Essays about: "private international law"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 177 essays containing the words private international law.

  1. 11. The "EU Climate Bank"? - A study on the environmental commitments of the European Investment Bank and the alignment with the right to a healthy environment

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten

    Author : Emelie Georg; [2022]
    Keywords : European Investment Bank; the right to a healthy environment; multilateral development banks; international financial institutions; human rights; sustainable finance; the EIB Group Climate Bank Roadmap 2021-2025; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : This thesis examines the relationship between international finance and environmental rights, and how the concept of sustainable finance has emerged as a response to climate change and the rapid transition towards a sustainable economy. Multilateral development banks (MDBs) are a key player in the transition to a green economy, contributing to 68% of global climate finance. READ MORE

  3. 12. Corporate liability for climate change - Is Milieudefensie a sign of what is to come?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten

    Author : Johan Åhman; [2022]
    Keywords : public international law; private international law; comparative law; private law; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Where states have failed to take the threat of global warming seriously, private individuals and environmental organizations have confronted those contributing to it. By bringing the emitters to court, litigants all over the world hope to put an end to the current trajectory towards dangerous climate change. READ MORE

  4. 13. Facing SLAPP in Indonesia: A Human Rights Approach to Judicial Measures Silencing Journalists

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten

    Author : Jonatan Klefbom; [2022]
    Keywords : Freedom of expression; Freedom of the press; International Human Rights Law; Journalists; SLAPP; Indonesia.; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : The UN Human Rights Council has several times addressed the expanding issue of judicial harassments against journalists around the world. In a functioning democracy, it is important to protect the freedom of expression and the freedom of the press. READ MORE

  5. 14. The European Taxonomy Regulation and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive: A Human Rights Perspective

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten

    Author : Björn Kristensson; [2022]
    Keywords : EU law; Public international law; Human Rights Law; Business and Human Rights; Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive; Taxonomy Regulation; Human Rights Due Diligence; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : The EU has over the last few years set up the objective to become climate neutral by the year 2050. To achieve this objective, the European Commission has recognised the need for a massive transition investment into sustainable economic activities. READ MORE

  6. 15. The Function of Arbitral Tribunals in the Development of Human Rights Obligations of the Investors

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för handelsrätt

    Author : Galavizh Almasi; [2021]
    Keywords : investment law. arbitration law. investment agreement. arbitral tribunal.; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : What is often more important in the international investment agreements between a private investor and the host country is to ensure the investors' economic security in the host country. However, recently, one of the concerns in most of these agreements is human rights. READ MORE