International Economic Governance, Human Rights and the Environment

International trade law, international investment law and the activities of multinational corporations all have significant and diverse human rights, labour rights and environmental impacts around the world. It is important that we understand what those impacts are so that effective action can be taken to tackle negative impacts, while positive impacts are also highlighted.

The Centre works with UN actors, civil society organisations and governments to better understand the complex social and environmental rights impacts of international economic governance and to develop tools for effectively monitoring future impacts.

Key current projects include:

• European Union Trade Agreements and International Labour Standards
• Human Rights and Multinational Corporations: How can Meaningful Obligations be Established?
• EU-Mercosur Association Agreement and its Environmental Implication