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Planet: Critical
Climate Litigation Breakthroughs | Nikki Reisch
Nov 21, 2024
Nikki Reisch, Director of the Climate and Energy Program at the Center for International Environmental Law, is a leading voice in climate litigation. She discusses the rising wave of climate lawsuits that redefine climate as a human rights issue. Nikki emphasizes law as a powerful tool for change and stresses the importance of public support in this fight. She delves into the complexities of international law, the impact of treaties on fossil fuel industries, and the role of youth movements in advocating for climate justice.
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- Climate litigation is emerging as a significant tool for advancing environmental justice by framing climate change as a human rights issue.
- The duality of the legal system illustrates how it can both empower advocates for environmental reform and simultaneously be manipulated to protect powerful interests.
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Opportunistic Use of Law in Climate Politics
Corporations and state actors often exploit the law to solidify their power while punishing those who challenge fossil fuel industries or seek justice. There exists a duality in the legal system where, on one hand, advocates utilize the law to push for environmental reforms, yet concurrently, some actors manipulate legal frameworks to undermine these movements. For instance, strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs) serve as a tactic to silence activists and deter legal challenges, thereby entrenching existing power structures. This situation illustrates the importance of discerning between the law's potential as a tool for justice and its capacity for abuse by powerful entities.
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