Portugal
September 29, 2023
European Court Hears Climate Crisis Case Brought by Children
Three years ago, four Portuguese children and two young adults filed a legal case against European governments for failing to take promised action to address the climate crisis. Wednesday, the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg heard their case.

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Associate Director, Children's Rights Division
Senior Researcher, Environment and Human RightsPublished in:Euronews - Children's Rights
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