This is from the University ‘Parthenope’ of Naples and the Asia Pacific FDI Network:
On 5 November, 14.00-17:30 CET; 08:00-11.30 (NY) we will host a webinar on "The modernisation of the Energy Charter Treaty: Substantial and procedural implications for the IIA regime."
The modernization process of the ECT is in full swing. So far, seven rounds of negotiations have been conducted, with the eight round yet to come in November 2021. This webinar provides the unique opportunity to hear the various perspectives on the modernisation process of the ECT that will be addressed by the representatives of states and international organizations, e.g., the EU Commission and UNCTAD. Also, the academic experts will address the key jurisdictional and substantive issues arising out of the interpretation the ECT in energy disputes.
The webinar is organised by University ‘Parthenope’ of Naples, the Asia Pacific FDI Network and Nyenrode University.
The programme and the registration form can be accessed here.
The webinar is free, but registration is required.
The organizers:
Dr. Yulia Levashova and Dr. Sara Pugliese
The speakers and the moderators:
Keynote address: Mr. Lukas Stifter (Chair of the Modernisation Group, ECT)
Prof. Hans van Houtte (KU Leuven)
Mr. Carlo Pettinato (European Commission)
Ms. Dorieke Overduin (Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy)
Ms. Diana Rosert (UNCTAD)
Prof. Paolo Davide Farah (West Virginia University /gLAWcal)
Prof. Julien Chaisse (City University of Hong Kong/Asia Pacific FDI Network)
Dr. Ottavio Quirico (Australian National University, University of New England and European University Institute)
Dr. Yulia Levashova (Nyenrode University/Asia Pacific FDI Network)
Dr. Sara Pugliese (University ‘Parthenope’ of Naples)
