investor-state disputes | ISDS


Europe must address ISDS as a systemic barrier to a just transition
Current discussions around fossil fuel phase-out create a key opportunity to make progress on addressing this barrier. Civil society organisations are calling on European governments to explore and act on collectively disengaging from ISDS.
Explained: Why investor–state dispute settlement (ISDS) matters for the energy transition
Around the world, governments are at risk of being sued if they enact climate policies that may affect fossil fuel companies’ profits.
Statement from the Stop ISDS campaign to the government of President Gustavo Petro
Members of the “Stop ISDS” campaign express our support for Colombian government’s announcement on March 26, 2026, regarding Colombia’s withdrawal from the investment arbitration regime to protect transnational investors.
Colombia leads global south countries' exit from ISDS
Colombia's president has announced that the country will exit the International Investment Arbitration System (ISDS). This comes in the wake of an ongoing effort against ISDS and for the exit of countries in the Global South from these mechanisms.
How Britain got sued for stopping a coal mine
While energy bills spiral, public money could soon flow to an overseas fossil fuel company. Because a government dared to block a climate-wrecking coal mine.
Starcom files €150 million investment treaty claim against San Marino in escalating ‘bank heist’ saga
The filing marks the first time a foreign investor has openly threatened treaty-based arbitration against San Marino over its handling of a major banking transaction
Podcast | How Russian oligarchs are suing Ukraine in wartime
In the midst of war, Russian oligarchs are suing Ukraine – not in Moscow or Kyiv, but through European trade treaties and arbitration courts in Washington.
Emmerson submits $1.215bn arbitration claim over Khemisset potash project
Morocco-focused potash developer Emmerson PLC said on Monday it had submitted a $1.215 billion damages claim, including interest and net of local taxes, in its arbitration case against Morocco.
Guinea, Emirates Global Aluminium near deal to resolve asset dispute, sources say
Guinea has reached an agreement with Emirates Global ‌Aluminium that will avert a looming arbitration over last year's seizure of the miner’s local unit.
Petro says Colombia will pull out of investor protection treaties
President Gustavo Petro said that Colombia will pull out of investor protection treaties that allow foreign corporations to sue the State over perceived losses before international tribunals.