Climate Litigation: The New Frontier of Environmental Enforcement

March 28, 2024 10 min read S Dr. Sarah Ming-Chen
Courts worldwide are emerging as critical arenas for climate action.

From Urgenda-style cases to youth-led claims, climate litigation is reshaping how judges interpret government duties and corporate responsibility.

Remedies

Courts are experimenting with emissions cuts, disclosure orders, and human-rights framing — with uneven reception across jurisdictions.

Climate Change Litigation Environmental Law
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