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ISDS in Nigeria: Investment regime reforms and the threats of joining the ECT
3-Oct-2022     TNI
This report sheds light on Nigeria’s investment protection regime and its consequences for one of Africa’s biggest countries.
CETA: An attack on health, the environment, consumer protection and democracy
30-Sep-2022     Foodwatch
The trade agreement disempowers the European Parliament and strengthens the influence of corporations.
On trade, post-Brexit Britain is less transparent than ever
23-Sep-2022     Open Democracy
Australia deal and Energy Charter Treaty show why we must be able to hold government accountable for trade.
Colombian courts must not be undermined by shadowy international tribunals, say campaigners
20-Sep-2022     Institute for Policy Studies
International organizations appeal to Colombia's highest court over human rights violations at one of the largest open pit coal mines in the world.
Imposing double standards: Why EFTA should not demand an UPOV clause in FTA with Thailand
14-Sep-2022     Saatgutkoaliton
As part of free trade negotiations with Thailand, EFTA will most likely demand clauses that oblige the Asian country to introduce strict plant variety protection regulations that are in line with UPOV 91
The not-so-hidden cost to “mega” energy deals : the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) in East Africa (in conversation with Olivia Costa and Brenda Akankunda)
14-Sep-2022     State of Power
The ECT Secretariat, whose survival depends on continuation of the treaty, continues to lobby these countries to take additional steps towards acceding to the Energy Charter Treaty.
Agricultural trade and standards within the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF)
12-Sep-2022     IATP
Within the trade pillar, it seems very likely that discussions on agriculture will focus on market access and the non-tariff issues, such as Technical Barriers to Trade and Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures.
Before the flood? The looming risk of corporations suing states for Covid-related measures
12-Sep-2022     Business & Human Rights Resource Centre
Now the Covid-19 pandemic is no longer in the headlines in many parts of the world, the risk corporations will use investment treaties to claim compensation from governments to cover their losses during these exceptional times is increasing.
Demanding a transparent and participatory process in any Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) negotiations
8-Sep-2022    
The need for another trade agreement in Asia-Pacific has not been established. If countries choose to move forward with Indo-Pacific Economic Framework talks, they must be based on a new model that prioritizes the interests of people instead of just big corporations.
10 September 2022 | International day of action against the WTO and FTAs
7-Sep-2022     La Via Campesina
Every year, on 10 September, all the members and allies of La Via Campesina mobilize against the destructive policies that are forced upon the small-scale food producers through bilateral, regional and multilateral trade agreements.