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Reform of the Energy Charter Treaty keeps climate killers alive

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On 24 June 2022, a reform proposal of the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) was agreed. The ECT is an international trade agreement that protects foreign investors in the energy sector. Our analysis shows that climate-damaging investments will continue to be protected after the reform and that much-criticised arbitration will be maintained. Signing the reform would breathe new life into a dangerous agreement and make it likely that new countries will join.

Further information, our publications and podcasts on the Energy Charter Treaty can be found on our campaign page: Stop the Energy Charter Treaty - Save the energy transition!

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