What role can litigation play in fighting climate change?

Episode 11 of the SUSTAIN podcast, hosted by SUSTAIN Podcast from Ngā Ara Whetū, titled "What role can litigation play in fighting climate change?" was published on October 31, 2024 and runs 48 minutes.

October 31, 2024 ·48m · SUSTAIN

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In recent years, thousands of lawsuits have been filed around the world by private individuals to NGOs and state governments in an attempt to force greater action on climate change through the legal system. They have taken their cases to both national and international courts with claims ranging from human rights to consumer protection. To find out more, Dr Maria Armoudian speaks to experts Dr Corina Heri from the University of Zurich and Sabrina Ashjian from UCLA, as well as Dr James Every-Palmer KC and Jenny Cooper KC, who are the co-founders of Lawyers for Climate Action New Zealand.

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In recent years, thousands of lawsuits have been filed around the world by private individuals to NGOs and state governments in an attempt to force greater action on climate change through the legal system. They have taken their cases to both national and international courts with claims ranging from human rights to consumer protection. To find out more, Dr Maria Armoudian speaks to experts Dr Corina Heri from the University of Zurich and Sabrina Ashjian from UCLA, as well as Dr James Every-Palmer KC and Jenny Cooper KC, who are the co-founders of Lawyers for Climate Action New Zealand.

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