ECHR Rules: Climate Inaction Breaches Human Rights

April 11, 2024
ECHR Rules: Climate Inaction Breaches Human Rights
  • The European Court of Human Rights ruled that government inaction on climate change is a violation of human rights.

  • A landmark case involving Swiss women led to a precedent-setting victory for future climate litigation.

  • The ECHR's rulings establish that state-level climate action is a legal obligation under human rights law.

  • These decisions may have widespread influence, potentially affecting climate change policy in Europe and the United States.

  • The Science Hub for Climate Litigation underscores the immediacy of climate action based on robust scientific evidence and global community challenges.

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