Unpacking National Investment Laws
This report explores how national investment laws regulate dispute settlement and suggests how to reform them to align with sustainable development and 21st-century policy objectives.
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Rethinking Investment Treaties Public Consultations
This summary report details the findings of IISD's 2025 Rethinking Investment Treaties public consultation.
Investment Treaties as a Risk Allocation Tool
Investment treaties operate as de facto risk allocation instruments—yet unlike other de-risking tools, they are not priced, do not require investor due diligence, and lack other public interest safeguards.
International Trade and Investment Agreements and Sustainable Critical Minerals Supply
This report seeks to assess the current state of play by examining the body of trade and investment agreements.
Why Is Investment Treaty and Investor-State Dispute Settlement Reform Needed?
Why investment treaty and ISDS reform is critical for unlocking sustainable development.
Compensation and Damages in Investor-State Dispute Settlement
This report provides policy reform options to address the growing issue of damages awards in investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS).
Rethinking Investment Treaties
International investment treaties and their investor–state dispute settlement (ISDS) system are facing growing scrutiny. But what would an alternative system—one fit for the challenges of the 21st century—look like?