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WHO OWNS “YOUR” WATER? RECLAIMING WATER AS A PUBLIC GOOD UNDER INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INVESTMENT LAW
This research paper by Howard Mann of the International Institute for Sustainable Development examines how international trade and investment agreements, specifically NAFTA and WTO rules, impact the management of water as a public good. The author argues that while states retain legal jurisdiction, these agreements can severely limit sovereign control, lock in weak domestic management practices, and prioritize foreign investor rights over local and indigenous needs through secretive arbitration processes.
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