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Challenging France’s Climate Adaptation: First-of-Its-Kind Legal Case Launched
This landmark EU case shifts climate litigation from abstract emissions targets to the state's duty to protect citizens from tangible climate impacts like floods and heatwaves. By focusing on real human suffering, it makes the urgency of climate action undeniable. Furthermore, the case highlights the disproportionate impact on vulnerable populations.
6 days ago7 min read


Greenpeace Issues Legal Warning Against Loyens & Loeff Over Ties to JBS Restructuring
© Gosse Bouma / Greenpeace Greenpeace International’s legal counsel, Rubicon Impact and Litigation, has issued a formal legal warning  to...
Feb 134 min read


Big Climate Litigation Cases to Watch in 2025
2025 is promising to be a big year for climate litigation, with forthcoming landmark cases and advisory opinions. Below, we have rounded...
Jan 67 min read


7 Key Things to Know About the ICJ Advisory Opinion Hearings on Climate Change
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is holding oral hearings on the legal obligations of states to address climate change.
Dec 2, 20249 min read


Milieudefensie v. Shell: A Court Decision that Could Impact Corporate Climate Litigation Worldwide
The Court of Appeal’s ruling in Milieudefensie v. Shell will either reinforce or redefine climate action obligations for corporations.
Nov 11, 20245 min read


A Win for the Climate in the 2024 Elections: Washington Voters Uphold Key Climate Law
Washington voters upheld the Climate Commitment Act, rejecting an initiative to repeal it and showing commitment to reducing GHG emissions.
Nov 8, 20242 min read


Pakistan Tables Climate Refugee Bill to Address Climate-Induced Displacement
As climate change intensifies, Pakistan's innovative approach to offering legal protection for climate refugees could inspire other nations.
Nov 7, 20245 min read


Decades of Damage and Deception: Niger Delta Communities Confront Fossil Fuel Giants in Court
Niger Delta communities are fighting for justice against fossil fuel giants like ExxonMobil and Shell.
Oct 30, 20244 min read


Greenwashing Accusations: ClientEarth Targets BlackRock's Fossil Fuel Investments in ‘Sustainable’ Funds
ClientEarth filed a complaint with the AMF, accusing BlackRock of greenwashing through misleading sustainability claims.
Oct 17, 20245 min read


17 EU Countries Under Scrutiny for Failing to Transpose Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
The European Commission has launched infringement procedures against 17 European Member States for failing to fully transpose the CSRD.
Oct 8, 20243 min read


Shell Faces Legal Challenge for Environmental Injustice in Niger Delta
Shell is facing a lawsuit in Nigeria over its alleged breach of a court order related to the sale of its onshore assets in the Niger Delta.
Sep 20, 20243 min read


In-Depth: Finnish Government Faces New Climate Lawsuit
The lawsuit against the Finnish government alleges that its climate action plan is in breach of the Climate Act.
Sep 19, 20246 min read


Brazil’s Largest Climate Damage Lawsuit Targets Illegal Cattle Ranching
Brazil's AG has filed a lawsuit seeking BRL 635 million in compensation for climate damage caused by illegal cattle ranching in the Amazon.
Sep 18, 20243 min read


In-Depth Look: The South Korea Constitutional Court’s Decision on Climate Litigation
The South Korean Constitutional Court ruled that the government's climate targets are insufficient and violate citizens' fundamental rights.
Sep 3, 20247 min read


10,000+ Urge US DOJ to Probe Fossil Fuel Climate Crimes
10,000+ climate survivors urge the DOJ to investigate the fossil fuel industry for its role in exacerbating climate disasters.
Aug 25, 20241 min read


ARB Decides Against TotalEnergies: Greenwashing on Sustainable Development
TotalEnergies caught greenwashing in South Africa's first-of-its-kind complaint before the Advertising Regulatory Board.
Aug 22, 20245 min read


In-Depth Look: Youth Climate Lawsuit Takes on Japan's Power Industry
A group of 16 Japanese youth, aged 15 to 29, have filed a groundbreaking climate lawsuit against 10 major energy companies.
Aug 18, 20249 min read


From Space to Courtroom: Using Satellite Evidence in Climate Litigation
A new era of climate accountability is dawning as satellite technology empowers legal action against methane super emitters.
Aug 17, 20242 min read


Restorative Justice Takes Root in China’s Environmental Litigation
China shifts focus to restorative justice for environmental crimes, aiming to heal ecosystems while expanding public interest litigation.
Aug 7, 20243 min read

Climate Action 100+ Under Fire as House Judiciary Cites Antitrust Concerns
The House Judiciary Committee has launched an antitrust investigation into Climate Action 100+, accusing the investing group of colluding.
Aug 6, 20244 min read
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