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Submission to the OECD Public Consultation on Possible Positive Contributions of Investment Agreements to Achieving Climate and Environmental Goals
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) submitted a contribution to the OECD's public consultation on aligning investment agreements with climate and environmental goals, proposing reforms to investor transparency, responsible business conduct, and the removal of barriers to green investment.
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Document type: Briefing
Submission to the OECD Public Consultation on Possible Positive Contributions of Investment Agreements to Achieving Climate and Environmental Goals
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) submitted a statement to the OECD in September 2025 proposing a 'problem-driven' approach to investment treaty design. The document argues that investment treaties should evolve from static instruments of investor protection into active tools that support states' binding climate obligations, as highlighted by a July 2025 International Court of Justice (ICJ) Advisory Opinion. IISD suggests a three-step framework: assessing the realistic capabilities and limitations of treaties, identifying specific climate-related policy problems (such as energy sector bottlenecks and fossil fuel subsidy reform), and determining specific avenues for positive contribution, including transparency requirements and mandatory responsible business conduct for investors.
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Document type: Statement
Investment Facilitation for Development Agreement
This reader's guide provides an overview of the core legal text of the Investment Facilitation for Development Agreement (IFDA), a plurilateral initiative within the World Trade Organization (WTO) aimed at facilitating foreign direct investment (FDI) to foster sustainable development, particularly in developing countries and least developed countries (LDCs).
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Document type: Guide
The State of Play for Sustainable Development in the Joint Statement Initiative on Investment Facilitation for Development
This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development and CUTS International, Geneva, analyzes the development-oriented elements of the Joint Statement Initiative (JSI) on Investment Facilitation for Development (IFD). It examines the challenges of implementing Special and Differential Treatment (S&DT) for developing countries, proposals for promoting sustainable investments through Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) and anti-corruption measures, and the potential role of home state measures in facilitating outward foreign direct investment.
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Document type: Report