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.

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.

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.

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

A new era of climate accountability is dawning as satellite technology empowers legal action against methane super emitters.

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

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

Climate Case Japan petitions the Japanese bar association to push for stronger climate action through legal means.

Russia's environmental activist group Ecodefense is challenging the country's climate policy in the Constitutional Court.

Michigan's Attorney General is preparing to sue fossil fuel companies over climate change impacts.

South Korea's Constitutional Court heard arguments from hundreds of citizens who argue the government violates their fundamental rights.

China's environmental litigation landscape is evolving, with successful public interest lawsuits in climate cases.

China's 600+ environmental courts, with expert judges and broad jurisdiction, are driving green innovation, reducing pollution, and holding.

Good Law Project challenges UK's onshore wind exclusion, calling it unlawful and demanding its reinstatement in energy policy.

ExxonMobil sues climate investors to block vote on proposal urging inclusion of indirect emissions in its net-zero target.

Dutch environmental group Milieudefensie gears up for legal battle against ING bank, demanding it to curb emissions.

Supreme court deals big blow to big oil: climate change claims stay local, raising the heat on polluters.