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Beyond the Ruling: Climate Judgment Implementation Tracker

A global tracker of happens after key climate litigation rulings, revealing how they translate into changes in law, policy, and practice. It documents government responses and implementation processes, with a focus on accountability, innovation, and implications for democracy.
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April 09, 2024

KlimaSeniorinnen v Switzerland (European Court of Human Rights, 2024)

  • In Association KlimaSeniorinnen Switzerland and Others v Switzerland, the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) found on 9 April 2024 that the Swiss Confederation breached Article 8 (right to respect for private and family life) and Article 6(1) of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR).
  • This landmark case was the first time an international court ruled against a state for insufficient climate action on the grounds of human rights.1 As suc…
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