Published on 20 February 2024 in Client Alerts

Barbados, advised by Volterra Fietta, files a submission to the Inter-American Court of Human Rights on the request for an Advisory Opinion on the Climate Emergency and Human Rights

On 18 December 2023, using Volterra Fietta as legal counsel, Barbados filed a written submission to the Inter-American Court of Human Rights concerning the obligation of States who are Parties to the American Convention on Human Rights to address the climate emergency.

The Inter-American Court on Human Rights had previously accepted the request for an Advisory Opinion on the Climate Emergency and Human Rights, as filed by the Republic of Colombia and the Republic of Chile on 9 January 2023. The Court invited “all interested parties” to present their written opinion on issues covered by the request, including but not limited to the adverse effects stemming from climate change.

Similar proceedings, concerning a request for an Advisory Opinion on the “Obligations of States in Respect of Climate Change,” are ongoing before the International Court of Justice. The proceedings before the International Court of Justice were initiated pursuant to Resolution 77/276 of the United Nations General Assembly, dated 29 March 2023.

More Client Alerts

| Client Alerts

Audience poll identifies the next topic in Volterra Fietta’sinternational disputes seminar programme

Volterra Fietta recently invited clients, colleagues and members of its wider international network to participate in an interactive audience poll to help shape the firm’s upcoming seminar programme.

Learn more

| Client Alerts

Volterra Fietta’s seminar programme continues apace in the first half of 2026

Volterra Fietta has continued its series of seminars and thought leadership events during the first half of 2026. The programme presents leading experts on different public international law and dispute resolution issues, including the firm’s lawyers, academics, technical and scientific experts, diplomats and other leading practitioners.

Learn more

| Client Alerts

We are delighted to share another instalment in the “Volterra Fietta PIL Commentaries” podcast series

This latest commentary by Ahmed Abdel-Hakam explores the role of valuation in oil and gas arbitration, an area that sits at the intersection of international law, economics, finance, and complex dispute resolution. Valuation is often one of the most significant and technically demanding aspects of disputes involving oil and gas assets. Whether arising in investor-State or

Learn more

| Client Alerts

We are pleased to present the next instalment in the “Volterra Fietta PIL Commentaries” podcast series

Effective Quantum Strategies for Investors in Investment Treaty Arbitrations In this commentary, Robert G Volterra explores the strategic considerations involved in pleading quantum damages in investment treaty arbitrations. Drawing on years of practical experience acting for both investors and States, and as an arbitrator in investor-State disputes, Robert examines how parties approach quantum and the factors

Learn more
View all