Shell’s successful appeal will not end climate lawsuits against firms, say experts

Milieudefensie, which brought the claim against Shell, was disappointed by the ruling, which rejected its key demand. Photograph: Yves Herman/Reuters

A court ruling in favour of Shell does not spell the end of climate litigation against companies, legal experts have said.

The oil and gas company celebrated on Tuesday when it won an appeal against a landmark climate judgment by a Dutch court.