Climate now touches every area of law

While the courtroom is no substitute for political leadership on climate change, it has become an indispensable forum for accountability

Since 2015, nearly 3,000 climate cases have been filed worldwide, targeting both governments and corporations for their role in the crisis.

Climate change is the defining issue of our time, requiring action at the local, domestic, and international level. Yet, the world remains off track to meet the Paris Agreement’s goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. 

In response to this failure, citizens and communities are increasingly turning to the courts to demand greater climate action. Since 2015, nearly 3,000 climate cases have been filed worldwide, targeting both governments and corporations for their role in the crisis.