Recent Developments in Climate Change Litigation and Policy Approaches in Europe
Explore the latest developments in climate change litigation and policy approaches in Europe, including discussions on legal mechanisms, recent court cases, and political actions to address environmental damages and mitigate climate change impacts at both national and EU levels. Stay informed on the evolving landscape of climate change legal challenges and the call for coordinated universal action.
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Climate Change Litigation: Recent Developments in Europe Prof. Dr. Stefan Perner 27 April 2021 FDCC Panel: Climate Change & Insurance Implications in 2021: A Time for Co-ordinated Universal Action?
Approaches in Europe Political agenda on EU and national levels (April 2021) Charles Michel, Pres. European Council: 'We are ready to take responsibility' France drafts 'ecocide' bill to punish acts of environmental damage
Approaches in Europe Political agenda on EU and national levels (April 2021) Charles Michel, Pres. European Council: 'We are ready to take responsibility' France drafts 'ecocide' bill to punish acts of environmental damage Legal mechanisms: Public Law vs. Private Law Public Law Urgenda (NED, 2019): State has a duty of care to take mitigation measures Klimaseniorinnen (CH) and others: failed attempts
Approaches in Europe Political agenda on EU and national levels (April 2021) Charles Michel, Pres. European Council: 'We are ready to take responsibility' France drafts 'ecocide' bill to punish acts of environmental damage Legal mechanisms: Public Law vs. Private Law Public Law Urgenda (NED, 2019): State has a duty of care to take mitigation measures Klimaseniorinnen (CH) and others: failed attempts Private Law (Tort law): Lliuya / RWE (Germany)
Approaches in Europe Political agenda on EU and national levels (April 2021) Charles Michel, Pres. European Council: 'We are ready to take responsibility' France drafts 'ecocide' bill to punish acts of environmental damage Legal mechanisms: Public Law vs. Private Law Public Law Urgenda (NED, 2019): State has a duty of care to take mitigation measures Klimaseniorinnen (CH) and others: failed attempts Private Law (Tort law): Lliuya / RWE (Germany) Recent approach: ECHR (March 2021)
ECHR: Mex M. vs. Austria Facts of the case Applicant suffers from MS Unable to walk without wheelchair if temp. rises above 25 C (77 F)
ECHR: Mex M. vs. Austria Facts of the case Applicant suffers from MS Unable to walk without wheelchair if temp. rises above 25 C (77 F) Alleged violations Art 8 ECHR (Right to family life) Art 13 ECHR (Right to an effective remedy)
ECHR: Mex M. vs. Austria Facts of the case Applicant suffers from MS Unable to walk without wheelchair if temp. rises above 25 C (77 F) Alleged violations Art 8 ECHR (Right to family life) Art 13 ECHR (Right to an effective remedy) Possible outcome Declaration of violation by the Republic? Just satisfaction? (Art 41 ECHR)
Climate Change Litigation: Recent Developments in Europe Prof. Dr. Stefan Perner 27 April 2021 FDCC Panel: Climate Change & Insurance Implications in 2021: A Time for Co-ordinated Universal Action?
