A conference report on CCSI’s Conference on “Climate Change and Sustainable Investment in Natural Resources: From Consensus to Action” is available here, and a shorter outcome document , which was disseminated at COP22, is available here. These documents summarize the discussions at the eleventh annual Columbia International Investment Conference, which took place on November 2-3, 2016, at Columbia University…. read more
On May 12, 2016, the United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, Victoria Tauli-Corpuz, and the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment hosted a one-day workshop on international investment and the rights of indigenous peoples. This outcome document synthesizes the discussions that took place during the May 12 workshop. The workshop was… read more
Date: November 2-3, 2016, 8:30am-5:00pm (Nov 2); 8:30am-6:00pm (Nov 3)
Location: Faculty House, Columbia University, New York
Date: October 31 – November 2, 2016
Location: Various
Date: October 31, 2016
Location: Columbia University, New York
By Albert Bressand
October 13, 2016
In this blog post, Albert Bressand discusses how the world’s production of oil and gas could be significantly reduced in manner that will also protect the interests of lower-income producing countries. He looks into the market and geopolitical context in which proposals can be implemented that stay on carbon budget and leave two thirds of the fossil fuel reserves unburnt.
By Wendy Hapgood
October 12, 2016
In this blog post, Wendy Hapgood describes new developments in strategizing oil and gas company shareholder engagement on climate change. Looking into the history and current activities regarding the roles that shareholders can play in social and environmental justice, she explains how they have the potential to be a major force in the transition to a low-carbon economy.
By Wissem Heni, Anders Pedersen, Rob Pitman, Charles Young, Sam Szoke-Burke
October 11, 2016
In this blog post, Wissem Hen, Anders Pedersen, Rob Pitman, Charles Young, and Sam Szoke-Burke look into the recently implemented ResourceContracts site for the publication of newly released hydrocarbon investment contracts and associated documents.
Date: October 11, 2016, 1:00-2:00pm
Location: Columbia Law School, William and June Warren Hall, Room 417
By Ilana Solomon
October 6, 2016
Ilana Solomon discusses the tremendous effects of the historic ratification of the Paris Climate Agreement. With more than 55 countries agreeing to the pact, the United States must question whether current trade and investment deals will make it possible to keep global temperatures “well below” 2 degrees Celsius.
