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The biggest climate case that ever was
Apr 14, 2024
Explore the fascinating story of 2,000 Swiss women over 65 challenging their government in a groundbreaking climate case. Learn about the 'climate grannies' fighting for climate justice and the implications on European climate legislation. Dive into the legal journey and debate on democracy, climate policy, and human rights. Discover the complexities of fair shares and carbon budgets in climate agreements, and the hopeful outlook on global cooperation for climate action.
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- A group of older Swiss women won a landmark case at the European Court of Human Rights against their government for inadequate action on climate change.
- The outcome of the case could set a precedent for climate litigation across Europe and push governments to intensify climate actions.
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Swiss Women Win Landmark Climate Change Case
A group of older Swiss women won a landmark case at the European Court of Human Rights against their government for inadequate action on climate change. This case, the first climate case heard by the European Court of Human Rights, could set a precedent for climate litigation across Europe. The women, known as Klima Signoreinen, took their government to court for not doing enough about climate change and spending their pensions on the legal battle.
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