"Unprecedented Climate Trial: Youth vs 32 Countries in David vs Goliath Legal Battle"

Six young people from Portugal are taking 32 European countries to the European Court of Human Rights in an unprecedented climate lawsuit. The claimants, aged between 11 and 24, argue that these countries have failed to address the human-caused climate crisis and are asking the court to force them to accelerate climate action. A win in this case could have significant implications for other climate lawsuits worldwide, while a ruling against the claimants could be damaging for future climate claims. The lawsuit is the largest of three climate cases being heard by the court, and the judgment could act as a legally binding treaty, compelling all 32 countries to take urgent climate action.