Arbitral Award, Arbitration clause, Canada, Colombia, ICSID, ICSID Arbitration, International environmental disputes, Treaty Interpretation
New Generation Investment Treaties and Environmental Exceptions: A Case Study of Treaty Interpretation in Eco Oro Minerals Corp. v. Colombia
Environmental concerns now play an increasing role in investment disputes. In this regard, this post analyses the interpretation of an environmental carve-out in an investment treaty in the decision on jurisdiction and liability in Eco Oro Minerals Corp. (“Eco Oro”) v. Colombia. Background and Award This dispute arose from Colombia’s measures adopted in connection…