Climate lawsuits are successful and their number is growing. When governments block our secure future, we will continue to turn to the courts. Given what is at stake, we have no time to lose.
By Redaktion Table
The difficult negotiations at COP27 get off to a positive start. The Global South puts "loss and damage" on the agenda. The EU fails with a debate on redirecting financial flows.
By Bernhard Pötter
The controversial Energy Charter Treaty allows investors to sue climate policy measures in arbitration courts. Several EU states want to withdraw from the treaty but are unlikely to oppose the reform in the Council. This could lead to legal problems.
By Charlotte Wirth
In light of ongoing and growing geopolitical tensions, what are the chances that there will be sufficient progress on tackling the climate crisis at the upcoming COP? Can the spirit of cooperation stay alive at the summit, while outside there is growing confrontation? And what would it take to reach meaningful progress?
By Redaktion Table
