The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) recently issued a groundbreaking opinion that recognizes protection from the effects of climate change as a human right under European law. The Court's decision came in response to a case brought against Switzerland for failing to meet its obligations under the Paris Agreement.
The case, Verein KlimaSeniorinnen Schweiz and Others v. Switzerland, was filed by a group of women and an association concerned about the impact of global warming on their lives and health. They argued that Switzerland had not taken adequate legislative action to address climate change as required by the Paris Agreement.
