Climate Change Litigation: A Shift in Strategy, Not a Retreat The past year has seen a significant development in the global fight against climate change: countries and corporations are increasingly facing lawsuits over their contributions to greenhouse gas emissions.
Some have hailed this trend as a victory for environmental activism, while others argue that it's a sign of governments and institutions shirking their responsibilities on climate action.
New Zealand is proposing a bill that would limit individuals' ability to sue high emitting corporations and governments over climate change impacts.