Africa’s heavy reliance on fossil fuels for economic growth, set against the backdrop of strict environmental regulations and emissions-reduction targets, creates a perfect storm of factors that could give rise to climate...more
At the beginning of September 2021, climate activists affiliated with German NGO Deutsche Umwelthilfe ("DUH") sent pre-action letters to major German car manufacturers Daimler and BMW and to Wintershall, Germany's largest oil...more
9/29/2021
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Climate Change ,
Environmental Litigation ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Germany ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Manufacturers ,
Motor Vehicles ,
Personality Rights ,
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International arbitration can benefit the parties to a range of mining disputes -
Mining is one of Africa's flagship industries and a growth engine for many of the continent's countries, such as Angola, Côte d'Ivoire, the...more
3/27/2019
/ Africa ,
Bilateral Investment Treaties ,
Concession Agreements ,
Democratic Republic of Congo ,
Dispute Resolution ,
Foreign Arbitration Clauses ,
Host Member State ,
ICSID ,
International Arbitration ,
Joint Venture ,
Mineral Exploration ,
Mining ,
Mining Contracts ,
Mozambique ,
Namibia ,
Popular ,
South Africa ,
Supply Chain ,
Tanzania ,
Third-Party Service Provider ,
Zambia