The Energy Charter Treaty's Investor Protection Provisions: Potential to Foster Solutions to Global Warming and Promote Sustainable Development
Article from: OGEL 3 (2008), in The Energy Charter Treaty
Introduction
With the importance of the reliability of energy supply in today's world and the impact of the energy sector on global warming and international security, a review of the only multilateral treaty that deals specifically and exclusively with energy is timely. As last night's plenary session addressed climate change issues, I will also discuss the important role the Energy Charter Treaty can play in fostering greenhouse gas mitigation and sustainable development.