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Verein KlimaSeniorinnen Schweiz and Others v Switzerland: Making climate change litigation history

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This case note examines the landmark judgment issued by the European Court of Human Rights regarding the complaint brought by the NGO Verein KlimaSeniorinnen Schweiz and four individual applicants against Switzerland. It explores the groundbreaking nature of this judgment and its broader implications for climate change litigation at the national, regional and international levels.

Source: Review of European Comparative & International Environmental Law

DOI: 10.1111/reel.12612

Author: Annalisa Savaresi

Institutions: University of Stirling, University of Eastern Finland

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: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,750