Climate Litigation: The Fight Heats Up
08 October 2019
Author / Speaker

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.

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Topics

  • Capacity Development
  • Climate Change
  • Environment
  • Knowledge Management
  • Regional Cooperation and Integration