Landmark Climate Change Cases at European Court of Human Rights
Europe's highest human rights court began its session on landmark climate change cases brought by individuals and groups aiming to force countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The court is set to decide on cases from a French mayor, Portuguese youngsters, and members of Senior Women for Climate Protection, who claim their governments are not doing enough to combat climate change. This marks the first time an international court will rule on climate change, with potential implications for global emissions targets and legal obligations of countries.