Heute jährt sich auch der Klima-Beschluss des BVerfG zum fünften Mal.

Sein Kern:

Engagierter Klimaschutz heute muss sein, um die Freiheit künftiger Generationen zu schützen.

Schöne Aktion, das ins Bewusstsein zu rufen. ⬇️

#Klimaklagen #climatelitigation

"This exceptionally high legal bar effectively blocks most #climate accountability lawsuits in the state, according to the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS)."

#climatelitigation #Utah

Climate Science in Legal Contexts Scientific and legal communities often use similar words differently. This resource is designed to help lawyers navigate scientific concepts that frequently arise in climate litigation.

"Climate Science in Legal Contexts: A Glossary of Key Terms for Lawyers" from @ucs.org, @granthamlse.bsky.social & @nyulaw.bsky.social provides simple definitions of scientific terminology for lawyers to understand these concepts in legal contexts. #ClimateLitigation #ScienceCommunication

US states sue Trump EPA over decision to repeal bedrock climate finding Lawsuit says rescission of endangerment finding – which ruled greenhouse gases threaten public health – was illegal

US states sue Trump EPA over decision to repeal bedrock climate finding
#ClimateLitigation www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/19/...

Minister was required to do better than ‘a coin toss’ on climate — Environmental Law Initiative Three days of hearing in the Wellington High Court in Lawyers for Climate Action and Environmental Law Initiative v Minister of Climate Change, concluded this afternoon. The Minister was required b...

We've wrapped up our 3-day hearing v Minister of Climate Change at the Wgtn High Court. Now we await the Court's decision.
Thank you for all the support, from the ELI & Lawyers for Climate Action teams. Our final comments here: www.eli.org.nz/updates/clim...
#nzpol #climatelitigation #climatechange

We're about to get underway for the third and final day of our hearing against the Minister of Climate Change.
If you want to catch up on what happened in Court yesterday, this is a good summary from The Post. Thank you for all the support!

#nzpol #climatelitigation #climate

Government's climate change plans go to the High Court Climate advocates argue the government broke the law when it dismantled dozens of climate policies, before consulting the public.

We're minutes away from getting underway at the High Court.
Here's a good summary of what is at stake: www.rnz.co.nz/news/environ...

Thank you for all the support!
#climatelitigation

The countdown is on. With our friends Lawyers for Climate Action NZ, we’re taking the Minister of Climate Change to court for hitting delete on more than 35+ climate policies and having an “emissions reduction plan” that doesn’t actually reduce emissions (amongst other things).

#ClimateLitigation

We can't address climate harm without regulating the corporate activities that produce it.

Courts now evaluating if State climate commitments are implemented in practice, including failure to regulate high-emitting sectors.

#climatelitigation #bizhumanrights

We're in the High Court next week against the Minister for Climate Change. Helpfully, The Detail have done a deep dive into what our case is about. We're taking the case jointly with our colleagues at Lawyers for Climate Action NZ.
Well worth a listen or read. #nzpol #climatelitigation #climate

Courts In Alaska And California Hear Appeals In Youth Constitutional Climate Challenges Youth climate activists fighting a fossil fuel megaproject in Alaska and challenging an allegedly discriminatory federal regulatory practice came before appellate courts this week urging that the dism...

Youth fighting a fossil fuel mega-project in AK & challenging EPA's regulatory 'discounting' practice came before appellate courts this week urging that their cases be revived

More on the hearings here #climatelitigation @youthvgov.bsky.social

www.climateinthecourts.com/courts-in-al...

You can read more about the case at Eli.org.nz and lawyersforclimateaction.nz.

We thank everyone for their support 🌎️

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#ClimateLitigation
#ClimateAction
#ClimateJustice
#ClimateActionNZ
#ClimateActionAotearoa
#ZeroCarbonAct
#NZlaw
#NZPol

Scientists Decry ‘Political Attack’ on Reference Manual for Judges

[1/6] Aux USA, des scientifiques dénoncent la suppression d’un chapitre sur le climat dans le "Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence", guide utilisé par les juges depuis 1994. Le texte a été retiré après la pression de 27 procureurs d’États républicains. #HGGSP #climate #climatelitigation #USA

The District Court of The Hague found the Dutch government had violated the human rights of residents of Bonaire.

This is a monumental win for climate justice. Learn more: elaw.org/trailblazing-bonaire-climate-case

#Bonaire #ClimateJustice #ClimateLitigation @greenpeace.org

Climate litigation is democracy at work, not a ‘misuse’ of the courts — Climate Integrity Public interest litigation plays a critical role in enhancing accountability and is critical to a healthy, functioning democracy. It is a legitimate role of the courts to hold powers to account, and a...

Have you seen this joint statement from Climate Integrity and other leading voices, following further fossil fuel industry attacks on public interest climate litigation?

#climatelitigation

climateintegrity.org.au/latest/clima...

⚡⚖️ Continuation (and end) of historic #climatelitigation hearing at Paris Judicial Court this afternoon in historic case against TotalEnergies.
👀 🧵 Follow in thread below for blow-by-blow reporting in English.
🧵 🇫🇷 See also here in French via @notreaffaireatous.bsky.social: bsky.app/profile/notr...

24/ ⏸️ Recess: this #ClimateLitigation hearing will resume at 13.45.
We will then hear from the parties (without the filter of their legal counsels) to:
🛢️ discuss TotalEnergies' vigilance plan's (in)adequacy
🌱 review whether TotalEnergies' inaction constitute a wrongful ecological prejudice.

⚖️ 🌐 🛢️ #ClimateLitigation update: court hearings continue at Paris Judicial Court in landmark case against TotalEnergies.
The hearing continues, with focus on the review of Total's vigilance plan & of injunctions sought by NGOs & municipalities.
🧵 Live coverage in thread 👇

Il Pakistan cerca giustizia per i danni ambientali attraverso le climate litigation Le climate litigation in Pakistan crescono, ma costi, lentezze giudiziarie e pochi specialisti rendono difficile raggiungere risultati reali

#climatelitigation

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14/ M. Chloé Delamourd takes the floor to focus on critical question at heart of many #ClimateLitigation cases: can fossil fuel producers' responsibility be triggered by the harm caused by their scope 3 emissions (read: emissions embedded in the products produced by a company)

#ClimateLitigation update: Tomorrow, the Paris Judicial Court 🇫🇷will confront a defining question of our time: Can #FossilFuel expansion survive the rule of law in a climate crisis?

Judges will examine whether TotalEnergies can be legally required to align its production with the 1.5°C limit.

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Rally and Pack the Court!

Join @youthvgov on March 5 to rally on the youth in Genesis v. EPA and pack the courtroom. RSVP: bit.ly/genesishearin... Can’t attend in person? Tune in online to watch live at bit.ly/gvepa-live

#YouthvGov #GenesisvEPA #ClimateLitigation #EqualProtection #ChildrensRights

Dieci anni di climate litigation, con uno sguardo a domani A dieci anni dal caso Ugenda, la climate litigation che ha fatto la storia, cosa è cambiato nelle cause climatiche e cosa ci riserva il futuro

#climatelitigation

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Texas judge strikes down law penalising companies ‘boycotting’ fossil fuels Judge Alan Albright declared the law unconstitutional and prohibited the state from implementing or enforcing it.

Texas judge strikes down law penalising companies ‘boycotting’ fossil fuels.

#ClimateLitigation #FossilFuels #SustainableFinance @asbnetwork.org

www.csofutures.com/news/texas-j...

💻⚖️Missed our #webinar this past Monday? Leading experts explored the explore the evolving landscape of #climatelitigation across #Asia. Check out the recording here: youtu.be/QPwfnIFQYrI

Ten climate litigation moments to look out for in 2026 1. Netherlands: Will court rule in favour of Bonaire islanders? A group of Bonaire islanders, together with Greenpeace Nederland, filed a lawsuit against the Netherlands in early 2024, asking a court...

Another great piece by Isabella Kaminski.

#climatelitigation

www.the-wave.net/climate-liti...

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1/10. While the conversation touches on a relevant topic, it lacks depth and doesn't offer insightful perspectives on #climatelitigation's potential. https://scrollbots.com

Dutch government discriminated against Bonaire islanders over climate adaptation, court rules Judgment in The Hague orders Netherlands to do more to protect Caribbean people in its territory from impacts of climate crisis

"Dutch government discriminated against Bonaire islanders over climate adaptation, court rules"

#climatelitigation #climatejustice

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Governo olandese obbligato a salvare un'isola che affonda per il clima Vittoria schiacciante per i residenti di Bonaire: il Tribunale distrettuale dell’Aia ha stabilito che le autorità olandesi avevano discriminato gli abitanti dell’isola.

"L'Aia ordina ai Paesi Bassi di tutelare i residenti dell'isola che affonda dalla crisi climatica"

#climatelitigation #climatejustice

it.euronews.com/green/2026/0...

Giustizia climatica, sentenza storica condanna i Paesi Bassi Un tribunale ha dichiarato colpevole il governo di Amsterdam per aver discriminato gli abitanti di Bonaire, isola di 26mila abitanti al largo del Venezuela

"Giustizia climatica, sentenza storica condanna i Paesi Bassi ad agire"

#climatelitigation #climatejustice

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