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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.
Apr 107 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


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


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


Can Spreading Misinformation on Climate Change be a Crime Against Humanity? World Council of Churches Petitions ICC
The WCC petitioned the ICC to classify the spread of misinformation by fossil fuel companies as a crime against humanity.
Feb 6, 20244 min read


NGOs Take Aim at Glyphosate: Petition Demands Review of EU Decision
Six NGOs launch legal challenge against the EU's 10-year re-approval of glyphosate.
Jan 26, 20242 min read

Bonaire Islanders Sue Netherlands for Failing to Protect Their Lives and Homes
Eight Bonaire islanders are suing the Netherlands, accusing it of climate discrimination and a failure to protect from climate change.
Jan 12, 20243 min read


The Pioneering Project Providing Climate Change Education for Judges
The Climate Judiciary Project educates U.S. judges on climate change, collaborating with experts to create an unbiased curriculum.
Jan 2, 20241 min read


Inside Shell's $2.1m Lawsuit Against Greenpeace
Referred to as an ‘intimidation lawsuit’ by Greenpeace, Shell has filed one of the biggest ever legal cases against the environmental...
Nov 29, 20232 min read


PepsiCo Faces Legal Action by New York State Over Plastic Pollution: Breaking Down the Lawsuit
The groundbreaking lawsuit against PepsiCo highlights the urgent intersection of environmental responsibility and legal action.
Nov 18, 20234 min read

Understanding the Legal Framework of the Paris Agreement
Adopted in 2015, the Paris Agreement, a legally binding international treaty, provides a comprehensive framework for global climate action.
Nov 13, 20236 min read
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