The Justiciability Topic Sheet provides an insight into how the justiciability requirement in many legal systems relates to climate litigation. It can help you answer the following questions: What is justiciability? How has justiciability impacted climate litigation? How have courts addressed justiciability in climate litigation cases? How can I satisfy the justiciability requirement in court? […]
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The matrix is a set of consolidated tables intended to show a summary of the key legal issues and elements of various types of climate-related legal action. It’s designed to be complementary to the A4J Climate Litigation Guide. Use the matrix as either an introduction to different types of climate litigation or as a point […]
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The Union of Concerned Scientists is an organisation composed of scientists and experts who research and advocate on climate issues. They often support legal actions by providing expertise on climate science.
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AIDA has a team of lawyers across Latin America who use legal action to protect the environment and communities who rely on it.
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Iniciativa Climatica de Mexico is an organisation that coordinates and supports campaigns and legal actions to secure climate justice in Mexico. They have a range of resources and initiatives design to build capacity for climate litigation and campaigns in Mexico.
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Friends of the Earth is an environmental organisation with offices all over the world. They frequently take climate litigation cases and assist others who are taking cases.
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EarthRights International is an environmental organisation that specialises in using legal action to hold businesses accountable for human rights and environmental abuse. They take legal action against businesses. They provide training and advice. They campaign for corporate accountability.
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ELAW is a global alliance of lawyers, scientists and other advocates who work to promote a sustainable environment, including by supporting legal action in different countries. They have comprehensive databases on environmental cases and legal research.
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EarthLife is an organisation with offices in South Africa and Namibia that campaigns and uses legal action to secure environmental justice.
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ClientEarth is an organisation that specializes in using legal action to address environmental issues, such as climate change. They frequently use strategic litigation to challenge energy projects, government environmental policies and corporate malfeasance. They also have a useful library of resources on a range of environmental issues and legal strategies.
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Action4Justice is a group of NGO’s united to support public interest litigation worldwide as a means to advance social justice.
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