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Panthera to step up action against India after local court rejects claim
A writ will be pursued by Panthera for alleged breaches by India of the Bilateral Investment Treaty with Australia, the company said in a statement.
A system of secret arbitration tribunals is undercutting climate action worldwide
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.
Energy transition mythbusters: Myth #6
Investment protection is necessary to encourage energy transition investment.
‘Silent coup’: how capitalism defeated decolonization
The crumbling of European empires after WWII didn’t usher in a new era of democracy—instead, we now live in a regime of international corporate rule.
Grenada govt in talks with developers to restart Kimpton Kawana Bay Resort
Grenada government in talks with developers to resume major hotel project after a resolution to their dispute.
Winshear Gold provides update on Tanzania arbitration
Winshear Gold Corp. reports that pursuant to the company’s arbitration case against the Republic of Tanzania, the company and Tanzania have suspended arbitration proceedings and have reached a conditional settlement agreement.
Gabriel Resources asks USD 6.5 bln from Romania in gold mine project lawsuit
The final amount requested by Gabriel through interest recalculation has doubled, reaching USD 6.5 billion.
Fossil fuel companies have a secret weapon. Here’s how Britain can help take it away from them
Eleven countries have already pledged to exit the disastrous international charter treaty. We must join them.
Canada: NFU calls for fair and just international trade systems
On this September 10th 2023, the NFU stands united with our allies in La Via Campesina calling for fair and just international trade systems.
India may liberalize foreign investment in non-services sector through ‘pre-establishment’ protection
To boost foreign inflows into India’s manufacturing and industrial sectors, India plans to liberalize foreign investments in the ‘non-services sector’ in the ongoing Free Trade Agreement discussions.