Brief #162 – Social Justice Policy Brief
by: Devyne Byrd
The recent ruling by the European Court of Human Rights against Switzerland underscores the growing significance of climate litigation in holding governments accountable for their actions, or lack thereof, in addressing climate change. As citizens increasingly turn to the courts to spur climate action, legal battles like Juliana v. United States in the U.S. and similar cases worldwide are becoming pivotal in shaping environmental policy and promoting accountability.
