ECHR Rules: Climate Inaction Breaches Human Rights
April 11, 2024The 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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The New York Times • Apr 10, 2024
Wednesday BriefingForbes • Apr 10, 2024
European Court Rules Climate Change Protections Are A Human RightThe Washington Post • Apr 9, 2024
Verdict saying Switzerland violated rights by failing on climate action could ripple across Europe