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Calls to ditch 'ecocide treaty' after failed reform efforts
Environmentalists and energy experts have been warning for years over an obscure trade deal that could lock Europe into decades of fossil fuel use.
Romania wins USD 200 mln arbitration against fugitive businessman Popoviciu
The ICSID arbitral tribunal on March 16 this year admitted it had no jurisdiction concerning the applicant Germen and rejected as inadmissible Alverley's application.
Pakistan evades $11b Reko Diq penalty
In 2019, the ICSID tribunal had given an award over $6 billion against Pakistan to the TCC. At the same time, the London Court of Arbitration also imposed another $4 billion fine on Pakistan.
Climate action needs investment governance, not investment protection and arbitration
Existing investment treaties do not and cannot advance climate goals.
US court denies relief to Pakistan in Reko Diq case
Washington DC’s District Court has dismissed Pakistan’s motions for stay enforcement of $6 billion award against the country in Reko Diq case.
Ascent Resources slams Slovenian fracturing restrictions
It now says legislators are amending Slovenia's mining law to further restrict "all forms of hydraulic stimulation", and this could increase damages it is due under its arbitration claim.
The Energy Charter Treaty, climate change and clean energy transition
In 2021-22, Climate Change Counsel conducted a study of arbitral awards rendered under the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT).
Reduction of French solar tariffs – how can investors protect their rights
Recent reforms in the French solar energy market mean that investors need to take action to protect their investments.
Zim/UAE deal now in force
The agreement between Zimbabwe and the United Arab Emirates on promotion and protection of investments has come into force.
AFTINET raises alarm on risk of UK companies suing the Australian Government through the CPTPP
AFTINET has raised the alarm over the possibility that British corporations will gain the right to sue the Australian Government if the UK is granted membership in the CPTPP.