Revised binding treaty draft shamefully disappointing

Friends of the Earth International expresses deep frustration with the July 16, 2019, Revised Draft of the UN Binding Treaty, claiming it dilutes the scope of the instrument by shifting focus from transnational corporations to all business activities. While the organization acknowledges the integration of victims' rights and human rights coverage, it argues the draft only sets obligations for States and fails to create international jurisdiction or direct obligations for corporations. The organization calls for a more ambitious text ahead of the October 2019 IGWG session to end corporate impunity and prioritize human rights over profit.

• The Revised Draft released on July 16, 2019, is criticized for diluting the treaty's scope by encompassing all companies rather than focusing specifically on transnational corporations, which the organization argues violates the mandate of resolution 26/9 of 2014.
• The draft is viewed as insufficient because it only establishes obligations for States to prevent or remedy violations and does not create direct obligations, mechanisms, or international jurisdiction for transnational corporations to be prosecuted for non-compliance.
• The document fails to address the joint responsibility of parent companies for the actions of entities within their global production chains, such as subsidiaries, suppliers, or subcontractors.
• Positive aspects of the Revised Draft include the integration of the rights of victims and the recognition of international instruments covering the rights of workers, human rights defenders, indigenous peoples, and women.

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@misc{admin2019revised, author = {admin}, title = {{Revised binding treaty draft shamefully disappointing}}, publisher = {Friends of the Earth International}, year = {2019}, month = jul, url = {https://www.foei.org/revised-binding-treaty-draft-shamefully-disappointing/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }