environment


Statement on the voices of Thai civil society regarding the free trade agreement between Thailand and the European Union
Thai civil society organizations expressing serious concerns about the ongoing Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations between Thailand and the European Union (EU), highlight potential negative impacts on agriculture, food security, environment, labor rights, public health, and other social issues.
Calling on First Quantum Minerals to definitely and safely close its Cobre Panama mine
101 organizations are calling on First Quantum Minerals to close its Cobre Panama mine, drop the international arbitration against Panama, and implement environmental remediation at the mine site.
Canada must not implement Ecuador free trade deal, says civil society organizations
The Canadian government should not implement the recently-signed free trade agreement with Ecuador because the agreement’s potential to facilitate environmental and human rights abuses.
Latham & Watkins secures another significant victory for the Republic of Croatia
The landmark decision protects Croatia from defending against duplicative claims brought by investor.
Rockhopper "disappointed" by award annulment in case against Italy
Rockhopper Exploration PLC suffered a blow in its campaign to win GBP190 million in tranche payments from the Italian government.
JBS profits from EU-Mercosur deal
EU-Mercosur trade deal set to boost profits for world’s biggest meat company – at the expense of sustainable food systems.
Dismay as UK prepares to sign ‘values-free’ £1.6bn trade deal with Gulf states
Trade unions and human rights organisations fear environment and human rights being pushed aside.
Indigenous Brazilians protest EU-Mercosur deal in European Parliament
Indigenous peoples' representatives fear that increased trade with Europe will lead to the agricultural exploitation of their territories
The climate crisis & the threat of investment agreements
Aussie mining billionaire sues Australia for A$420 billion... Yes, this could happen in Aotearoa!!!
International investment law: Origins, imperialism and conceptualizing the environment
This paper explores the origins of international investment law and their implications for foreign investment protection law and policy in the twenty-first century.