What Does the European Court of Human Rights’ First Climate Change Decision Mean for Climate Policy?
In: Verfassungsblog, 2024-05-01, Heft 2366-7044
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On 9 April the European Court of Human Rights issued its first ever comprehensive decision in a climate litigation case. The ECtHR has set out clear directions for member states to follow to align their climate policies with human rights obligations. Domestic legislators across Europe must give these requirements serious consideration to ensure their climate laws not only meet these minimum standards but also effectively contribute to global climate goals. This is imperative for both environmental sustainability and the protection of fundamental human rights that climate change is affecting.
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What Does the European Court of Human Rights’ First Climate Change Decision Mean for Climate Policy?
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Autor/in / Beteiligte Person: | Higham, Catherine ; Keuschnigg, Isabela ; Chan, Tiffanie ; Setzer, Joana |
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Zeitschrift: | Verfassungsblog, 2024-05-01, Heft 2366-7044 |
Veröffentlichung: | Max Steinbeis Verfassungsblog GmbH, 2024 |
Medientyp: | academicJournal |
ISSN: | 2366-7044 (print) |
DOI: | 10.59704/5b6c1f0673fd8a2f |
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