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

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