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Ruling on three cases regarding the responsibility of states in the face of global warming

On Tuesday, April 9th, marks a pivotal moment in addressing climate responsibility. The European Court of Human Rights, a key component of the 46-member Council of Europe, is set to determine if governments' climate protection measures breach the European Convention on Human Rights, which it oversees. This historic ruling will mark the court's inaugural decision on matters concerning climate change.

It will be a first time ever this court will issue a ruling on climate change!

A victory in any of the three cases could constitute the most significant legal development on climate change for Europe since the signing of the Paris 2015 Agreement

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