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European Court of Human Rights Rules on Climate Change Obligations

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The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that member nations have a duty to protect citizens from the effects of climate change. However, a high-profile case brought by six Portuguese youngsters to reduce greenhouse gas emissions was dismissed. The court also rejected a French mayor's plea for stronger government efforts to combat climate change. Lawyers had hoped for a ruling that would establish a legal duty for governments to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

STRASBOURG, France — Europe’s highest human rights court ruled Tuesday that its member nations have an obligation to protect their citizens from the ill effects of climate change, but still threw out a high-profile case brought by six Portuguese youngsters aimed at forcing countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

In a reference to its fundamental Convention of Human Rights, “the court found that Art. 8 of the Convention encompasses a right for individuals to effective protection by the state authorities from the serious adverse effects of climate change on their lives, health, well-being and quality of life.”

Ahead of the ruling, a large crowd gathered in front of the court building to cheer and wave flags, including climate activist Greta Thunberg, who was coming off of multiple arrests during a demonstration in The Hague over the weekend. The Urgenda decision, referring to the climate group that brought the case, relied on the European Convention of Human Rights. It could be overturned if Tuesday’s decision concludes there is no legal obligation for countries to combat climate change.

 

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