Climate Litigation News and Case Updates | February 16–20, 2026

This page provides the latest climate litigation news, tracking key court decisions, new filings, and procedural developments from climate change lawsuits around the world. Updates are added on a rolling basis through the Climate Court Litigation Tracker, which monitors significant climate-related cases across national and international courts, including climate lawsuits, climate-related environmental litigation, biodiversity litigation, greenwashing cases, and corporate climate accountability claims.

Below are the latest climate litigation developments from this week, organised by date to reflect when rulings were issued or cases were filed. This page is updated daily as new climate and environmental cases emerge globally. Earlier updates and archived coverage are available in the Resources section.

February 16

New Zealand:

• Environmental Law Initiative Appeals High Court Barrier to Judicial Review of Nitrate Pollution Rule: judicial review, nitrate pollution, environmental governance

United Kingdom:

• River Action Challenges Poultry Farm Permits Over Manure Pollution: agricultural pollution, environmental permitting, water quality

  
  

February 17

Climate litigations to be added here soon.

February 18

Climate litigations to be added here soon.

February 19

Climate litigations to be added here soon.

February 20

Climate litigations to be added here soon.

More detailed summaries, original pleadings, and real-time tracking are available to subscribers through the Climate Court Litigation Tracker. As climate litigation continues to shape corporate behaviour, regulatory enforcement, and climate-risk governance, staying informed about legal developments has become essential for legal practitioners, businesses, investors, civil society organisations, and policymakers worldwide.

Full case analyses, original pleadings, and real-time tracking are available to subscribers through the Climate Court Litigation Tracker. As climate litigation continues to shape corporate behaviour, regulatory enforcement, and climate-risk governance, staying informed about legal developments has become essential for legal practitioners, businesses, investors, civil society organisations, and policymakers worldwide.