance.
A documentary film offers a powerful illustration of the ways in which ISDS can impact third parties, exacerbate inequalities, and reinforce power imbalances.
