As impacts from climate change accelerate across the globe,  climate litigation has been on the rise and young people are increasingly at the forefront of climate justice.

Reflected by a steep rise in claims brought by youths, or on the basis of the rights of youth and future generations, young people are stepping up and using their voice to recast their futures.

In this section ClimaTalk brings you the Youth Climate Lawsuits Database (YCLD), a unique database where you can find both accessible case summaries and exploratory commentaries on the most interesting youth climate litigation cases.

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YOUTH CLIMATE LITIGATION DATABASE

Sacchi et al. v Argentina et al.

Sacchi et al. v Argentina et al.

ClimaTalk ContributorMay 14, 202516 min read

A group of 16 children affected by the consequences of…

Fridays for Future Estonia v. Eesti Energia

Fridays for Future Estonia v. Eesti Energia

ClimaTalk ContributorMay 14, 202517 min read

In the case of Friday for Future Estonia v Eesti…

Six Youths v. Minister of Environment and Others

Six Youths v. Minister of Environment and Others

ClimaTalk ContributorFeb 25, 202512 min read

Six young climate activists filed a claim against Brazil’s former…

Mathur, et al. v. Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario

Mathur, et al. v. Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario

ClimaTalk ContributorFeb 25, 20254 min read

The case of Mathur v. Ontario represents the first case…

Reynolds v. State of Florida

Reynolds v. State of Florida

ClimaTalk ContributorMar 18, 20245 min read

by Leon Qiu Eight young people brought a complaint against…

Aji P. v. State of Washington

Aji P. v. State of Washington

ClimaTalk ContributorMar 18, 20244 min read

by Leon Qiu In Aji P. v. State of Washington,…