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...

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.

As climate change intensifies, Pakistan's innovative approach to offering legal protection for climate refugees could inspire other nations.

Niger Delta communities are fighting for justice against fossil fuel giants like ExxonMobil and Shell.

ClientEarth filed a complaint with the AMF, accusing BlackRock of greenwashing through misleading sustainability claims.

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.

The lawsuit against the Finnish government alleges that its climate action plan is in breach of the Climate Act.

Brazil's AG has filed a lawsuit seeking BRL 635 million in compensation for climate damage caused by illegal cattle ranching in the Amazon.

The South Korean Constitutional Court ruled that the government's climate targets are insufficient and violate citizens' fundamental rights.

TotalEnergies caught greenwashing in South Africa's first-of-its-kind complaint before the Advertising Regulatory Board.

A group of 16 Japanese youth, aged 15 to 29, have filed a groundbreaking climate lawsuit against 10 major energy companies.

China shifts focus to restorative justice for environmental crimes, aiming to heal ecosystems while expanding public interest litigation.

The House Judiciary Committee has launched an antitrust investigation into Climate Action 100+, accusing the investing group of colluding.

Greenpeace to counter sue Energy Transfer, claiming the fossil fuel giant abused the legal system to silence criticism.

In a groundbreaking climate victory, Hawaii's youth plaintiffs have secured a landmark settlement involving net zero commitments.

Exxon sued shareholder activists who proposed faster emissions reductions, but the lawsuit was dismissed after withdrawal of the proposal.

In a landmark ruling on June 28, 2024, the Supreme Court overturned the Chevron doctrine, reshaping how federal agencies' interpret law.

The UK Supreme Court ruled that environmental impact assessments must consider greenhouse gas emissions from burning the oil extracted.