Lorenzo Cotula

@LCotula

Research & action on the interface btw law, natural resources and the global economy. Work , Visiting Professor . Usual disclaimers

Edinburgh, Scotland
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Joined June 2015
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    14 Sep 2020

    So happy this article is out, open access Explores the interplay of national & int’l law that facilitates natural resource extraction in resource-dependent countries - from land & NR legislation to investment treaties &

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    Feb 4

    Thank you for the great webinar on for ! Personally & on behalf of , we're delighted to work with you, the brilliant experts you invited, & others on aligning investment governance with climate & sustainable development goals.

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    Feb 3

    TOMORROW: International investment agreements (IIAs) and climate action --> There is still time to register for tomorrow's webinar hosted by IIED and , where we'll discuss reform of the international investment agreements regime for .

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    Jan 27

    Happy to share my thoughts on 's approach towards investment liberalism ! The piece discusses Japan’s stance towards reform efforts pursued by and and its non-linear impacts on a complex, global rules-based system. Many thanks to !

    📣"[D]espite Japan's involvement in forging regional & int'l agreements, the existing archetype on which these landmark agreements are based call into question its commitment to rules-based...trade & investment liberalizations" argues .
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    Jan 27

    "Weaning the economy off comes at its own environmental cost, a truth that is just now dawning on many Americans, especially those living near valuable mineral deposits." On extraction and the via :

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    Jan 26

    The coup in brings the nr of coups and (attempted) military takeovers since 2020 to six: Niger, Mali (twice), Chad, Guinea, Sudan. Many have asked if coups are making a ‘comeback’ in (West) Africa & African citizens are asking where the is. A thread 👇

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    Jan 26

    PROJECT: Special economic zones: a rights perspective --> Special economic zones () have raised concerns over land expropriations & poor labour conditions. We work with partners to generate evidence & inform policy at national & international levels.

    A cement truck outside the Khan Posenchey Special Economic Zone in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, which houses fashion, food, electronic products and more for local and regional consumption.
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    Jan 24

    IIAs; and . and are partnering to provide concrete solutions for -compatible IIAs. Hear from Government; Int.orgs; civil society and academia. Agenda and registration:

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    Jan 21

    Wohoo! The Afronomicslaw Academic Forum has an incredible year of collective learning planned. No better way to start than a lecture by *the* James Gathii () on 'The (Mis)Production of African International Economic Law'

    📣📣📣The Academic Forum Guest Lecture Series is back!!!! Join our & 's & Brenda Kombo on Jan. 29. "The (Mis)Production of African International Economic Law" Zoom Registration ⬇️.
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    Jan 19

    📣We share Africa Development, Vol. 47, No. 1, 2022; Special Issue from the Post-Colonialisms Today Project on "Lessons to Africa from Africa: Reclaiming Early Post-Independence Progressive Policies." & ➡️

    Cover AFRICA DEVELOPMENT AFRIQUE ET DÉVELOPPEMENT Vol. XLVII, No. 1, 2022 Special Issue from the Post-Colonialisms Today Project Lessons to Africa from Africa: Reclaiming Early Post-Independence Progressive Policies https://codesria.org/spip.php?article3330&lang=en
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    Jan 20

    At the , we're initiating the first sustained multilateral consideration of the impact of investment treaties on climate policies. The first step is a global public consultation: Please share widely. 1/4

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    Jan 20

    How much does the sector rely on investment arbitrations to protect their assets? In the new report I published with , I analyse the extent to which the system protects fossil fuel investments: 👇👇

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    Jan 15

    My contribution with for this excellent research project on international adjudication of mega-political disputes:

    A pandemic research project with and more. The results were not quite what I expected— a point developed in the conclusion:
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    Jan 13

    Looks great, what a lineup! Also a chance to ask the Big Question: Will climate cases fundamentally reshape ISDS policies & politics? (Yes, I *do* write exam questions for a living. And am *so* much fun at parties.)

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    WEBINAR: International investment agreements (IIAs) & climate action --> In partnership with , this event on 4 February will bring together diverse experts & stakeholders to discuss reform of the regime for goals.
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    Jan 14

    ONLINE EVENT: International investment agreements (IIAs) and climate action --> This co-hosted with on 4 February will discuss the reform of the international investment agreements () regime for climate change goals. Register now!

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    Jan 13

    Check out this paper where argues for the importance of decolonizing the teaching of international law which is primarily taught from a Western/European perspective.

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    Jan 13

    Beyond excited to share a session with , , and in the – webinar on International Investment Agreements and on February 4! 💚 Register here:

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    Jan 11

    "If understood as action research, legal empowerment emphasises reflective learning, situates ‘participants’ as protagonists and co-producers of knowledge, and centres questions on practical approaches to shift power and push for change."

    BLOG: Legal empowerment as action research --> Recognising legal empowerment as collective reflection and action led by those whose rights are at stake changes the role of researchers and the methods used to support, and learn from, processes of change.
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    Jan 12

    WEBINAR: International investment agreements (IIAs) & climate action --> In partnership with , this event on 4 February will bring together diverse experts & stakeholders to discuss reform of the regime for goals.

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    Jan 12

    “Recognising legal empowerment as collective reflection and action led by those whose rights are at stake changes the role of researchers and the methods used to support, and learn from, processes of change.” Another great piece by :

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    Jan 10

    Want to work with me on the accountability of Development Finance Institutions or know someone who would like to? 4 year position as a doctoral researcher Application deadline: 14 February 2022

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