Youth Climate Lawsuits Database
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
Reynolds v. State of Florida
by Leon Qiu Eight young people brought a complaint against the State of Florida claiming violations to their human rights of life, liberty, and property. They alleged that in creating…
Aji P. v. State of Washington
by Leon Qiu In Aji P. v. State of Washington, the youth petitioners argued in a judicial review claim that the fundamental human right to a healthful and pleasant environment…
Kanuk, et al. v. State of Alaska
by Anna Bortolussi Six Alaskan children brought a complaint against the State of Alaska, alleging that the state was in violation of the Alaska Constitution and in breach of their…
Emma Johanna Kiehm, et al. v State of Brandenburg
by Anna Bortolussi Ten youths brought a complaint against the State of Brandenburg, Germany, claiming that the state’s failure to set adequate climate protection goals and emission reduction paths was…
Marlene Lemme, et al. v. State of Bayern
by Anna Bortolussi Ten youths brought a complaint against the State of Bavaria, Germany, claiming that the state’s failure to set adequate climate protection goals and emission reduction paths was…