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Sitting International Court of Justice judges worked as arbitrators in at least 90 investor–state cases: study

At least seven current and thirteen former International Court of Justice (ICJ) judges worked as arbitrators during their tenure, an IISD study found. IISD researchers identified 90 investor–state dispute settlement (ISDS) cases in which sitting ICJ judges have worked–or are currently working–as arbitrators. A total of more than USD 1 million in fees were paid to ICJ judges in nine of those 90 cases. The full amount is unknown because arbitrator fees are typically not disclosed in ISDS cases.

Press release November 26, 2017

Ending Coal: From diplomacy to implementation

We need to bring an end to coal—in a sustainable and economically inclusive way. Ivetta Gerasimchuk explains how.

Insight November 25, 2017

Is “Moonlighting” a Problem? The role of ICJ judges in ISDS

Sitting judges of the International Court of Justice have worked as arbitrators in at least 90 investor–state dispute settlement cases. This commentary presents new data and examines the implications.

Policy Analysis November 23, 2017

Developing Future Leaders: Meet Kali Taylor, a Global Shaper

We check in with Kali Taylor, who has just been named a "Global Shaper," to learn more about the Global Shapers program and what she hopes it will bring for her, both personally and professionally.

Insight November 21, 2017

Therese Adam

Person November 21, 2017

IISD Welcomes Ambassador Therese Adam to its Board of Directors

IISD is pleased to welcome Ambassador (ret.) Therese Adam to its board of directors, following a unanimous vote at the board’s most recent general meeting.

Press release November 20, 2017

Nordic countries push the switch – from fossil fuel subsidies to sustainable energy investment

“USD 425 billion is a huge amount, which could be used much more wisely,” says Laura Merrill of the IISD’s Global Subsidies Initiative (GSI).

IISD in the news November 20, 2017

Ending Coal: From Diplomacy to Implementation

"The alliance is not just open to national and sub-national governments, but also businesses and other organizations. What unites them all is the ambition “to accelerate clean growth and climate protection through the phase-out of… existing traditional coal power” and placing “a moratorium on any new traditional coal power stations.”"

IISD in the news November 20, 2017

Tracking the SDGs in Canadian Cities: SDG 3

This briefing note is the second in the series Tracking the SDGs in Canadian Cities which reviews data from 14 Canadian cities found on the IISD-SDG Indicator Portal.

Brief November 20, 2017

Manitoba Bioeconomy Atlas

The Manitoba Bioeconomy Atlas demonstrates the economic and ecological value of common wetland plants as a marketable feedstock for biomass energy—all with the goal of creating a healthier Lake Winnipeg basin and developing a Manitoba bioeconomy.

Report November 20, 2017

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