What are Investor Coalitions Doing on Financial Regulatory Reform?
In early 2013, the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) undertook a rapid review of the investor coalitions addressing sustainability and environmental, social and governance issues (ESG) in the financial sector.
In particular, we were interested in the content of work programs and outreach strategies of these initiatives, and whether these include activities that seek to examine, discuss or influence financial reform. Twenty investor networks were covered in this review.
You might also be interested in
Preserving Tax Sovereignty
As countries negotiate the UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation, this report examines how its provisions can be shaped to prevent tax disputes from being redirected into ISDS, ensuring they are addressed through tax-specific mechanisms.
Anchoring Sustainable Development in the UNIDROIT–ICC Instrument on International Investment Contracts
The UNIDROIT-ICC draft Instrument on International Investment Contracts is open for consultation, presenting a critical moment to embed sustainability.
Decoding the Belt and Road Initiative’s Legal Architecture
This article unpacks the Belt and Road Initiative's legal architecture—covering hard law (such as treaties and contracts), soft law (such as memoranda of understanding), and the unique role of China's state-owned enterprises—and sets out recommendations for host country policy-makers on how to navigate this hybrid legal environment.
What Happened in Santa Marta?
What happened at the first international conference on transitioning away from fossil fuels? IISD experts share 7 takeaways and discuss what comes next.