Climate Litigation News Updates | November 10-14, 2025

The latest climate litigation news and case updates are continuously added to the Climate Court litigation tracker, keeping you informed about the most significant climate lawsuits, environmental protection cases, biodiversity litigation, and public health disputes worldwide. Our comprehensive database compiles detailed case summaries, original court filings, legal decisions, and ongoing updates from national and international courts. Whether you’re tracking corporate climate accountability cases, government climate policy challenges, or climate-related human rights lawsuits, Climate Court helps you stay current on the legal actions shaping the future of climate and environmental law.

Below you’ll find the latest climate litigation updates for this week, organised by day to help you follow the most recent developments in climate litigation. This overview is updated daily with new filings, court rulings, and legal actions from around the world, ensuring you never miss an important update. For previous weeks' updates, check out our Resources page.

Here’s a snapshot of the most recent updates added this week:

November 10

Ireland:

• The Irish High Court has expressed concern over a prolonged seven-year delay in an environmental information dispute, indicating that key questions on access to environmental data under the Aarhus Convention and EU law may soon be referred to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU).

The Netherlands:

• Two Dutch consumer organisations have launched legal proceedings against BMW, alleging the use of emissions “cheat software” in diesel vehicles sold across Europe.

The United States:

• The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has upheld the dismissal of a class action lawsuit accusing Nike of misleading consumers about its sustainability credentials.

November 11

Australia:

• Torres Strait Islander communities have appealed a Federal Court decision dismissing their claim that the Australian government must safeguard their islands from climate change impacts.

Norway:

• A Norwegian court has rejected a request by environmental organisations to halt the dumping of mining waste in Førdefjord, a protected fjord ecosystem.

The United States:

• A coalition of Republican-led states and industry groups has filed suit against the Trump administration, accusing it of unlawfully cancelling $7.5 billion in clean energy funding.

• The New Jersey Attorney General has announced five additional lawsuits targeting companies accused of polluting soil and groundwater with gasoline and petroleum products.

• Environmental organisations are contesting Utah’s move to dismiss a landmark lawsuit aimed at compelling stronger protections for the Great Salt Lake.

• The New Mexico Supreme Court has agreed to hear a constitutional climate lawsuit challenging state policies that permit ongoing oil and gas pollution.

• The Trump administration has filed a court brief supporting a coalition of Republican-led states seeking to strike down New York’s Climate Superfund Act.

November 12

Germany:

• German environmental NGO BUND has broadened its constitutional challenge, drawing on an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice to push for enhanced legal protections for nature.

  
  

India:

• India’s Supreme Court has directed the statutory body responsible for Delhi’s ridge areas to take decisive action under environmental law to safeguard the capital’s crucial green zones.

The United States:

• The City of Boulder has filed a strong response urging the U.S. Supreme Court to deny ExxonMobil’s attempt to halt a landmark local climate-related lawsuit. The case raises critical questions about municipal authority, corporate accountability, and the role of local governments in addressing climate risks.

  
  

November 13

Ecuador:

• Our Children’s Trust has filed an amicus curiae brief before Ecuador’s Constitutional Court, warning that authorising new fossil fuel projects in the Amazon’s Block 22 could violate international climate and human rights obligations, relying on recent advisory opinions from the Inter-American Court of Human Rights and the International Court of Justice.

India:

• In a major environmental ruling, the Supreme Court of India has directed the State of Jharkhand to formally notify the Saranda forest region as a wildlife sanctuary, reinforcing national commitments to biodiversity protection and forest conservation.

November 14

Australia:

• A United Nations Special Rapporteur has requested participation in legal proceedings related to the North West Shelf gas expansion in Australia. The involvement of international human rights and climate mechanisms highlights the growing role of global governance in national energy disputes.

Belgium:

• The Brussels judiciary imposed an interim halt on construction projects impacting greenfield sites, in a win for regulatory enforcement of urban planning, soil protection, and sustainable development.

  
  

Denmark:

• In a significant decision for fossil fuel regulation, the Danish Appeals Board invalidated the Hejre oil field permit. This is another ruling about the importance of detailed environmental impact assessments and the integration of climate change considerations into energy project approvals. A great development at the intersection of administrative law, climate governance, and sustainable energy policy in Europe.

Ecuador:

• In Ecuador, civil society groups are pressing courts to uphold the results of a 2023 referendum that restricts oil exploration in the ecologically sensitive Yasuni National Park. The litigation emphasises indigenous rights, environmental protection, and the enforcement of direct democratic climate measures, reflecting growing trends in Latin American climate litigation.

Indonesia:

• Local communities in Bali have launched a high-profile legal challenge against the Indonesian government, alleging insufficient climate adaptation measures following severe floods in 2025. The case draws attention to climate accountability, human rights, and disaster resilience in Southeast Asia.

Norway:

• In a landmark decision for European climate law, the Norwegian Court of Appeal found operations at three North Sea oil fields unlawful. This ruling reinforces corporate accountability, statutory compliance, and the integration of climate science into energy regulation, signalling a potential precedent for other fossil fuel licensing disputes.

The United Kingdom:

• A UK court affirmed that BHP may be held strictly liable in addition to fault-based claims for the Fundão tailings dam disaster. It is a major win in transnational climate litigation and legal strategies for environmental disasters.

The United States:

• Several trade associations and corporations have challenged California’s climate disclosure mandates, arguing that reporting requirements infringe upon constitutional freedoms.

• Alaska Native communities have filed suit to prevent infrastructure development through a protected wildlife refuge. An important case about indigenous land rights, federal environmental law, and climate-sensitive conservation policy.

All of this week's updates have been logged in the Climate Court litigation tracker, where subscribers can access detailed summaries, original filings, and real-time updates on climate and environmental litigation cases from around the world.

Tracking these cases is crucial for businesses, legal professionals, organisations, and policymakers, as climate litigation increasingly shapes corporate sustainability practices, climate compliance, and risk management strategies. Staying informed helps companies anticipate legal challenges. Lawyers and consultants can use these insights to advise clients, while investors, NGOs, and the public can monitor how litigation drives accountability. Following global trends in climate lawsuits and environmental justice cases ensures that stakeholders remain proactive and prepared.