Event
Climate Litigation at the ECtHR
Recent cases on fundamental rights and the environment
| Organizer | ERA |
|---|---|
| Link | Seminar Website |
| Contact | Luisa Cortat |
Objective
This online seminar will discuss in detail the main aspects and potential approaches for climate litigation at the European Court of Human Rights. Focus will be placed on the recent case law under discussion / decided by the ECtHR.
Key topics
- ECtHR as an environmental court
- Rights-based climate litigation
- Jurisdiction regarding extra-territorial effects of climate change
- Victim status regarding climate change
- Effective remedies against climate change
- Climate cases such as Verein KlimaSeniorinnen Schweiz and others v Switzerland; Duarte Agostinho and others v Portugal et al.; Carême v France
Who should attend?
Lawyers in private practice, judges, prosecutors and national civil servants, in-house counsel, legal staff of international organizations and NGOs interested in environmental law and/or human rights.
Interactive Online Conference
The online conference will be hosted on Zoom. Participants will be able to interact immediately and directly with top-level speakers and other participants. ERA will make the most of the technical tools available to deliver an intensive, interactive experience.
Details on the program, fee and registration can be found on the seminar website.