Lights and shadows in the relationship between international law and sustainable investments: The challenges of ‘natural resources grabbing’ and their effects on State sovereignty (original) (raw)

The paper examines the evolution of international law in relation to sustainable investments in natural resources. It discusses how historical developments, such as the Bruntland report and various legal instruments from the 1990s, have shaped a legal framework that emphasizes the importance of participatory rights and sustainable practices in investment. By analyzing the implications of 'natural resources grabbing' on state sovereignty, the paper highlights the need for compliance with sustainability criteria in investment activities.