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In a much-anticipated ruling, the European Court of Human Rights has decided that Swiss authorities are responsible for not implementing efficient climate change policies[...]

On Tuesday, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) upheld their appeal and condemned Switzerland for violating the right to respect for private and family life (Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights).

Today’s ruling is unprecedented. This is the first time that the ECHR has condemned a state for failing to take action against climate change, linking the protection of human rights to compliance with environmental obligations.

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The new ruling should apply to the 46 States member of the European Council.

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Damn I didn't think we would get the case law that quick that's awesome

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

It is interesting. Universal referendum wasn't getting us anywhere with a older majority of voters not caring about the climate or at least worrying more about the cost of going green.

Change is very slow and hard in Switzerland. Hopefully this forces things into higher gear.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 5 months ago

Another article the discussed the consequences:

https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-activists-seek-breakthrough-human-rights-court-ruling-against-european-2024-04-09/#:~:text=Switzerland%20has%20committed%20to%20cutting,2021%20referendum%20as%20too%20burdensome.

“If Switzerland does not update its policies, further litigation could follow at the national level and courts could issue financial penalties, Lucy Maxwell, co-director of the non-profit Climate Litigation Network, said.”