The Intersection of Climate Change and Human Rights: Insights from a Recent European Court of Human Rights Ruling
As we commemorate Earth Day 2024, we contemplate the recent landmark ruling by the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR). The ruling, which held that governments have a duty to mitigate against climate change and failure to do so is a breach of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), serves as a poignant reminder that the consequences of climate change extend beyond mere physical effects. The impact encompasses our fundamental rights, health, well-being, and quality of life.