@UNCTAD reports that the total number of known investment treaty cases rose to 1,332. 132 countries and one economic grouping (the European Union) have faced such cases as respondents. In 2023 alone, 60 investor-State cases were brought. For more: investmentpolicy.unctad.org/news/hub/1743/…

Known investment treaty cases climb to over 1,300 says @UNCTAD As of 31 July 2023, a total of 133 countries & one economic grouping have faced arbitrations brought based on investment treaties. UNCTAD's ISDS database compiles all known cases: investmentpolicy.unctad.org/investment-dis…

Today, @UNCTAD’s World Investment Forum wrapped up in Abu Dhabi. For five days, thousands of delegates from 160 countries have worked on how investment can shape a better future. Check out the #WIF2023 final wrap-up. ▶️ worldinvestmentforum.unctad.org @unctadwif

Hundreds of millions of people are suffering from climate change. Soaring temperatures, violent storms & raging floods are destroying crops and threatening development. Check out how we can protect the planet & support growth in today’s #WIF2023 wrap. ➡️ youtu.be/EDxhpcRJVcg

At the #WorldInvestmentForum, global leaders underscored the agrifood sector's pivotal role in bridging the $4 trillion annual investment gap developing countries face to achieve the #GlobalGoals, especially for food security & biodiversity protection. ➡️youtu.be/ATOZdriijw4

The World Investment Forum entered its 2nd day. In Abu Dhabi, governments, global institutions, investors & other partners discussed how to overcome the challenges of financing sustainable development & the energy transition. Full highlights ➡️youtu.be/r3pT0NuWF78 #WIF2023

#WIF2023 kicked off today in Abu Dhabi, stressing the need to close the $4 trillion #GlobalGoals investment gap. The forum spotlighted critical needs, such as ensuring a just energy transition, ahead of the climate talks at #COP28. Full highlights ➡️youtu.be/XCg9jVmPhE8

@UNCTAD’s 8th World Investment Forum is taking place this week in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, focusing on the investment challenges faced by the world's developing countries amid today's global crises. Follow #WIF2023 through the photos. 📷bit.ly/46FqNrK

The IIA Conference concludes in @UNCTAD 's World Investment Forum 2023 in #Abudhabi. There is widespread agreement to strengthen regional and global cooperation on investment treaty reform. Concrete deliverables and outcomes were achieved.

Join us at the Investment Facilitation: International Policy Developments session worldinvestmentforum.unctad.org/session/invest… during the 8th World Investment Forum, 16-20 October in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Register here: indico.un.org/event/1004992/

Join us at #WIF2023 in #AbuDhabi to devise solutions to: 👉 Make investment policies consistent with climate commitments 👉 Safeguard the right of States to regulate 👉 Enhance environmental clauses & CSR 👉 Strengthen regional and global dialogue for comprehensive IIA reform

Report presented to the @UN General Assembly, @UNSRdevelopmen, @ProfSuryaDeva, reiterates the impact of @UNCTAD's work in providing practical guidance to States on developing investment policies that support sustainable development. undocs.org/Home/Mobile?Fi…

Latest @UNCTAD report tracks trends in the investment treaty regime. In 2022-2023, new types of agreements were adopted and old ones terminated as reform efforts continued. To support reforms, UNCTAD developed a toolbox for the energy transition. unctad.org/system/files/o…

UNCTAD's World Investment Report 2023 proposes a new toolbox to transform international investment agreements (IIAs) into instruments that actively support sustainable investment for the energy transition: unctad.org/publication/wo…

The current investment treaty regime can hinder governments’ policy space to implement climate policies. Over 2,300 old-generation treaties, known as IIAs, are still in force today & dominate the landscape. @UNCTAD supports the reform with a new toolbox unctad.org/publication/wo…

Decision makers will gather at @UNCTAD's World Investment Forum to identify urgent reforms for investment treaties. Most countries have signed investment treaties, but they have become increasingly contentious. Join our call for reform & register here worldinvestmentforum.unctad.org

I am extremely proud of the remarkable work that @UNCTAD staff has undertaken during this exceptionally challenging year. Our team's commitment and perseverance have been truly inspiring as they work tirelessly to make a positive impact and foster prosperity for all.

Now available @UNCTAD World Investment Report 2023: Investing in sustainable energy for all Here the direct links to the PDF version: unctad.org/system/files/o… Chapter 2 investment policy trends, including international investment agreements: unctad.org/system/files/o…

The international investment regime is in urgent need of reform. Decision makers will identify and implement solutions for this challenge at @UNCTAD's 8th World Investment Forum in #Abudhabi. Join us now. worldinvestmentforum.unctad.org

Launch date of @UNCTAD World Investment Report confirmed: 5 July! Topic: Investing in sustainable energy for all. Updates on investment treaties and investor-State arbitrations will be in Chapter 2 investmentpolicy.unctad.org/news/hub/1720/…