The protection of cultural heritage has profound significance for human dignity and assumes particular importance with regard to indigenous peoples. Although the recognition of indigenous peoples' rights and cultural heritage has gained some momentum in international law since the adoption of...

This article explores and critically assesses the recent case law adjudicated by WTO panels and investment arbitral tribunals on cultural diversity related disputes. Adopting a socio-legal approach, this study focuses on the role that adjudicators have played in mapping the interactions between...

This article explores and critically assesses the recent case law adjudicated by WTO panels and investment arbitral tribunals on cultural diversity related disputes. Adopting a socio-legal approach, this study focuses on the role that adjudicators have played in mapping the interactions between...

Indigenous cultural heritage plays an essential role in the building of identity of indigenous peoples. Its protection thus has profound significance for their dignity and the realization of their human rights. Although the recognition of indigenous peoples' rights and cultural heritage has...

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is an instrument of environmental governance that ensures that the environmental implications of decisions are taken into account before the decisions are made. As such, environmental impact assessment constitutes the legal response to risk management needs...

Property theory has received only limited attention by international investment law scholars being obscured by more positivist approaches. Investigating international investment law through the lens of a property theory, however, holds the promise of demystifying some interpretative dilemmas in...