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Climate Change, Climate disruption, Landmark Dutch Climate Lawsuit, Nature & Environment, Urgenda Climate Case
Dutch government sued for climate action failure
Photo Credit: Urgenda, Netherlands
Landmark Dutch Lawsuit: The Urgenda Climate Case
The Urgenda Foundation has filed a lawsuit against the Dutch Government for not taking sufficient measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that cause dangerous climate change. The Urgenda Climate Case is the first case in Europe in which citizens attempt to hold a state responsible for its potentially devastating inaction.
~ The Urgenda Foundation, Netherlands
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Very interesting, Rosaliene. I believe some federal governments, including our own, have the ability to say no to such suits against them. I’d be interested to know how many permit this type of suit against them. Still, an encouraging sign.
Dr. Stein, I don’t know the legality of similar suits occurring in the USA, but their bold action draws attention to the role of our governments worldwide in failing to rein in carbon emissions. The verdict will be reached on June 24th.
Reblogged this on Guyanese Online.
Thanks for the boost, Cyril.
Excellent – will look forward to the June 24 decision
I’ve made a note to follow-up.
UPDATE 25 JUNE 2015 – VICTORY
On 24 June 2015, Urgenda won its case for better Dutch Climate policies.
http://www.urgenda.nl/en/climate-case/