December 2023
Climate change litigation is exploding globally, with thousands of lawsuits seeking to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. These legal actions, often relying on human rights law, aim to force corporations and nation-states to adopt more stringent environmental measures.
June 2024
The UN Secretary-General’s proposal to establish a Special Envoy for Future Generations is gaining traction, reflecting the rights and interests of future generations. This initiative aims to ensure that all levels of governance consider and protect intergenerational rights in today’s policy decisions.
December 2019
Youth activists gathered at the CUNCR 2019 Climate Justice & Democracy Summit, resulting in the Epirus Declaration for Climate Democracy. This declaration calls for intergenerational justice, global democratic solutions, and the recognition of the rights of the environment.
