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Landmark Environmental and Climate Litigation cases, timeline (1938–2026)

OpenAI. (2026). ChatGPT (GPT-5.6) [Large language model]. See prompts at the end A source-critical global chronology of pollution,…

Protecting the Environment during Armed Conflict (UNEP)

Despite the protection afforded by several important legal instruments, the environment continues to be the silent victim of…

The Climate Litigation Database

The Climate Litigation Database is the most comprehensive resource tracking climate change litigation worldwide. It contains more than…

Climate change asylum

GENEVA (21 January 2020) – In its first ruling on a complaint by an individual seeking asylum from…

International protection of climate refugees

(UNHCR) Climate change and disasters are impacting the lives of millions of people across the globe, and forcing…

The UCS Science Hub for Climate Litigation

The Union of Concerned Scientists collaborates with partners to connect scientific experts, legal scholars, and practitioners through the…

Held v. Montana

The first climate-related constitutional lawsuit to go to trial in the United States. – Held v. Montana is…

Climate court voices (podcasts)

Climate Court Voices is a podcast dedicated to shedding light on pivotal climate litigation battles worldwide and amplifying…

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations’ leading global authority on the environment, driving transformational…