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

Global Trends in Youth Climate Litigation – Booklet

Global Trends in Youth Climate Litigation – Booklet

ClimaTalk ContributorApr 16, 20241 min read

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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,…

Kanuk, et al. v. State of Alaska 

Kanuk, et al. v. State of Alaska 

ClimaTalk ContributorMar 18, 202410 min read

by Anna Bortolussi Six Alaskan children brought a complaint against…

Emma Johanna Kiehm, et al. v State of Brandenburg

Emma Johanna Kiehm, et al. v State of Brandenburg

ClimaTalkMar 18, 20247 min read

by Anna Bortolussi Ten youths brought a complaint against the…

Marlene Lemme, et al. v. State of Bayern

Marlene Lemme, et al. v. State of Bayern

ClimaTalk ContributorMar 18, 20247 min read

by Anna Bortolussi Ten youths brought a complaint against the…