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

McVeigh v. Retail Employees Superannuation Trust

McVeigh v. Retail Employees Superannuation Trust

ClimaTalk Contributor May 28, 2022 7 min read

By Björn Lambrenos Country Australia Defendants Corporate Law Applied Civil…

Duarte Agostinho and Others v. Portugal and 32 Other States

Duarte Agostinho and Others v. Portugal and 32 Other States

ClimaTalk Contributor May 28, 2022 8 min read

by Anna Bortolussi Country Portugal, European Union Defendant(s) States Law…

Environment Jeunesse v. Canada

Environment Jeunesse v. Canada

ClimaTalk Contributor May 28, 2022 9 min read

by Temi Lawal Country Canada Defendant State Law Applied Civil…

Neubauer, et al. v. Germany

Neubauer, et al. v. Germany

ClimaTalk Contributor May 27, 2022 6 min read

by Anna Bortolussi Country Germany  Defendants State Law Applied Constitutional…

La Rose v. Her Majesty the Queen

La Rose v. Her Majesty the Queen

ClimaTalk Contributor May 27, 2022 9 min read

By Virginia Raffaeli Country:  Canada Defendants:  State Law Applied: Constitutional…