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Law Firms' Implementation of the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights A4ID This report by A4ID considers how law firms can ensure their actions are in line with UN's Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights Africa Australasia Responsible business Europe Americas International law Last updated: 15 May 2012 - 10:28am
Right to Water Alex Gordon and Christopher Akinrele This guide provides an overview of legislation that relates to the right to water and how this can be used by those seeking to ensure individual’s access to water. Socio-economic rights International law Last updated: 14 May 2012 - 11:39am
Volunteers and Interns: Practical Guidance for UK Charities Ed Hunter, Emma Osborne, Sophie Hay, David Ashmore, Jo Powis and Thomas Ince. General information and guidance for UK charities on the most common legal issues concerning the use of volunteers and interns. Europe Last updated: 11 May 2012 - 4:35pm
Low carbon for all - how IP models could save the world Quentin Tannock Discussion of the role intellectual property can play in supporting the transfer of green technology to the developing world. Climate Change International law Intellectual Property Last updated: 10 May 2012 - 4:00pm
Rights on trial - judicial enforcement of the right to education and health Judith Bueno de Mesquita & Solomon Sacco Is strategic litigation an effective means of enforcing the right to education and health in developing countries? Socio-economic rights Last updated: 9 May 2012 - 10:35am
Guide to incorporation of Not for Profit Organisations in Nigeria Taiwo Odumosu An overview of the process for incorporating a not-for-profit organisation in Nigeria. Africa Last updated: 1 May 2012 - 12:40pm
The Post-Durban Package – promises and pledges and the path ahead Raj Bavishi & Nick Flynn Discussion regarding the legal nature of the decisions arising from the Durban Platform, and the legal and political implications of the Green Climate Fund. Climate Change Last updated: 26 April 2012 - 6:19pm
Getting to gold Global Witness This report considers how Afghanistan’s first mining contracts can support transparency and accountability in the sector. Australasia Responsible business Last updated: 26 April 2012 - 6:05pm
Tackling Corruption Professor Abdul Paliwala & Dr Monica Kirya Professor Abdul Paliwala and Dr Monica Kirya discuss legal and non-legal anti-corruption reforms that have taken place at national and international levels. Last updated: 23 April 2012 - 11:53am
Making the transition to democracy Alina Rocha Menocal and Holly Ruthrauff A recording from our latest Governance Knowledge Group session, in which the relationship between development and democracy is discussed in light of recent events in the Middle East. Governance Last updated: 10 April 2012 - 3:34pm
Regulation, rights and remedy Katherine Tyler, Rachel Chambers and Joseph Croft Three speakers discuss the regulation of the extractive industry and how it can positively contribute to community development Africa Responsible business International law Last updated: 10 April 2012 - 3:14pm
An Overview of the United Nations human rights system Kate Levine This guide provides an overview of the UN human rights system. Socio-economic rights International law Last updated: 5 April 2012 - 11:23am
Human Rights, Supply Chains and the “Due Diligence” Standard for Responsible Business Peter Muchlinski The OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises are the foremost code of conduct aimed at furthering responsible business practices. Responsible business International law Last updated: 30 March 2012 - 3:09pm
OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises [mp3] Professor Peter Muchlinski and Sergio Moreno A podcast from our latest Responsible Business Knowledge Group session, in which Professor Peter Muchlinksi and Sergio Moreno discussed the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises Responsible business Last updated: 30 March 2012 - 3:07pm
Rights, Regulation and Remedy Report Katherine Tyler & Rachel Chambers This report considers the methods available for regulating the behaviour of extractive organisations, especially when they are operating in weak governance zones. Responsible business Last updated: 23 March 2012 - 6:10pm
OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises 2011 Edition OECD The 2011 edition of the OECD Guidelines, as discussed in our Responsible Business Knowledge Group with Professor Peter Muchlinski and Sergio Moreno Responsible business International law Last updated: 23 March 2012 - 1:19pm
A Short Guide to the Durban Climate Change Negotiations Sarah-Jane Archdale, Munir Hassan, Valentina Santambrogio, Faranak Ghajarand This guide summarises the history of international attempts to manage climate change with a focus on the 2011 UNFCCC negotiations in Durban. Climate Change International law Last updated: 19 March 2012 - 4:39pm
The Price of Tourism: Land Alienation in Vanuatu Milena Stefanova This article focuses on some challenging effects of foreign investment on the dynamics of land use and ownership. Australasia Responsible business Last updated: 19 March 2012 - 4:39pm
Amicus Curiae & Investment Arbitrations: Glossary Camilla Graham, Jo Delaney, Antony Crockett, Ben Barratt & Audley Sheppard A glossary to be used in conjunction with Parts One and Two of the Amicus Curiae & Investment Arbitrations legal guides. Last updated: 7 March 2012 - 5:50pm
Amicus Curiae & Investment Arbitrations: Part One Camilla Graham, Jo Delaney, Antony Crockett, Ben Barratt & Audley Sheppard A legal guide explaining the nature and role of amicus curiae in arbitrations relating to investment treaties. Part One. Last updated: 7 March 2012 - 5:47pm

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