Climate Litigation News Updates | November 3-7, 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 3

Germany:

• German authorities have opened a criminal investigation into senior executives at LEAG following allegations of incomplete or misleading reporting on environmental impacts. The investigation stems from a complaint filed by a prominent environmental organisation, emphasising potential violations of reporting obligations and accountability for corporate practices.

New Zealand:

• Z Energy has publicly acknowledged concerns raised by environmental and consumer groups over its marketing practices, following a high-profile legal challenge. The apology comes after a settlement that, while not involving any admission of liability, underscores growing scrutiny on corporate environmental claims.

November 4

Congo/United States:

• Two Congolese civil society organisations have initiated legal action in the United States against a Texas-based energy company over its involvement in a controversial natural resource project. The case raises concerns about regulatory compliance, environmental safety, and oversight in one of Africa’s most sensitive ecological regions.

  
  

United States:

• New York Attorney General Letitia James has reached a $1.1 million settlement with a major U.S. food company over allegations that it misrepresented its climate commitments. The settlement agreement provides for investments in sustainable agriculture and the removal of greenwashing from marketing practices.

United Kingdom:

• A local campaign group has filed a judicial review contesting the UK government’s approval of a second runway at Gatwick Airport. The challenge focuses on alleged gaps in the environmental assessment and broader sustainability considerations related to airport expansion.

November 5

Czech Republic:

• The Czech Constitutional Court has rejected a political challenge to the establishment of the Soutok Protected Landscape Area, affirming the government’s authority to designate areas for conservation. The ruling shows the importance of environmental protection in national policy and reinforces the state’s commitment to safeguarding natural heritage for future generations.

November 6

Australia:

• Australia’s financial regulator, ASIC, fined the super fund HESTA after finding its online ads overstated the fund’s climate commitment. The advertisements suggested HESTA would remove all carbon-related investments by 2050, when in fact its goal was to achieve net zero emissions.

  
  

Belgium:

• Environmental lawyers and community groups have launched a major legal challenge against INEOS’s “Project One” in Belgium, alleging the petrochemical plant’s environmental impact has been drastically understated.

November 7

Europe:

• Following intervention by the European Commission and national authorities, 21 major airlines have pledged to modify their environmental marketing practices. The commitments address misleading claims regarding carbon offsetting and sustainability initiatives.

  
  

India:

• A public interest litigation has been filed in India’s Supreme Court urging authorities to recognise air pollution as a national public health emergency. The petition highlights the severe and widespread health risks affecting millions of citizens in both urban and rural areas.

Slovakia:

• Greenpeace Poland has lodged a formal complaint with the European Commission regarding Slovakia’s mass culling of brown bears. The action contends that proper environmental assessments were bypassed and that cross-border populations, including those in Poland, are at risk.

United States:

• The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community has announced a historic settlement with BNSF Railway, resolving long-standing litigation over land use and operations on the Tribe’s Reservation. The agreement establishes a new cooperative framework that strengthens Tribal sovereignty while supporting economic development, environmental protection, and Treaty fishing rights.

• A lawsuit has been filed to compel federal authorities to act on protections for a rare plant species, citing delayed regulatory action that threatens its survival. The case draws attention to habitat loss, invasive species, and environmental stressors contributing to the plant’s rapid decline.

  
  

• Conservation organisations and local stakeholders have filed an appeal challenging a recent court ruling that upheld a controversial mining permit. The appeal argues that environmental standards were inadequately enforced, potentially jeopardising water quality in surrounding areas.