Climate Litigation: The Fight Heats Up

Event: Asia-Pacific Judicial Conference on Climate Change Adjudication: Trends and Impacts

Climate Litigation: The Fight Heats Up

08 October 2019

Author / Speaker:

Briony Eales, ADB - Email the author | Other materials by the author

Briony Eales explained the concept and types of climate litigation. She then discussed a few cases exemplifying the complexities of standing for public interest suits, holding governments accountable, permitting and judicial review, cases against private parties, climate adaptation, impacts on vulnerable people, and post-disaster and climate migration. She concluded by providing key takeaways on climate justice.

Geographical Focus:

Regional - Asia

Subregional- Pacific

Type of Content:

Learning Event

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