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ICJ reviews practice of judges sitting as arbitrators

The President of the International Court of Justice has announced that members of the court have decided that they will not accept appointments as arbitrators in international arbitration proceedings.

IISD in the news October 30, 2018

Comprehensive Wealth in Canada Public Forum

Comprehensive wealth measures the country’s produced, natural, human, financial and social capital.

Event October 30, 2018

Foundations of Canada's Prosperity Showing Cracks: Study

Canadians worried about children’s futures deserve reporting beyond GDP.

Press release October 29, 2018

Five Ways Blockchain Technology Can be Used for Resilience

Nine in 10 governments are investing in blockchain technology this year. They are joining organizations like the United Nations and entire industries from healthcare to finance that see it as a major opportunity for innovation and economic development. Though it is best known for being used to track bitcoin, its use is promising beyond cryptocurrencies, including in contracts, certifications, land titles, medical records, personal data and more

Insight October 29, 2018

IISD Welcomes ICJ Judges’ Decision to no Longer Participate in Investor–State Arbitration

The ICJ has reasserted its role as the highest authority on public international law by adopting new rules to ensure its independence and serve as a public judicial institution, resisting the privatization of justice through the members of the court acting as highly remunerated arbitrators.

Press release October 26, 2018

Five Ways Blockchain Technology Can be Used for Resilience

Disruptive technology has vast applications toward increasing the resilience of individuals, communities and ecosystems. Here are five encouraging examples.

Insight October 26, 2018

WTO Survival Uncertain as Ministers Meet in Canada

The WTO faces its most critical test—a reaction to the October 2018 Joint Communiqué as international trade evolves faster than the WTO can move.

Insight October 26, 2018

Comprehensive Wealth in Canada 2018 – Measuring What Matters in the Long Term

Comprehensive wealth measures the country’s produced, natural, human, financial and social capital.

Report October 26, 2018

UNIGE-IISD Lunch Series on Investment Disputes: Investment for Sustainable Development Provisions

The next UNIGE-IISD lunch series on investment disputes is taking place Friday, October 26, from 12:30- 1:45 p.m. at University of Geneva, Uni Mail, 40 bd du Pont, Geneva, Room M4020.

Event October 26, 2018

Sustainable Finance Key to Low-Carbon Economic Transition

Canada’s Expert Panel on Sustainable Finance released its interim report yesterday with a clear message that harnessing the country’s financial assets is essential for a successful low-carbon transition.

Insight October 25, 2018

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ICJ reviews practice of judges sitting as arbitrators

Comprehensive Wealth in Canada Public Forum

Foundations of Canada's Prosperity Showing Cracks: Study

Five Ways Blockchain Technology Can be Used for Resilience

IISD Welcomes ICJ Judges’ Decision to no Longer Participate in Investor–State Arbitration

Five Ways Blockchain Technology Can be Used for Resilience

WTO Survival Uncertain as Ministers Meet in Canada

Comprehensive Wealth in Canada 2018 – Measuring What Matters in the Long Term

UNIGE-IISD Lunch Series on Investment Disputes: Investment for Sustainable Development Provisions

Sustainable Finance Key to Low-Carbon Economic Transition