This week IISD is in New York for the 45th #UNCITRAL WGIII session on #ISDS reform. A Code of Conduct for #arbitrators including restrictions on “double-hatting”, mediation, and dispute prevention is on the agenda.

BREAKING: #UNGA unanimously adopts landmark resolution requesting legal clarification from the CIJ_ICJ on the obligations of States on the impact of #climatechange. "Now is the time for climate action and climate justice," UN Secretary-General António Guterres says.

A #CodeofConduct for arbitrators including #doublehatting 🎩🎩and cooling-off period. Last week, IISD took part in the 45th #UNCITRAL WGIII session on #ISDS reform in #NewYork as its first deliverables were agreed.

How can @Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance and others help alleviate poverty amongst smallholder farmers? IISD’ report finds that voluntary sustainability standards can help by increasing resources & opportunities for farmers youtube.com/watch?v=D53Aou…

The vision outlined in the #2030Agenda can only become a reality if public bodies, private actors, & civil society unite their efforts. Here’s how #SustainabilityStandards can support governments to advance the #SDGs & track their progress: youtu.be/NHjRZ4TC5fE

#CBAM published today in the Official Journal of the EU - that means it enters into law tomorrow. That's an accelerated timeline, because they need to accelerate the process of releasing the draft implementing legislation. LOTS of important details yet to come, including ... 🧵

📢 Registration for IISD’ #InvestmentPolicyForum, organized with Ministerio de Economía y Finanzas de Panamá, is open!🌎Panama City 📅Oct 25-27. IPF is the🌎only annual forum for #investment #policymakers from #devcountries. Are you a gov official working on inv? Read & reach out! 👉bit.ly/3kJeckh

📢NEW REPORT & WEBINAR! IISD’ paper analyzes the past and present of national #investment laws - and how they best can support our urgent need for #sustainableinvestment in local communities and the planet. A must-read for investment policymakers! bit.ly/44yw6Yo

"We are honoured to welcome participants from Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia and Africa to discuss international investment law and policy. Now more than ever we need spaces like this to build coalitions", IISD Co-President Nathalie Bernasconi at opening of #2023IPF

Day 1 of the #2023IPF in Panama 🇵🇦. Ready for meaningful discussions on how to advance reform for sustainable investment!

IISD expert Florencia Sarmiento was delighted to discuss the role of sustainability standards in promoting inclusive & sustainable growth at the Int’l Convention on Sustainable Trade & Standards in Dehli today. Read her insights below 👇 1/4 #ICSTS2023

Great way to close the year! Very grateful for the engaging discussions and looking forward to the next steps!

📣 SAVE THE DATE: The stage has been set for the 16th edition of IISD Investment Policy Forum. Experts and stakeholders from developing nations across the world will gather in Manila🇵🇭 to advance #investment #reform for #sustainabledevelopment. #2024IPF Board of Investments

Agricultural production is one of the biggest drivers of #deforestation. But as environmental crises loom, efforts to achieve deforestation-free #ValueChains are ramping up. This #ForestDay, we’re exploring what role sustainability standards and trade policy can play. 🧵 1/7

👉Yesterday Ecuador’s citizens voted to keep the country’s constitutional ban on #ISDS–sending a clear signal to Ecuador’s policymakers to stay on their current path. Must-read analysis from IISD’ Ma. Florencia Sarmiento on why it matters & what happens now👇 iisd.org/articles/state…

What is the global minimum tax? ✅How does its Pilar II on ‘anti-base erosion’ work? ✅And what legal obstacles to domestic tax reforms should you keep an eye on?✅ IISD just wrapped up a Tax and Investment workshop with 🇹🇬Togo!

🧩 Navigating due diligence regulations can feel like trying to solve a puzzle. Our next webinar will unpack main common themes like risk management, transparency, & accountability. Discover new tools and see how #SustainabilityStandards align. Register👉 iisd.org/ssi/webinar/ma…

Join us live! Our interactive seminar with ISEAL on how to identify credible voluntary sustainability standards to integrate in trade policy and what role @WTO can play. youtube.com/live/_8QooODLe…

"In recent years, shifting global power dynamics and economic tensions are dramatically reshaping our understanding of global economic governance. Economic power and political influence are more diffused; emerging markets have risen and are now wielding greater influence.. 1/3

➡️ "Investment governance must be better integrated with #humanrights frameworks. Developing countries are particularly vulnerable to #ISDS claims that undermine human rights protections." Discussion on investment and human rights kicking off day 2 of #2024IPF Board of Investments