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.

© Gosse Bouma / Greenpeace Greenpeace International’s legal counsel, Rubicon Impact and Litigation, has issued a formal legal warning  to...

2025 is promising to be a big year for climate litigation, with forthcoming landmark cases and advisory opinions. Below, we have rounded...

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is holding oral hearings on the legal obligations of states to address climate change.

The Court of Appeal’s ruling in Milieudefensie v. Shell will either reinforce or redefine climate action obligations for corporations.