IISD-UNIGE Speaker Series on Investment Disputes

Investor-state dispute settlement cases have significant public policy implications, including in the areas of health, environmental protection, economic development, and taxation. This series of events explores the relationship between international investment law cases and sustainable development goals and policies.

In collaboration with Professor Makane Moïse Mbengue and Stefanie Schacherer from the Département de droit international public et organisation internationale (Faculty of Law) at the University of Geneva, IISD developed and launched this speaker series in 2017. Each event features in-depth discussion on a specific investment dispute case with a diverse range of speakers—from international and national policy-makers to legal experts to academics and students.

Learn more about past event topics:

To learn more, please contact [email protected].

Latest

The Influential Amici in Philip Morris v. Uruguay: A new role for intergovernmental organizations in investment treaty arbitration?

The role of amicus curiae briefs in the outcome of the Philip Morris v. Uruguay dispute suggests that intergovernmental organizations could play a more useful role in investment treaty arbitration.

Commentary

February 22, 2018

Can Investor-State Dispute Settlement Be Good for the Environment?

Renewable energy investors have been using investor-state dispute settlement mechanisms to fight cuts to subsidies in Europe, but this short-term gain may hinder states in their broader pursuit of environmental objectives like addressing climate change and pollution.

Commentary

April 12, 2017

Project details

Topic: Investment Law & Policy

Region: Switzerland

Focus area: Economies

You might also be interested in

Webinars on Investment Law and Policy

This webinar series provides information on developments in international investment law and policy. It will equip developing country governments and regional organizations to negotiate better treaties and contracts—and prepare for and manage investment disputes.

Project

Transparency and the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules

In 2006 the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) began revising its arbitration rules, which are the second-most commonly used in investor–state arbitration. IISD obtained status in 2006 to observe this process, and has actively participated in every session of the Working Group since.

Project

Investment Treaty News

Investment Treaty News (ITN) has offered news, analysis and opinions on international investment law and its implications for sustainable development. The service began as a list-serve where information and views were shared among members, before becoming an electronic newsletter produced by a small editorial team.

Project

UNCITRAL and Reform of Investment Dispute Settlement

Our participation in the multilateral process at UNCITRAL is aimed at promoting a fair and inclusive system to resolve investment-related disputes.

Project