#LCAW Conversations: Are Investment Treaties Holding Back Climate Action?

Instinctif host, Tim Field is joined by Jordan Dilworth, Researcher at E3G to discuss the intersection of investment treaties and climate action.

Jordan sheds light on how current investment treaties, especially the Energy Charter Treaty, are influencing climate policy and investment decisions.

Key Takeaways:

• Investment Treaties: Understand the basics of bilateral and multilateral investment treaties and their role in protecting foreign investments.
• Energy Charter Treaty: Learn about the origins and purpose of the Energy Charter Treaty, initially set up to protect investors post-Soviet Union.
• EU and UK Withdrawal: Insights into why the EU and the UK are withdrawing from the Energy Charter Treaty and the implications for future policy.
• Renewable Investments: Examine the real factors that influence renewable energy investments and the need for stable, supportive policies over treaty protections.

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