116 - Legal victories in climate action

The Swiss case

Climate justice comes to court ⚖️

What if protecting the planet was no longer just an ethical obligation, but a legal one?

In a groundbreaking decision, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) recently ruled that Switzerland’s insufficient climate policies violated human rights — and the case was led by a group of older Swiss women known as the KlimaSeniorinnen.

This marks a pivotal moment in climate litigation, setting a powerful precedent that could hold governments accountable for climate inaction worldwide.

The ruling highlights a new frontier in the fight against global warming: the courtroom. Could this spark a wave of similar cases across Europe and beyond?

A group of older Swiss women, known as KlimaSeniorinnen, holding a large banner with the words "KlimaSeniorinnen" and "Greenpeace" alongside a heart-shaped Earth illustration. The women are standing outdoors, holding colorful flowers, and participating in a climate protest. This image reflects their advocacy for stronger climate action, which led to a landmark human rights case in the European Court of Human Rights.

KlimaSeniorinnen: Swiss Women Fighting for Climate Justice

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