Nowadays, there is no doubt that one of the main issues of the global agenda is climate change. Conscious of such a reality, several actors of the society have been more closely involved in the debate on the protection of the environment and the reduction of those activities that contribute to diminishing it. Investment arbitration is a field that, even though it has not appeared active and directly in these discussions, keeps a close relationship with these issues and might play a fundamental role in the effectiveness of the implementation of climate change policies.Against this backdrop, this article focuses on studying the relationship between investment arbitration and climate change, explaining their points of contact and differences, to propose some thoughts on specific ways in which investor-State arbitration might c...

Nowadays, there is no doubt that one of the main issues of the global agenda is climate change. Conscious of such a reality, several actors of the society have been more closely involved in the debate on the protection of the environment and the reduction of those activities that contribute to diminishing it. Investment arbitration is a field that, even though it has not appeared active and directly in these discussions, keeps a close relationship with these issues and might play a fundamental role in the effectiveness of the implementation of climate change policies.Against this backdrop, this article focuses on studying the relationship between investment arbitration and climate change, explaining their points of contact and differences, to propose some thoughts on specific ways in which investor-State arbitration might c...

This research article analyzes the ethical dimension of the investment dispute resolution system and its regulation through a code of conduct. It highlights the importance of addressing ethical issues to strengthen the credibility of the system and discusses the development of regulatory efforts. It also explores the criticisms and challenges surrounding this initiative, highlighting the debates on the contents and scope of the proposed ethical standards. Finally, it compares the multilateral approach with other regulatory standards and examines the arguments for and against these ethical issues, which are relevant in international investment arbitration.

Nowadays, there is no doubt that one of the main issues of the global agenda is climate change. Conscious of such a reality, several actors of the society have been more closely involved in the debate on the protection of the environment and the reduction of those activities that contribute to diminishing it. Investment arbitration is a field that, even though it has not appeared active and directly in these discussions, keeps a close relationship with these issues and might play a fundamental role in the effectiveness of the implementation of climate change policies.Against this backdrop, this article focuses on studying the relationship between investment arbitration and climate change, explaining their points of contact and differences, to propose some thoughts on specific ways in which investor-State arbitration might c...

This research article analyzes the ethical dimension of the investment dispute resolution system and its regulation through a code of conduct. It highlights the importance of addressing ethical issues to strengthen the credibility of the system and discusses the development of regulatory efforts. It also explores the criticisms and challenges surrounding this initiative, highlighting the debates on the contents and scope of the proposed ethical standards. Finally, it compares the multilateral approach with other regulatory standards and examines the arguments for and against these ethical issues, which are relevant in international investment arbitration.