Climate crisis and the law: the rise of climate litigation

International Bar Association: Global Insight podcasts

As November’s COP27 environmental conference focuses minds on the climate crisis, Global Insight examines the tools available within the law to effect change and accountability.
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in climate litigation worldwide as claimants seek to hold both governments and corporate actors to account for how their actions – or inactions – are contributing to the climate crisis. Cases have focused on a variety of human rights concerns and areas including energy transition, emissions reductions and protecting biodiversity.
In this podcast, IBA Global Insight assesses the trends in climate litigation and looks at its potential long-term impact.