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The Urgenda Climate Case: Reexamining its Legal Rationale, Debates and Implications Four Years Later

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This article analyzes the legal rationale behind the key judgments in the Urgenda climate case, including the initial verdict, appeal, and Netherlands’ Supreme Court ruling, exploring the pivotal aspects that sparked debates. By shedding light on these dynamics, some years after the final judgment, the study aims to provide insights relevant to current discussions on climate change mitigation strategies, legal obligations, and the need for multidimensional approaches.

Source: Saber ciencia y libertad

DOI: 10.18041/2382-3240/saber.2024v19n1.11358

Authors: Riccardo Perona, Josefina Del Carmen Quintero-Lyons, Fernando Luna-Salas

Institutions: University of Pisa, University of Cartagena, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, International University of Andalucía, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Universitat de València

Language: English

Topic: Environmental law and policy

Subfield: Law

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Climate action, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4402265703

FWCI: 2.66

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