David Boyd

David Boyd

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David Boyd is the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights and the environment, recognized for his work in examining the intersection of environmental issues and human rights. In 2023, he reported on how investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) mechanisms have hindered climate action in several countries, highlighting the perverse implications of these legal frameworks on governments seeking to implement environmental policies. Boyd's advocacy focuses on promoting accountability and transparency in environmental governance.

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United Kingdom United Kingdom: A 2023 UN report by David Boyd, the special rapporteur on human rights and the environment, found Denmark, New Zealand and France had limited their climate policies because of the threat of ISDS. 6

The Guardian: Why fear of billion-dollar lawsuits stops countries phasing out fossil fuels | Investor-state dispute settlement