European Court: Switzerland Violated Human Rights in Landmark Climate Case
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Guardian
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Switzerland violated the human rights of a group of older Swiss women by failing to take adequate action to combat climate change, setting a precedent for similar cases across Europe. The court rejected cases brought by a French mayor and a group of young Portuguese people, but the landmark decision raises judicial pressure on governments to address the climate crisis. The ruling is expected to influence climate action and litigation across Europe and beyond, emphasizing the link between weak government climate policies and fundamental human rights violations.