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Why are young people fighting for climate action in court?

What in the World

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Youth Leading Climate Change Court Cases

This chapter explores the increase in climate change court cases initiated by young people globally, highlighting various types of cases and their motivations. It discusses specific examples, such as a climate injustice case in Germany and a fossil fuel industry accountability case in Puerto Rico, as well as young people's successful lawsuit against the state government in Montana.

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