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Regímenes internacionales superpuestos y gobernanza global : retos de la consulta previa y de la protección a la inversión extranjera en el marco de la transición energética
(Universidad EAFIT, 2025) Gil Serrano, Cristian David; Lorenzoni Escobar, Lina
This article examines the relationship between the promotion and protection of foreign investment in renewable energy projects for the energy transition in Colombia and the right to prior consultation of indigenous communities, illustrated by the case of the Windpeshi wind power project developed by Enel. The project’s indefinite suspension highlights the tension between governmental policies for the energy transition, investors' expectations, and the rights of indigenous communities in La Guajira, a key region for wind energy generation. Although Enel does not benefit from a currently enforceable International Investment Agreement (IIA) in Colombia, the case serves as a study by underscoring a potential conflict between different international legal regimes. This article emphasizes the need to consolidate a global governance framework on energy transition and indigenous communities to balance these global interests and harmonize the international regimes involved.